The online course on plain language returns for 2023! This comprehensive six-session course is for professionals who work in marketing, social media, internal communications, or business-to-business sales (B2B)—anyone who wants to communicate clearly and effectively to their intended readers. This includes writing reports, proposals, forms, manuals, emails, blogs, and anything that deals with information. The … Continue reading Learn Plain Language with Michelle Waitzman
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Editing and Writing in the Financial Industry
Join Editors Toronto on Tuesday, January 24, at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom for “Editing and Writing in the Financial Industry.” You do not need a degree in business, math, economics, or finance to write and edit these subjects. In this talk, Renée Sylvestre-Williams will cover how she pivoted from lifestyle journalism to financial journalism and strategy. … Continue reading Editing and Writing in the Financial Industry
Software as a Service (SaaS) Companies Need Editors! How Editors Help Software Products Succeed
Join Editors Toronto on Tuesday, September 27, at 7:00 pm EDT via Zoom for “Software as a Service (SaaS) Companies Need Editors! How Editors Help Software Products Succeed.” Software as a Service (SaaS) companies dominate the tech industry, but did you know editors play an important role in a software product’s success? In our first … Continue reading Software as a Service (SaaS) Companies Need Editors! How Editors Help Software Products Succeed
Learn Plain Language with Editors Toronto This Winter
This January, Editors Toronto is launching a new online course on plain language. This comprehensive course is great for anyone who writes or edits work-related materials, including reports, proposals, forms, manuals, emails, blogs, and anything in between. The sessions will be facilitated by Michelle Waitzman, an experienced corporate writer and editor, communications consultant, and published … Continue reading Learn Plain Language with Editors Toronto This Winter
Editors Canada Conference 2019: A Great Way to Connect with Other Editors and Learn New Skills
by Ann Kennedy On June 7, 8, and 9, editors from across North America and as far away as Australia gathered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to reconnect, learn new skills, and refresh long-used ones. The annual Editors Canada conference was held this year at The Westin Nova Scotian, an ideal location for hitting the local … Continue reading Editors Canada Conference 2019: A Great Way to Connect with Other Editors and Learn New Skills
Let’s Talk Rates! How to Ask for What You’re Worth and Get Paid on Time
Learn about setting rates (and raising them) from long-time freelancers at the PWAC Toronto February seminar. Note, Editors Toronto members are eligible to receive the PWAC Partners discount. Date: Monday, February 25, 2019 Time: 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Location: Miles Nadal JCC, Room 318 (third floor) Why is talking about … Continue reading Let’s Talk Rates! How to Ask for What You’re Worth and Get Paid on Time
Did you know? Editors Toronto offers in-house seminars
Does your organization need help with editing and communication? Editors Toronto offers specialized professional development training through our in-house seminars. Offered year-round, our seminars are taught by in-demand editorial professionals, curated and organized exclusively for your team! Seminar topics offered include Plain Language, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Grammar and Punctuation, and many more. Interested? Contact the … Continue reading Did you know? Editors Toronto offers in-house seminars
Report on ACES 2017 in St. Petersburg, Florida
By Berna Ozunal This year, 591 people travelled to St. Petersburg, Florida, for the annual American Copy Editors Society (ACES) conference held from March 23 to 25 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel—the second-highest attendance ever. I went to St. Pete’s for a few reasons this year: I enjoyed last year’s conference in Portland … Continue reading Report on ACES 2017 in St. Petersburg, Florida
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