2026 Annual General Meeting plus Self-Publishing: The Why and How for Editors and Writers

WHENWednesday, May 20, 2026 7:00 to 8:00 pm PST
WHEREOnline through Zoom
COSTFree for Editors Canada members
$10 for non-members
$5 for student non-members

Elections: Volunteer for a Position on the Editors BC Executive!

Before the guest speaker session, Editors BC will be holding the Annual General Meeting and elections to fill vacancies for the 2026–2027 branch executive. Volunteering is an effective way to meet editing colleagues, develop a new skill or two, and strengthen your resumé—with only a few hours of commitment per month. 

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Ergonomics for Editors: What Works for You?

WHENWednesday, April 15, 2026 7:00 to 8:00 pm PST
WHEREOnline through Zoom
COSTFree for Editors Canada members
$10 for non-members
$5 for student non-members

Editors spend a lot of time—often, far too much time—sitting at their desks and staring at computer screens. How can we modify our workspaces and processes to minimize the negative effects of this occupational hazard?

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Boundaries for Editors: Pruning Perfectionism and Beating Burnout

WHENWednesday, March 18, 2026 7:00 to 8:00 pm PST
WHEREOnline through Zoom
COSTFree for Editors Canada members
$10 for non-members
$5 for student non-members

An eagle eye for errors is the superpower of professional problem-finders . . . until it starts negatively affecting our relationships and health. Boundary skills help limit the perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing that lead to burnout. In this session, you’ll learn what Yes, No, and Maybe feel like and how to use that sensory data to inform your business practices.

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Crafting Narrative Arc in Memoir

WHENWednesday, February 18, 7:00 to 8:00 pm PST
WHEREOnline through Zoom
COSTFree 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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Pricing Perfection: Set Your Rates for Success

WHENJanuary 21, 2026, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm PST
WHEREOnline through Zoom
COSTFree 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.

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Editors BC General Meeting—Holiday Social Edition

WHENDecember 17, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm PST
WHEREOnline through Zoom
COSTFree 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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Relatable Writing: A Workshop for Editors

WHENNovember 19, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm PST
WHEREOnline through Zoom
COSTFree 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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Introduction to Comic Book Editing

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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 AGM and Guest Presentation

When:  May 21, 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

This month, Editors BC is proud to host presenter Nara Monteiro, who will discuss the role of freelance editors in the publishing industry as it continues to “gigify.” In addition to this presentation, members are warmly invited to our annual general meeting, where we will hold elections to fill some co-chair vacancies on the 2025–2026 Editors BC branch executive. More details below!

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