Society of Women Writers

Editors of postal workshops are established and experienced writers familiar with the information in Postal Workshop information sheets.

1	The editor receives the names of intending members from the coordinator. She contacts the new member for a contribution and includes a copy of the information sheet and letter, making sure the member understands her responsibilities
2	The editor receives contributions from members monthly, and compiles these into a magazine format. She sends a magazine out regularly (usually on or about 1^st of each month). A total of eleven magazines should be sent around each year, no magazine being compiled in January
3	The editor is responsible for:
	a)	assembling and circulating the magazine each month
	b)	when the magazine has completed its round, disassembling and returning submissions and comment sheets in supplied SSAEs
	c)	contacting members who have failed to contribute for two consecutive months
4	The Editor notifies the co-ordinator of any membership changes (name, address, telephone number or resignation).
5	The editor may organise competitions between members.
6	The editor advises the co-ordinator of any problems that might arise within your group, be it general or specific.
7	The editor informs members of their workshop of news/information the co-ordinator may pass on, eg. date of annual picnic.
8	The editor informs the co-ordinator if unable to perform duties for any reason, e.g. illness or holidays. The co-ordinator will make arrangements where possible to continue with the collating and distribution of members’ contributions.
9	The editor keeps proper records of disbursement of all monies and also copies of correspondence/emails.
10	Each editor submits an annual report to the co-ordinator at least one month prior to the AGM. The co-ordinator uses theses reports as a basis for her annual report for the AGM.
11	Editors receive an honorarium to cover out-of-pocket expenses.