Reporting back on new directions in self-publishing: A summary of challenges, opportunities and resources

Editors Toronto paired with PWAC Toronto Chapter to present a panel on self-publishing. The following post is from the PWAC Toronto Chapter blog,  Networds. Thanks to editor Suzanne Bowness for giving BoldFace permission to share the post. by Suzanne Bowness If you’re one of the unfortunate PWAC members who couldn’t make it to the self-publishing panel … Continue reading Reporting back on new directions in self-publishing: A summary of challenges, opportunities and resources

Taming time

By Jaye Marsh Time management was a popular topic to start off the year for Editors Toronto branch meetings. A full house of approximately 40 people greeted the guest panellists at our new venue. Thanks to Greg Ioannou, lifetime member of Editors Canada, the Toronto branch now meets at the Centre for Social Innovation, a … Continue reading Taming time

Branch meeting: Multi-platform editing: Print, digital, audio, and video

As an editor, do you want to know more about cutting-edge developments in multimedia, including print-based storytelling combined with new work in 360-degree photography and Virtual Reality? Are you looking for ways to adapt your skills and experience to an increasingly multimedia publishing industry by learning how to think and edit across multiple platforms? Join … Continue reading Branch meeting: Multi-platform editing: Print, digital, audio, and video

Editors Storytelling Night

If you joined Editors Canada with hopes of meeting other editors, this is the program for you. Join us Wednesday, February 22, 2017, to commiserate with your fellow editors, learn from them, share a funny story, and hear others’ stories from the editorial trenches. Program details Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave., Room … Continue reading Editors Storytelling Night

Getting to know you

By Michelle Waitzman The new year started with a bang for the Toronto branch’s monthly program. The first event of 2017 dispensed with the usual presenter–audience format and devoted the evening to speed networking. Nearly 20 participants paired off to get acquainted for seven to eight minutes at a time. Icebreaker questions were provided for … Continue reading Getting to know you

Speed networking for editors

Did you join Editors Canada hoping to meet other editors? Are you finding it hard to start those conversations? You’re not alone, and Editors Toronto can help. On Wednesday, January 25, Editors Toronto welcomes its membership to a speed-networking session. You’ll meet other members for short conversations—icebreakers provided. Program details Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, … Continue reading Speed networking for editors

Video: Watch the panel discussion on developing content with subject-matter experts at our May meeting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbMWqTD_sQw At the May 2016 meeting of Editors Canada's Toronto branch, three editors in different industries—education, engineering, and accounting—shared their personal stories of not only analyzing, but also developing content. Dimitra Chronopoulos, Andrea Civichino, and Dani Pacey spoke about working closely with non-editors to build brands, meet business goals, and put ideas into words.   … Continue reading Video: Watch the panel discussion on developing content with subject-matter experts at our May meeting

Video: Watch the panel discussion on internships at our November meeting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O33ywDe2uo At the November 2015 meeting of Editors Canada's Toronto branch, Sue Carter, Pirom Houth, and Kate Icely spoke with editors about the benefits of internships and what makes them successful. Sue Carter is the editor of Quill & Quire, where she oversees all aspects of the magazine’s print publication and online platforms. She also … Continue reading Video: Watch the panel discussion on internships at our November meeting