Category: branch meeting

Video: Watch Dr. Sandra Folk discussing editing English in a multilingual environment at our October meeting

At the October 2015 meeting of Editors Canada's Toronto branch, Dr. Sandra Folk from The Language Lab spoke with editors about some of the challenges non-native English speakers might have in their written communication and how editors can provide guidance tactfully and helpfully. About Dr. Sandra Folk—Sandra is founder and president of The Language Lab, an … Continue reading Video: Watch Dr. Sandra Folk discussing editing English in a multilingual environment at our October meeting →

Video: Watch the panel discussion on niche editing at our March meeting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duYtcpBf3Xc At the March 2015 meeting of EAC's Toronto branch, four niche editors spoke about their areas of specialty and the particular skills and knowledge required. Claire Crighton is Editor of Publications and Exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Amanda Lucier is Production Project Manager at Frederick Harris Music, the print division of The … Continue reading Video: Watch the panel discussion on niche editing at our March meeting →

Video: Watch Sunny Widerman discussing taxes for freelancers at our February meeting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3exumDXffvA At the February 2015 meeting of EAC's Toronto branch, tax advisor Sunny Widerman spoke with editors about how to make tax time less frightening. Discussion topics included expenses, registering for GST/HST, and what the Canada Revenue Agency really wants from you. For more information, contact Sunny at personaltaxadvisors.ca.  

Video: Watch Luigi Benetton and Jane Langille discussing productivity tips and techniques at our January meeting

At the January 2015 meeting of EAC's Toronto branch, technology and business writer Luigi Benetton spoke with editors about how to use technology productively during your workday, and health and business writer Jane Langille explained the latest neuroscience about multi-tasking, the health risks of too much sitting, and what you need to know about using … Continue reading Video: Watch Luigi Benetton and Jane Langille discussing productivity tips and techniques at our January meeting →

January 20 meeting: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Enhancing Productivity

The new year is the perfect time to adjust how we work in order to be more productive. On Tuesday, January 20, EAC Toronto branch kicks off 2015 with a double feature of experts discussing practical suggestions aimed at making work better, more productive, and even healthier. (Note that this month’s meeting is on the … Continue reading January 20 meeting: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Enhancing Productivity →

Video: Watch Katharine O’Moore-Klopf discussing medical editing at our October meeting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiEGQfrWzO8 At the October 2014 meeting of EAC's Toronto branch, Katharine O'Moore-Klopf, a medical editor with a specialty in editing manuscripts written by authors whose first language is not English, spoke with editors (via Google Hangouts) about the opportunities and challenges within this field.

March speaker Q&A: Indexer and editor Marnie Lamb

Now that this month’s EAC Toronto branch meeting is almost upon us, we wanted to get you acquainted with Marnie Lamb, who will be giving a presentation all about indexing on March 25. What are the mechanics of creating an index? What type of reader uses an index? Marnie will discuss these questions in the … Continue reading March speaker Q&A: Indexer and editor Marnie Lamb →