When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 7:30 to 8:30 pm PST
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: Free for Editors BC members, non-members, and students
It’s that time of year! You’re invited to join editing colleagues and guests for our annual December Zoom social. Participate in a few poll questions to get to know other editors better, add a fun fact or some editing humour to a Zoom whiteboard, or share an editing-related New Year’s resolution.
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Note: this meeting starts earlier than usual!
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, $5 for student non-members
Continue readingBy Molly McCowan
Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the freelance editing pool or you’ve been swimming in it for years, you know our industry is in constant flux. Advances in technology have made it easier than ever for people to offer their editing services, broadening the field and creating a range of options for clients. Add to this the proliferation of freelance marketplaces like Reedsy and Fiverr, and it’s clear that clients have an abundance of choices.
But don’t worry—there’s plenty of work to go around. In fact, I believe there’s more work than ever. The key? Knowing how to navigate these dynamic and ever-changing waters to secure projects and build a solid client base. Let’s dive in.
Continue readingThe Canadian Artist Network is hosting its eighth, annual Maintaining Creativity virtual conference from October 30 to November 3.
Join engaging discussions with some of Canada’s most experienced artists and experts, moderated by renowned CBC broadcaster Laurie Brown, National Gallery of Canada VP Steven Loft, and culture policy expert Garry Neil.
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 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
An avid reader and closet fiction writer, Pat Dobie had no idea that editing books was a job—until she realized it was the perfect one for her. Today she runs Lucid Edit, a thriving business, editing fiction and nonfiction books, teaching developmental editing, and working with writers all over the world. How did that happen? What does this dream job look like, day by day? We’ll talk about mistakes, happy accidents, and creativity in the service of creating your own dream job in editing.
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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.
Continue readingWhen: Saturday, November 18, 2023, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm PST
Where: Online via Zoom
What makes for a compelling memoir? And how can you, as an editor or writing coach, best work with your clients to translate their lived experiences onto the page?
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Compiled by Janis Cleugh and copy edited by Andrew Silver
As we begin the new season, we would like to introduce you to your 2023–2024 Editors BC executive.
We asked the new executive a few questions. Click on any executive to jump to their responses.
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WHEN: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 7:30 to 8:30 pm
WHERE: Online through Zoom
COST: Free for Editors Canada members
$10 for non-members
$5 for student non-members
Welcome back to our monthly Editors BC meetings! Join us on Zoom at 7:30 pm Pacific Time (BYO beverage and snack). Socialize, meet your 2023–2024 executive committee, and hear about upcoming program and professional development events—including the 2024 Editors Canada conference that will take place in BC.
When: September 26 and 27, 2023, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT
Where: Online via Zoom
Style sheets set out the information writers and editors need about spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and other mechanics. They ensure a manuscript remains internally consistent and adheres to the standards of the publication. And no matter how detailed an organization’s own style guide, every document can benefit from having its own style sheet.
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