This webinar provides an introduction to styles in Microsoft Word for those who are new to styles of don't feel comfortable with them yet. The key learning objectives of the webinar are what styles are and why they're useful, what types of styles you can use in Word, how to apply existing styles, and how … Continue reading Webinar: Introduction to Microsoft Word styles 101
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Maintaining mental health while working in isolation
By Shara Love There is little that I despise more than going out in crowds, especially at this time of year. With sub-zero temperatures, mounds of snow at every turn, and traffic everywhere, nothing sounds better to me than staying home and cozying up on a comfy sofa with a cup of coffee and a … Continue reading Maintaining mental health while working in isolation
Editors Canada call for submissions
Making contact with a potential client is good, getting a potential client to sign a contract is better. Do you have a method you use in order to ensure that the potential client you make contact with becomes a client you contract with? Editors Canada wants to hear about the tips and tricks you use … Continue reading Editors Canada call for submissions
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
Seminar: Manuscript evaluation
Whether you work in-house or freelance, on fiction, non-fiction, or textbooks, you’ll sometimes be asked to decide if a manuscript is publishable. Even more intimidating, you’ll be asked to comment on how to make it publishable. If you’re new in publishing, you’ll likely be asked to take care of the slush pile. What do you … Continue reading Seminar: Manuscript evaluation
Webinar: How to meet people in a room full of strangers
Date:Â Wednesday, February 1 Time:Â 2 p.m., EST / 11 a.m., PST Length:Â 1 hour Language:Â English Member price:Â $37.50 Non-Member price:Â $50 Register now Description Have you heard the sage advice to attend networking events to showcase your company, build your list and find new clients to grow your business? But...You often end up standing around on the sidelines finding … Continue reading Webinar: How to meet people in a room full of strangers
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
Next-level networking for freelancers
by Michelle Waitzman As a freelance editor, you know that networking is an important part of marketing. But the prospect of networking is unappealing to many editors. Freelance editors generally tend to be introverts who are uncomfortable when surrounded by strangers and forced to make small talk. It can be downright nerve-racking! Joining Editors Canada … Continue reading Next-level networking for freelancers
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