| WHEN | Wednesday, February 18, 7:00 to 8:00 pm PST |
| WHERE | Online through Zoom |
| COST | Free for Editors Canada members $10 for non-members $5 for student non-members |
How can memoir writers and editors creatively organize long and complex narratives to engage readers and deliver the strongest impact? Join Lynne Melcombe at the next Editors BC general meeting for a workshop focusing on how to structure narrative arc in creative nonfiction stories.
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Where: Online via Zoom
Explore the social facets of realistic world building and how to craft relatable identity with Eliana West. During this seminar, Eliana will both expand on the ideas shared during Editors BC’s November general meeting, and dive further into characterization, from internal drives to external forces. Because realistic characters shape believable storytelling, this interactive workshop is for every fictive fanatic from beginning writers to experienced editors.
Continue reading| WHEN | January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm PST |
| WHERE | Online through Zoom |
| COST | Free for Editors BC members $10 for non-members $5 for student non-members |
Freelance editors enjoy a host of freedoms, from setting our own hours and deciding the services we are going to offer to choosing the people and organizations we want to work with. But with the freedom of running your own business comes the challenge of managing the marketing, doing all the admin, and, perhaps most daunting, figuring out fair pricing for your services.
Continue reading| WHEN | December 17, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm PST |
| WHERE | Online through Zoom |
| COST | Free for Editors BC members |
Join us for an Editors BC holiday social for a fun evening of discussion and connection! It’s a chance to unwind, swap stories from the editing trenches, and celebrate the season together.
Participate in a couple of quick polls designed to spark conversation about our work, our quirks, and what we’re looking forward to in 2026. Feel free to wear your coziest holiday sweater, bring your favourite beverage, and settle in for an hour of easy conversation with fellow editors.
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Interview by Ceileigh Mangalam; web-edited by AJ Gordon
Back in September, Editors BC was delighted to host veteran comics editor Steve Colle’s Introduction to Comic Book Editing. On December 13, 2025, Steve will present a full seminar, Editing the Art of Comic Book Lettering, taking editors through the finer points of visual editing the lettering for comic books and graphic novels (and beyond). Before his seminar, Steve discussed the comics industry, and the skills that editors need to be successful in it, with West Coast Editor.
Continue reading| WHEN | November 19, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm PST |
| WHERE | Online through Zoom |
| COST | Free for Editors Canada members $10 for non-members $5 for student non-members |
What makes writing feel authentic, inclusive, and emotionally resonant? How can editors help authors create relatable writing to ensure their characters and stories reflect real human experiences without falling into stereotypes or tokenism?
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As well as being vital for comic books, well edited lettering also conveys meaning in any visual medium. Whether you’re interested in a career in comic book editing or expanding your graphic-editing skills for the growing demand of online content—or are simply a fan of comics—this seminar introduces concepts of visual style beyond the traditional editing style guides.
Continue readingCompiled/introduced by Ceileigh Mangalam and posted/edited by AJ Gordon
Welcome to Editors BC’s new season! The 2025–2026 exec experienced unexpected changes since the AGM announcing that all board members were returning. We will greatly miss Amanda Goldrick-Jones, Merielle Kazakoff, and Stephanie Watterson, who graciously contributed their expertise and many hours of their time to the demands of Publications, Professional Development, and Webmaster positions. Thank you all for your work!
As is becoming tradition, we’ve asked this season’s exec to answer a few questions from a selection of options. Please click titles to learn more about the editors filling these important roles. [Ed note: As the new WCE managing editor, when returning executives could not provide new answers, I’ve had a little fun in their place.–AJG]
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COST
September 17. 2025 7:00 pm–8:00 pm PDT
Online through Zoom
Free for Editors Canada members
$10 for non-members
$5 for student non-members
Freelance opportunities for comic book editors have spiked in recent years, both with publishers and independent creators. And even though it’s a specialized field of editing, thanks to this introductory session, you’ll be one step closer to understanding the charm and challenges of comics as a medium. Through samples showing simple to more complex errors, as well as comparisons of pre- and post-edited images and pages, you’ll develop an appreciation for the skills required of a comic editor—something you may be able to bring to a project in the future.
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Editors BC is looking for four or more volunteer editors who enjoy working with children for an upcoming event:
VPL Writing & Book Camp Editing Session
Wednesday, August 13, 10:15 am–12:15 pm
350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
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