When: Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6, 2022, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PT
Where: Online via Zoom
“Diving into Development” will discuss the basics of developmental editing and how it is performed by freelance editors. We’ll look at how to spot common developmental problems in fiction, using the fundamentals of storytelling (from a Western perspective) as the lens through which we evaluate fiction manuscripts.
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What: Editors BC monthly meeting
When: Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 7:30 to 8:30 pm PDT
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: Free for Editors Canada members
$10 for non-members
$5 for student non-members
Continue readingWhat: Editors BC monthly meeting
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 7:30–8:30 pm PT
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: Free for Editors Canada members
$10 for non-members
$5 for student non-members
Welcome back to the monthly Editors BC meetings. Join us on Zoom at 7:30 pm PT, and don’t forget to BYO wine and cheese!
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When: 7:30 to 9:00 pm on the following Tuesdays:
September 13
September 27
October 11
October 25
November 8
November 15
Where:
Online via Zoom
Optional donation:
$50
What: Student networking event for Editors BC student affiliate members
When: Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 7:15 to 8:45 pm PDT
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: Free
You’re invited to a 90-minute online networking event on Wednesday, May 4, to meet other student affiliates, share your knowledge and successes, and learn from your peers.
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.
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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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?
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.
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.
