At our April 16 Editors BC meeting, co-hosted by program co-chairs Mahima Bhagwat and Judith Doyle, members joined a brainstorming session about new programming options Editors BC might offer. We’ve highlighted some intriguing possibilities here!
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Vancouver Writers Fest—Oct. 21–27
The 2024 Vancouver Writers Fest takes place October 21 to 27 in person at Granville Island. Signature events include The Poetry Bash, Lyrics Night, Food for Thought, and Afternoon Tea. That’s only a small sample of offerings that celebrate works across genres, from fiction and creative non-fiction to poetry.
Editors Canada members are eligible for a 10% discount on event tickets! Email csm@editorsbc.ca for the discount code. Act fast—some events are sold out!
Check out the full schedule at https://writersfest.bc.ca/2024-festival-events
On Self-Advocacy in a Tough Economy: A Chat with Heidi Turner
Updated by WCE on September 28, 2023
In this interview, West Coast Editor and Heidi Turner, a seasoned editor and writing instructor, discuss her recent post* urging freelancers to charge higher rates, the reactions to it, and her views on self-advocacy in a challenging economic climate.
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Working with Self-Publishing Authors
When: Saturday, April 15, 2023, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm PDT
Where: Online via Zoom
Working with self-publishing authors is a unique and often gratifying experience for editors. But if these do-it-yourself writers need extra support on their publishing journey, being “just” an editor is not always enough to help them. Merielle Kazakoff will share how she found her way into the self-publishing field, how she has adapted to the needs of her clients, and why she loves working in this fast-growing book market. You’ll also learn:
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April 20, 2022: Trauma-Informed Editing with Iva Cheung
What: Editors BC monthly meeting
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 7:30–8:30 pm PDT
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, and $5 for student non-members
Trauma-informed practice began in mental health care as a way to acknowledge the role that trauma can play in a person’s decisions, reactions, and life course. The goal of trauma-informed practice is to create a safe environment that (a) avoids re-traumatizing people and (b) removes barriers that people who’ve experienced trauma might encounter.
Niche Editing: An interview with Merel Elsinga about editing cookbooks
Interview by Marta Orellana; copy edited by Lola Opatayo
Ever been interested in exploring a particular niche?
This month, Merel Elsinga will be joining us at our monthly member meeting to talk about her experience proofreading cookbooks and how she got started.
Let’s meet Merel!
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Seminar Contest: Enter to win a free spot at the next Editors BC seminar!
What: Giveaway Contest for the “Eight-Step Editing” Seminar
When: Deadline is March 15, 2022, 11:59 pm PDT
Hey warmhearted wordsmiths! Would you like to attend an @EditorsBC online seminar … for free?
March 16, 2022: Cookbook Editing from a Proofreader’s Perspective
What: Editors BC monthly meeting
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 7:30–8:30 pm PDT
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, and $5 for student non-members
Join us for a conversation about proofreading cookbooks led by Merel Elsinga.
Professional Development Seminar: Eight-Step Editing with Moira White
What: Editors BC professional development seminar
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022 and Saturday, April 30, 2022, 9:00 am–12:00 pm PDT
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: $140 for Editors Canada members ($110 early bird), $230 for non-members ($200 early bird), and $50 for student affiliates. Advance registration required. Registration closes April 19, 2022, at 11:59 pm; early-bird rates are in effect through March 22, 2022.
Registration is limited, so we encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment.
An interview with Shirarose Wilensky, winner of the 2021 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence
Interview by Marta Orellana; copy edited by Naomi Dobler
Editors BC is thrilled to welcome Shirarose Wilensky to speak at the February 16th Editors BC monthly member meeting.
Shirarose is an award-winning editor, who recently won the 2021 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence for her edit of Francesca Ekwuyasi’s Butter Honey Pig Bread.
Let’s get to know our presenter.
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