In preparation for the 2014 PubPro unconference, members summarize last year’s event. Aside from the presenters’ helpful comments, this information may inspire you to attend this year or plan to initiate a discussion session on a topic of your own choice. What’s an unconference? It’s an inexpensive, informal gathering driven by the participants and based on the principles of open space technology. -Eds.
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Marketing tips for editors: How to promote yourself online
by Amy Haagsma
As editors have traded red pens for tracked changes and proofreading stamps, the way we do business and promote ourselves has also gone digital. A successful online marketing strategy can help you reach prospective clients, demonstrate your expertise and differentiate yourself from your competitors. You can develop your online presence in a number of ways, including a business website, a blog, social media profiles and online directories such as EAC’s Online Directory of Editors. Regardless of the platforms you choose, it’s important to maintain a professional profile that communicates your ability to prospective clients.
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Posture for Editors
B.C. branch meeting
February 19, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Are you achy or in pain after hours at your desk? Your posture may be playing a role. Bad posture, which causes muscles to fatigue quickly, is a repetitive cycle, but it can be broken. Training can help you maintain good posture and minimize pain.
Next Editors’ Pub Night: February 19, 2014
Join us for a pre-meeting gathering, where editors meet, mingle, network, gossip, debate, or just plain catch up.
- Time: 17h00–18h45
- Location: Elephant & Castle, 385 Burrard Street (Marine Building), Vancouver
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Members freshen West Coast Editor
With new content and a pared-down look, we’re refreshing the West Coast Editor site for the benefit of all members in the B.C. branch.
Two new co-editors, Anastasia Koutalianos and Kerry Hall, are co-ordinating the effort, while a number of association members will be writing and proofreading.
The aim is to publish material that’s of interest to editors in a quick and easy-to-read format with a particular eye on professional development. It’s also an opportunity to highlight what our colleagues are working on.
A Tour through the World of Map Editing
B.C. branch meeting
January 15, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Editing maps without too much editorializing presents many challenges: How do you show boundaries that are in dispute? Name places where the Latin alphabet isn’t used? Portray sites using symbols without offending anyone? Produce a pleasing, detailed, accurate map without overcrowding it?
Next Editors’ Pub Night: January 15, 2014
Join us for a pre-meeting gathering, where editors meet, mingle, network, gossip, debate, or just plain catch up.
- Time: 17h00–18h45
- Location: Elephant & Castle, 385 Burrard Street (Marine Building), Vancouver
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Next Editors’ Pub Night: October 16, 2013
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September EAC-BC Meeting: Audio and List of the Main Tips
Thanks to all who attended our September meeting and made the Editors’ Show and Tell a resounding success. If you missed the meeting, an audio recording is now available in the members-only section of the EAC-BC website. Or get a list of the main tips here. Continue reading