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Truth, Trust, and Indigenous Representation – Identifying and Resisting False Narratives in Editorial Practice

Presenter: Kaitlin Littlechild
Webinar begins: November 10, 2026 1:00 pm

False narratives and misinformation about Indigenous Peoples continue to shape publishing in ways that can reinforce harmful stereotypes, distort Indigenous selfhood, and undermine authentic representation. As editors, we have an important role in recognizing and resisting these narratives throughout the editorial process. Presented jointly by the Indigenous Editors Association and…

Virtual Networking Session

Presenter: Editors Canada
Webinar begins: November 12, 2026 1:00 pm

Topic : How do you incorporate rest, relaxation and breaks into your life and workflow? Editors Canada is piloting national virtual networking sessions as part of our webinar season! Based on event success and demand, we will incorporate these as a mainstay of our webinar lineups moving forward. Editors Canada…

Finding your friends: The many types and benefits of mastermind groups

Presenter: Michelle Waitzman and Suzanne (Sue) Bowness
Webinar begins: November 18, 2026 1:00 pm

Freelancing can leave you feeling like to have to figure everything out for yourself. But when you gather trusted peers and form a “mastermind” group, you create a support system that works. In this discussion, panelists will describe their own experiences with mastermind groups, plus share other models. They will…

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Professional Editorial Standards: How do they work for you?

Presenter: Michelle Boulton, Moira Rayner White

Many of Canada's editors use new technologies and work in industries that are far from traditional print publishing. Technolhttps://youtu.be/EDqhZkO2_nEogical advances and current working methods are at the heart of the latest edition of Professional Editorial Standards, Editors Canada's cornerstone publication. This new edition took effect January 1, 2017, and is now available…

Beyond Once Upon a Time: Intro to Editing Picture Books

Presenter: Laura Bontje

As adults, we may think of children’s picture books as short and simple. Kidlit editors know that they’re anything but. Editing for children is a joyful, engaging niche—but picture books come with editorial considerations that can differ from those in other fields of literature. As an editor and an author,…

Conscious Language and Copyediting Fiction

Presenter: Amy J. Schneider

Conscious language is a growing area of interest for editors, and it applies to fiction as well as nonfiction. Language in fiction (in both narration and dialogue) that is sexist, racist, ageist, ableist, homophobic, or transphobic, although it may seek to reflect real life and further the story, can be…

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