monthly meeting

Join a conversation with Caroline Adderson, author of A Way to Be Happy, longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize.

When:  February 19, 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST

Where: Online through Zoom

Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, $5 for student non-members

A storytelling powerhouse, Caroline Adderson writes literary fiction, short stories, and children’s literature; teaches creative writing; and mentors newcomer women to share their stories via The Shoe Project. Join us for a discussion with Caroline about the relationship between writers and editors. How does editing differ between genres? How can editors help authors write better books? Do you need to be a good writer to be a good editor? Find out more about how Caroline blends the craft of writing and editing. 

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On Editing Poetry

When:  Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:00–8:00 pm PST

Where: Online through Zoom

Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, $5 for student non-members

Catriona Strang, senior editor at Talonbooks and author of six books of poetry, will delve into the specifics of editing poetry, including how the various editorial stages (particularly substantive and copy edits) are applicable to poetry manuscripts and the specific needs, demands, and challenges these texts present. Questions will be most welcome.

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Self-Publishing and the Role of Editors

For some writers, self-publishing feels like online dating—a lesser version of the “real thing.” It can be stigmatized: considered a fallback for those who couldn’t fulfill the popular image of “being published.”  But Megan Williams, CEO and managing editor of The Self-Publishing Agency (TSPA), views self-publishing as a powerful alternative that offers many advantages writers might overlook. 

At the Editors BC meeting on November 20, 2024, Megan talked about how she founded and sustained TSPA, described the evolving publishing landscape, and suggested how editors can help writers interested in self-publishing.

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The New Age of Publishing: Future Trends and Industry Tips for Editors 

When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7:00–8:00 pm PDT

Where: Online through Zoom

Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, $5 for student non-members

As the publishing industry evolves, those of us working in the industry must evolve along with it. For editors looking to support their clients with the most up-to-date publishing information, Megan Williams, CEO and founder of The Self Publishing Agency (TSPA), will unveil insider information on the current and future landscape of publishing.  

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Editors BC General Meeting: Writers and Editors Together! 

When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7:00–8:00 pm PDT

Where: Online through Zoom

Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, $5 for student non-members

Writers need editors and editors need writers. How do we connect with each other? Learn about the Federation of British Columbia Writers’ plans for 2024–25, Editors BC’s plans, and how we can work together. We’d love to hear your suggestions—or answer your questions—during this interactive member meeting. 

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Editors BC General Meeting: New Guest Speaker and Presentation Topic

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7:30–8:30 pm PDT

Where: Online through Zoom

Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, $5 for student non-members

Food and travel writing: A journalist’s story

Don Genova’s editing experience has ranged from being severely edited (his first-ever story for the Toronto Star) to editing student writing in his Food and Travel Writing course at UBC. Along the way, he’s trained new journalists in supervisory roles and judged many writing competitions for various food and travel writing organizations. 

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Being an Indigenous Writer: Expectations, Realities, and Opportunities

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7:30–8:30 pm PDT

Where: Online through Zoom

Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, $5 for student non-members

While Jenn Ashton has always been a writer, only for the past decade has she considered herself an Indigenous writer, a label borne of perspective and opportunity and shaped by perception and expectation. While being an Indigenous writer felt stifling at first, Jenn has discovered the extraordinary benefits of Two-Eyed Seeing (one eye seeing two perspectives, Western and Indigenous). She will share the realities and opportunities available to Indigenous writers everywhere.

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Editors BC General Meeting: Learn More About the 2024 Editors Canada Conference in Vancouver

When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 7:30–8:30 pm PDT

Where: ​​Online through Zoom

Cost: Free for Editors Canada members, $10 for non-members, $5 for student non-members

This month, you’re invited to a sneak preview of the upcoming 2024 Editors Canada conference (Vancouver, June 21 to 23). In this informal meeting, local conference organizers will share ideas and updates about an exciting range of conference activities. Members giving presentations or workshops may also share brief overviews, hinting at the range of topics and depth of discussion this conference will cover. 

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For the Love of Books—a Reader’s Dream Job

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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