In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including part 1 of this series, editorial niches, and inclusive language resources. For this edition, four editors share their … Continue reading Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 2)
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Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 1)
In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including editorial niches and social media and marketing. For this edition, three editors share their favourite professional development resources … Continue reading Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 1)
Throwback Thursday: All about Editors Canada Conferences, Present and Past
By Ann Nam-Tran Le—The Editors Canada Conference 2022: Editing for a Changing World will be taking place in a month, on May 28–29. It’s the second time the conference will be virtual, which means I can join from the comfort of my desk without the stress of travelling, although it is at …
Seminars for Editors – Autumn 2016
The next few months are full of professional development opportunities through Editors Toronto! Follow links below for registration and other information. Tuesday, September 27 (AM) - Usage Traps and Myths presented by Frances Peck Is impact now a legitimate verb? Is it correct to write a couple ideas? Must you change till to until and … Continue reading Seminars for Editors – Autumn 2016
Where you’ll find me at #Editors2016
By Jaclyn Law So many conference sessions, so few time slots! It’s impossible to be everywhere, so I chose topics that are right for my business and day-to-day work, right now. My picks (shared below) lean towards technology-related topics, but where are you going? “Editing Copy for the Mobile Web and App Development,” Christina Vasilevski … Continue reading Where you’ll find me at #Editors2016
Top events for editors: June to December 2016
By Olga Sushinsky Are you an editor looking for opportunities to network with your fellow colleagues or potential clients? Perhaps you are at the beginning or middle of your editing career and are wondering about other options, such as business writing or indexing. No matter what your goals are, there are still plenty of events that you … Continue reading Top events for editors: June to December 2016
Seminars sale for members!
Fire up your skills with this red-hot deal for Editors Canada members! Get 50 per cent off the second seminar when you register for two Toronto branch seminars this season. Please note these details: This offer is open to Editors Canada members only. You must register for both seminars at the same time. Full payment … Continue reading Seminars sale for members!
My career change: Taking the leap into freelance editing
By Valerie Borden A few years ago, I realized that I was losing interest in my work as a holistic nutritional consultant and decided that I needed to go back to the world of words. This was the main catalyst for my career change in 2011 from the field of natural health to the world … Continue reading My career change: Taking the leap into freelance editing
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