So much for keeping this blog dynamic, expressive and up to date. Where have I been? Well, here's one thing: I attended the Institute of Professional Editors Conference last month in Brisbane, being a professional and being an editor and all. And it was truly good. Fun. Inspiring. Great schmoozing and people-watching opps. All the positives we seek at these things. My unexpected highlight was Marion Halligan's speech at the presentation of the inaugural Rosie Award for excellence in editing (won by Jacqueline Blanchard from UQP). Wow. Who knew an editors conference could make you weep (apart from the oft-repeated message that freelancers have to promote the hell out of themselves and be at the front of the pack at all times; yes, being great at your job won't cut it). Marion Halligan -- revered stateswoman of Australian literature, one of three judges of this new award, and sister of the late, eponymous Rosanne Fitzgibbon (Rosie) -- did her sister proud. Marion sure can spin a yarn. She wrapped up a whole room of editors in it, leaving them warm, cosy and misty. Mercilessly good!
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