Association of Freelance Editors, Proofreaders, Indexers Ireland
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Association of Freelance Editors, Proofreaders, Indexers Ireland
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We're the professional association for editorial freelancers in Ireland and love everything to do with books, writing and editing. Check our Directory of talented professionals, learn more about editorial careers, or join us: https://www.afepi-ireland.com
Delighted to see the Irish National Literacy Agency (NALA) win the Cheryl Stephens Innovation Award at the 2025 Plain Language conference in Brussels
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Brussels Plain Language Experience 2025 - Plain Language Association International (PLAIN)
PLAIN and Clarity are delighted to team up with the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Belgian Government, and the Judicial Training Institute for three days of events in various…
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November 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
AFEPI Ireland is delighted to share our new blog - and we hope it helps to make your workdays more comfortable. 'Sitting pretty? Ergonomics for workaholics' explains the expert advice on creating a healthy workspace and routine:

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Sitting pretty? Ergonomics for workaholics - AFEPI Ireland
By Minahil Munir and Máire O’Dwyer Look familiar? ‘Tech neck’ in action. Image by Richard Duijnstee from Pixabay. More and more people are spending increasing amounts of time sitting at desks in…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Did you know there are several major 'versions' of English? The best-known are UK English and US English. For a look into this world, get your ticket via Eventbrite for our next webinar: 'Getting to the point: Editors' roles in shaping transatlantic English'
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GETTING TO THE POINT: EDITORS' ROLES IN SHAPING TRANSATLANTIC ENGLISH
This webinar explores the densification of the English language and different editorial perspectives on creating clear, concise text.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Collins Dictionaries have just announced their Word of the Year for 2025: 'Vibe-coding'. Never heard of it? Neither did we. Collins describe it as 'a term that captures something fundamental about our evolving relationship with technology'; read more at
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Collins’ Word of the Year 2025: AI meets authenticity as society shifts - Collins Dictionary Language Blog
‘Vibe coding’, a software development that turns natural language into computer code using AI, has been named Collins’ Word of the Year 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our November webinar features Professor of Linguistics Lynne Murphy exploring Transatlantic English and the direction the English language is taking; tickets available to non-members from Eventbrite:
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GETTING TO THE POINT: EDITORS' ROLES IN SHAPING TRANSATLANTIC ENGLISH
This webinar explores the densification of the English language and different editorial perspectives on creating clear, concise text.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
One hour to our October webinar: Editing Children's Books by Lisa Davis and keep an eye out for the November webinar: Transatlantic English by Lynne Murphy. Tickets at €20 from Eventbrite for non-members.
October 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Just in time for Halloween - but we hope it won't be too scary: 'Editing Children's Books' with Lisa Davis, the latest in the fantastic AFEPI Ireland webinar series. Tickets at €20 from Eventbrite
EDITING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
An overview of children's book editing, from age and audience to book format and content.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Just in time for Halloween - but we hope it won't be too scary: 'Editing Children's Books' with Lisa Davis, the latest in the fantastic AFEPI Ireland webinar series. Tickets at €20 from Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/editing-ch...
EDITING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
An overview of children's book editing, from age and audience to book format and content.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Just in time for Halloween - but we hope it won't be too scary: 'Editing Children's Books' with Lisa Davis, the latest in the fantastic AFEPI Ireland webinar series. Tickets at €20 from Eventbrite
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EDITING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
An overview of children's book editing, from age and audience to book format and content.
www.eventbrite.ie
October 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Following its runaway success last year, James Joyce's The Dead returns to MoLI from 5 December 2025 to 1 February 2026. Described as a 'perfect adaptation’ and ‘joyous … infectiously festive’, it's sure to be a Christmas winner! Tickets from MoLI:
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The Dead by James Joyce
Adapted and directed by Louise Lowe
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October 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Interested in knowing more about Children's Books?

