May 24: Editing workshop

What: Editing Workshop…for Writers Too with Cheryl Cohen
When: 10AM-4PM, May 24, 2014
Where: C114, David F. Strong Building, UVic campus, Victoria
Cost:  $85 (EAC members), $95 (non-members) until May 15; $100 (EAC members) or $110 (non-members) after May 15. To register.

Cheryl Cohen has been a freelance book editor since 1997, when she left a 20-year journalism career. In this, her, 11th workshop, she plans to cover: what makes a good editor, general principles of editing, the particulars (substantive editing, copy editing and proofreading), the editor-writer relationship, tools and resources, how to become a professional editor, and why the future of editing books is bright.

Branch meeting: May 21, 2014

What: EAC-BC May Meeting & News
When: 1900-2100, Wednesday May 21, 2014
Where: 535 Hornby Street, 4th floor, YWCA, Vancouver
Cost: Free for everyone

Come take part in our last monthly meeting until September. We’re celebrating with wine and cheese and great company! At 1930, put in your vote for the 2014-2015 BC branch executive election. (Note: No pre-meeting pub night this month. Pub nights will resume in the fall.)

Pubs in Pubs: May 6, 2014

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The Magazine Association of BC invites you to London Public House (700 Main Street) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 for a special mixer of publishing professionals and the province’s brightest young talent. This networking event is focused on bringing the magazine industry together to connect with one and other as well as providing the opportunity for publishing students and professionals to interact in an open and relaxed atmosphere.

Includes special guest illustrator/artist Ben Tour.

 

May 24, 2014: PubPro 2014

What: PubPro 2014: Second Annual Unconference for Managing Editors & Publication Production Specialists
When: 930-1630, May 24, 2014
Where: 515 West Hasting Street, SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver
Cost: $50 (EAC members), $60 (non-members) until May 2; $65 (EAC members), $75 (non-members) after May 2
More: Unconference includes afternoon networking tea (can sign up for tea only)

Full-day schedule of PubPro 2014. Register now. Registration closes on May 16 at 5PM.

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April 16, 2014: Branch meeting & talk

What: EAC BC-branch meeting & presentation on international editing (see below)
When: 19:00-21:00, Wednesday April 16, 2014
Where: 535 Hornby Street (4th floor), YWCA, Vancouver
Cost: Free for EAC members; $10 for non-members

Not only in Canada, eh? International editing 

There’s a whole world out there in need of editors. Curious? Three panelists, moderated by Anne Brennan, will share their experiences of working for international clients, hiring international team members, grappling with editorial styles, marketing their services and—of course—getting paid.

Theresa Best has over 15 years of publishing experience. She spent several years as an editor at the UK’s statutory body for education. Also, she worked as a commissioning editor at Routledge Education and an editor at Guardian News & Media, publisher of the Guardian newspaper. She teaches editing at SFU.

Anne Brennan, CPE, worked in-house for 25 years, mostly as a managing editor for magazines, websites and distance learning materials, before going freelance in 2008. Now she edits educational, technical and corporate material, develops websites and manages projects.

Eva van Emden is a freelance editor with a background in biology and computer science. She has worked for clients in the United States, Europe and Asia, editing magazines, academic papers, grant proposals and self-published books, as well as doing the occasional translation.

Carol Zhong edits journal articles for academics in Hong Kong and Europe and manuscripts for a university press in Hong Kong. Before becoming an editor, she taught ESL and English in Canada and China, was a lexicographer for Longman in the UK and edited in-house at the Open University of Hong Kong.

Facts & #fails: April 12, 2014

EAC’s own Frances Peck is offering a full-day workshop that will get you thinking about the most misunderstood and contentious points of English usage.

Frances Peck has been an editor and writer for over 20 years. She teaches editing at Douglas College and Simon Fraser University and gives workshops across Canada. She is a partner with West Coast Editorial Associates.

What: Usage Woes and Myths with Frances Peck
When: 09:00-16:00, April 12, 2014
Where: 515 West Hastings Street, Room 1505, SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver
Cost: $120 EAC members & $180 non-members (before March 22); $140 EAC members & $200 non-members (after March 22); registration closes April 4
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Social media for writers: March 22, 2014

Writers! New to social media or after a refresher? Then be sure to check out PWAC Vancouver‘s upcoming workshop: Social Media for Writers Professional Development Day. Includes five sessions that tackle topics such as writing online, monetizing your blog, building a fan base and beyond. More information and to register.

What: Social media for writers
When: 09:00 to 17:00, March 22, 2014
Where: 843 Seymour Street, VSO School of Music, Vancouver
Cost: EAC & PWAC members & students, $35; general admission, $45

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The future of book publishing: March 19, 2014

Douglas College is happy to host Jesse Finkelstein and Trena White of Page Two, who are here as part of the Students’ Choice Speakers’ Series to provide insight on how book publishing is changing. They will cover the rise of self-publishing, the impact of digital publishing and how to make a living in this field.

What:The Future of Publishing Is You (part of the Students’ Choice Speaker Series)
When:13:00-15:30, March 19, 2014, with reception to follow
Where700 Royal Avenue, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, New Westminster
Cost: Free
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The library: An evolving landscape

B.C. branch meeting
March 19, 2014
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
535 Hornby Street, 4th floor, YWCA
Free for EAC members; $10 for non-members, $5 for students with valid ID

The publishing landscape is changing fast, and it’s a challenge for libraries to meet the evolving needs of all parties—content producers and consumers alike. How do libraries select books and other materials in this new environment? What role do bricks-and-mortar libraries and bookstores play? What are recent borrowing and buying trends? How do e-books and self-published authors fit in? Christine Middlemass shares her experiences and suggests some directions for the future.
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