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Editors’ Podcast Roundup

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Article by Ceileigh Mangalam, edited by AJ Gordon

Where are the editors’ podcasts? It seems like there’s a podcast for everything these days; the medium has become so popular that nearly any market niche, esoteric hobby, or professional field you can think of is likely to have a podcast associated with it. However, editors’ podcasts—that is, podcasts for and by editors about the craft of editing and providing editing services—are surprisingly hard to find.

Because of this shortage I’m pleased to recommend a few, full of insightful advice and analysis for whoever wants to listen, as well as being cathartic for professional editors: Listening to the hosts discuss common issues and barriers helps us know we are not alone in our professional frustrations.

And for further editorial-skill broadening, we also recommend the next Editors BC seminar!

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Comics Editing for Editors: An Interview with Steve Colle

Interview by Ceileigh Mangalam; web-edited by AJ Gordon

Back in September, Editors BC was delighted to host veteran comics editor Steve Colle’s Introduction to Comic Book Editing. On December 13, 2025, Steve will present a full seminar, Editing the Art of Comic Book Lettering, taking editors through the finer points of visual editing the lettering for comic books and graphic novels (and beyond). Before his seminar, Steve discussed the comics industry, and the skills that editors need to be successful in it, with West Coast Editor. 

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SEMINAR—Editing the Art of Comic Book Lettering: An Introduction

As well as being vital for comic books, well edited lettering also conveys meaning in any visual medium. Whether you’re interested in a career in comic book editing or expanding your graphic-editing skills for the growing demand of online content—or are simply a fan of comics—this seminar introduces concepts of visual style beyond the traditional editing style guides.

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Introduction to Comic Book Editing

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WHERE

COST

September 17. 2025 7:00 pm–8:00 pm PDT

Online through Zoom

Free for Editors Canada members
$10 for non-members
$5 for student non-members

Freelance opportunities for comic book editors have spiked in recent years, both with publishers and independent creators. And even though it’s a specialized field of editing, thanks to this introductory session, you’ll be one step closer to understanding the charm and challenges of comics as a medium. Through samples showing simple to more complex errors, as well as comparisons of pre- and post-edited images and pages, you’ll develop an appreciation for the skills required of a comic editor—something you may be able to bring to a project in the future.

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Niche Editing: An interview with Merel Elsinga about editing cookbooks

Interview by Marta Orellana; copy edited by Lola Opatayo

Merel Elsinga

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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Editing Research Grant Proposals: An interview with our guest speaker, Letitia Henville 

Interview by Marta Orellana; copy edited by Janet Millar

On January 19, Letitia Henville will start off our 2022 monthly member meetings with a presentation on a specific subset of academic editing—editing research grant proposals. She will be sharing tips and tricks with those interested in or already working in this field. 

Let’s get to know our presenter!

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January 19, 2022: Editing Academic Research Grant Proposals

What: Editors BC monthly meeting
When: Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 7:30–8:30 pm PST
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 editing research grant proposals led by Letitia Henville (she/her), an award-winning instructor and academic editor.

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November 21, 2018: Niche Editing—Seeing the Opportunities

What: Editors BC monthly meeting
When: Wednesday, November 21, 2018, 7:00–9:00 pm
Where: New location | Alma VanDusen Room, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver | map
Cost: Free for Editors BC members, non-members, and students.

If it can be written, it can also be improved on with editing and proofreading. The abundance of written material that surrounds us—signs, labels, notices, directions, instructions, blurbs, forms—provides often-overlooked opportunities for editors. On Wednesday, November 21, join us as four editors each describe a specialized editing niche they have developed. Learn about the issues particular to niche editing, the general and specific skills required, liaising with writers, keeping the audience in mind, and how to create your own niche opportunities by uncovering demand for the work. This moderated panel aims to open your mind to previously hidden editing possibilities!

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