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EDITING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
An overview of children's book editing, from age and audience to book format and content.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The Dublin Book Festival will soon be here to drive away those winter blues; find events from 5th to 9th November at venues around the city. Highlights include The Dublin Review at 100, a celebration of the magazine's 100th issue: dublinbookfestival.com/event/the-du...
The Dublin Review at 100 - Dublin Book Festival
The Dublin Review, Ireland’s quarterly magazine of essays, memoir, reportage and fiction, is celebrating its 100th issue. Join us for a special live broadcast of RTÉ Arena on Radio 1 in conversation…
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October 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If you've never grown out of children's books, our next webinar is for you: EDITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS with Lisa Davis is coming up on Tuesday 28 October, 11am–12.30pm. Tickets available soon via Eventbrite .
October 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Plan your literary year with the fantastic Words Ireland calendar of writing festivals for 2025. July highlights are the West Cork Literary Festival and the John Hewitt Society International

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Literary Festival - West Cork Music
Now an annual highlight in the Irish literary calendar, the West Cork Literary Festival is a week-long celebration of writing and reading for people of all ages. From its humble beginnings as a…
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July 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We hosted a very successful July webinar on getting the best from Word styles with trainer Sara Donaldson. Upcoming webinars include Children's Fiction, Contracts and more. Details to be announced.

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July 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Two literary greats to look forward to, in conversation at the Peppercannister Church, Dublin on 2 September 2025: Colm Tóibín in conversation with Joseph O'Connor. Courtesy of Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas.

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Colm Tóibín in conversation with Joseph O'Connor
Authors Colm Tóibín and Joseph O'Connor talk about their work, punctuated with song performed by Séamus & Caoimhe Ui Fhlatharta
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July 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Did you know that by using Word heading styles you can move sections of a document around without copying and pasting? To find out more, register for our online webinar with editor Sara Donaldson: www.eventbrite.ie/e/microsoft-...
MICROSOFT WORD STYLES AND HOW TO USE THEM
Learn how to use Microsoft Word’s Styles to tighten up your workflow, remain consistent, and navigate documents easily.
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June 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
There's still time to take in a little Bloomsday to celebrate Joyce's ode to Dublin; see the programme at www.bloomsdayfestival.ie
Home - Bloomsday Festival
Bloomsday festival celebrates Thursday, June 16th 1904, the day immortalized in James Joyce’s 1922 novel Ulysses. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, one of the novel’s protagonists. The novel…
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June 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Parallelism is a powerful rhetorical device that creates a pattern that resonates with the human brain. One oft-quoted example is JFK's 'Liberty' speech: 'Let every nation know ... that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship ... to assure the survival and the success of liberty.'
June 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
If Word Styles confuse you, this webinar is for you! Sara Donaldson will demonstrate 'how to use Microsoft Word’s Styles to tighten up your workflow, remain consistent, and navigate documents easily'. Tuesday 1 July 2pm to 3.30pm, tickets from Eventbrite :
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MICROSOFT WORD STYLES AND HOW TO USE THEM
Learn how to use Microsoft Word’s Styles to tighten up your workflow, remain consistent, and navigate documents easily.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“I came from Sliabh Buidhe, where a crow never flew over the head of an informer.” There must be a name for that figure of speech. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...
As the Crow Squeals - Frank McNally on a mysterious Irish rhetorical device
Men’s coats have gone mysteriously out of fashion in recent years
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June 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our members have expertise across all fields of writing, editing and publishing. To find the skill you need check our Directory at afepi-ireland.com/member-list
Directory - AFEPI Ireland
This is a Directory of our Full Members. They are all professionally trained, experienced proofreaders, editors and indexers. You can simply browse the list, or if you are looking for someone with…
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May 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Building on our thriving series of webinars led by experts in editing and writing, we will host a session in July focused on maximizing the use of Word Styles... more information to come. Image by hamonazaryan1 from Pixabay.
May 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Upcoming course with Rebecca Ivory!

Build your confidence, explore your identity as a writer, and find joy and purpose in your craft with the help of the acclaimed author of Free Therapy.

🕔6.30pm-8.30pm
🗓️Starts Tuesday 13 May
📍IWC

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Identify and Achieve Your Writing Goals with Rebecca Ivory - Irish Writers Centre
6-week in-person creative writing course at the Irish Writers Centre, Dublin. Taking place Tuesday evenings, 6.30-8.30pm. Starts 13 May 2025. Build confidence, explore your identity as a writer and fi...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM