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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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Relatable Writing—Character Identity with Eliana West

When: February 21, 2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm PST
Where: Online via Zoom

Explore the social facets of realistic world building and how to craft relatable identity with Eliana West. During this seminar, Eliana will both expand on the ideas shared during Editors BC’s November general meeting, and dive further into characterization, from internal drives to external forces. Because realistic characters shape believable storytelling, this interactive workshop is for every fictive fanatic from beginning writers to experienced editors.

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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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Introduction to Comic Book Editing

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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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Interested in a communication career?

Upcoming information session for the Douglas College Post-Degree Diploma in Professional Communication

When: Tuesday, July  22, 5:00 p.m., online via Zoom 

If you want a career as a professional communicator, the Post-Degree Diploma in Professional Communication is for you. You’ll gain experience writing in a variety of genres, editing both print and online documents, designing and producing documents using industry-standard software, and working on projects in teams and individually. You’ll also participate in a professional experience opportunity– either a job or a project–that requires a significant amount of writing.  

Business conversation. Man and woman at the table. Vector concept picture in cartoon style

This program is designed to meet the needs of both recent university graduates and working professionals. Classes take place online, in the evenings and on Fridays, so you can continue to work while you study.

Want to learn more? Sign up for this info session.

Transitioning and Connecting: An Emerging Editor’s Journey (Part 2)

By Dana Sorensen

In On the Right Path, Dana described how editing “snuck up” on her as a second career and the value of being mentored by experienced editors. Previously an equity trader, Dana now shares how she’s building on her professional experience to transition into and structure her freelance practice. She also stresses the importance of connecting with other editors by attending editing and writing events—the more, the better!

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Travels with the Grammar Table: Q&A with Ellen Jovin

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ellen Jovin, proprietor of the Grammar Table, the star of Rebel with a Clause—a new documentary filmthat premiered January 10—and the author of the US national bestseller Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian (HarperCollins, 2022). 

We invite you to join Editors BC and Ellen for “Winter Grammarfest!”

When: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm PST
Where: Online via Zoom. Registration is open until January 17.

Enjoy the Q&A below!

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Crafting a Meaningful Land Acknowledgement: The Why and the How

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When: Saturday, January 27, 2024, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Where: Online via Zoom

Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report was released in 2015, land acknowledgements have become an integral part of many events, websites, and email signatures in Canada. But some people question their value. Are these acknowledgements simply “woke” culture getting out of hand? Are they performative exercises? Or can they be meaningful statements about the lands we call home and the roles Indigenous Peoples have played in stewarding these lands for millennia? This three-hour interactive seminar will give participants the information they need to ensure that their land acknowledgements are sincere.

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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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