Upcoming Webinars Archive - Editors Canada Webinars

Engineering Your Networking Experiences

Presenter: Kelly Schrank

Webinar begins: October 10, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

As professional communicators, we are adept at researching, planning documents and crafting our words to communicate effectively. So why don’t we use these skills when attending events where there will be opportunities to network? Come to this webinar to gain a new perspective on networking, use your skills to make the most out of the […]

Immersion Blending: Edits that Mix the Reader’s Mind into the Narrative

Presenter: Molly Cernik

Webinar begins: October 15, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Core Editing Skills , Developmental Editing , Fiction Editing , Freelancing , Teaching , Writing

When teaching authors how good fiction works, you can go through elements of writerly craft, and often that’s what they wanted and they’ll go away happy. Sometimes, though, they want more: how craft came to be and the secret mechanics underpinning it. Often, this ends with a recommendation to study psychology, in the hopes that […]

The Future of Editing: Leaning into What AI Can’t Do

Presenter: Catie Phares

Webinar begins: October 17, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Intermediate

Topics: Editing Software , Software , Web Editing

Many editors report that they have experienced a marked decrease in work since the introduction of generative artificial intelligence (AI), and particularly ChatGPT. In this webinar, seasoned academic editor Catie Phares will cover seven key areas of limitation for generative AI—areas that represent promising opportunities for editors to thrive in the post-AI world. Additionally, Catie […]

Perfectly Imperfect: Accepting and Embracing “Good Enough”

Presenter: Rhonda Kronyk

Webinar begins: October 23, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Freelancing , Self Care

Editors take pride in submitting their best work to their clients, but many have learned not to read the published copies of the books they work on because they invariably find errors. We sometimes succumb to the illusion of perfection, which can cause self-doubt and imposter syndrome to sneak into our thinking. Knowing how powerful […]

Newsletters, Emails and Presentations: Improving the Tools of Business Communication

Presenter: Michelle Waitzman

Webinar begins: October 29, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Business Skills , Editing Software , Software

Businesses and non-profit organizations use newsletters, emails and presentations to connect with clients and donors; keep staff informed; attract more business; raise their profile and stay accountable to regulators, shareholders and other key audiences. These important tools often don’t get the attention they deserve— like editing! This webinar uses plain language principles to help you […]

Proofreading for Businesses and Ad Agencies

Presenter: Sharon McInnis

Webinar begins: November 6, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Intermediate

Topics: Business Skills , Core Editing Skills , Marketing , Proofreading

Proofreading for businesses and ad agencies can be a lucrative field for a keen-eyed proofreader. But how does corporate proofreading differ from traditional proofreading? First, although many businesses and ad agencies use experienced writers for marketing materials, they don’t often hire editors or fact-checkers. This means that, if you are a corporate proofreader, you are […]

Know What You’re Getting Into: How to Vet Projects for Sensitive Themes

Presenter: Amelia Winters

Webinar begins: November 12, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Business Skills , Diversity and Inclusion , Freelancing , Self Care

While there are many great reasons to work directly with indie authors, one of the challenges is that you have no built-in filter to protect you from highly difficult or insensitive subject matter. When I started working with indie authors, I had no idea how much I would need to double as a sensitivity reader. […]

So You Want to Be an In-House Technical Editor?

Presenter: Claire Fossey

Webinar begins: November 14, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Intermediate

Topics: Technical Editing , Technical Skills

Do you need a scientific or engineering background to have a hope of being hired as a technical editor? Or can having a different background actually be a selling point? How do you pitch yourself when applying for in-house work? And once hired, how do you build enough trust to keep that job while you […]

AI Editing Uncertainty: Navigating Ethics, Copyright and Privacy

Presenter: Perrin Lindelauf

Webinar begins: November 19, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Intermediate

Topics: Business Skills , Business Skills , Software , Web Editing

AI tools have already proven themselves useful, yet to many they present a moral morass of ethical issues, privacy concerns and copyright violations. This presentation will first look at some ethical considerations regarding the use of AI tools. The perspectives provided don’t presume to provide moral guidance but will offer nuanced understanding of a complex […]

Rendre les documents inclusifs et accessibles

Presenter: Julie Hutsebaut

Webinar begins: November 21, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: French

Level: Introductory

Topics: Accessibility , French Webinars

Dans un monde de plus en plus numérique, il est primordial de veiller à ce que les documents soient inclusifs et accessibles. Ce webinaire introductif sur la création de documents inclusifs et accessibles est une occasion inestimable d’apprendre les principes, les techniques et les outils nécessaires pour optimiser l’accessibilité des documents et des communications. Il […]

The Freelance Editor’s Guide to Low-Stress, Authentic Selling

Presenter: Erin Brenner

Webinar begins: November 27, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Intermediate

Topics: Business Skills , Freelancing , Marketing

Discover a fresh approach to sales that aligns with your values as a freelance editor. This webinar introduces a client-centric mindset that prioritizes long-term relationships and mutual benefit. In this webinar you’ll learn how to do the following: * adopt to a consultative approach * identify ideal clients among prospects *qualify leads * manage your […]

Harness the Power of Neurodiversity to Maximize Your Potential as an Editor

Presenter: Rhonda Kronyk

Webinar begins: December 4, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Freelancing , Project Management , Self Care

For many neurodiverse editors, meeting deadlines, keeping up with administrative work and maintaining focus are well-known barriers to doing their jobs more effectively. But editors with ADHD often haven’t been taught that they also gain strengths, such as a propensity toward empathy, an ability to hyperfocus and creative problem-solving skills that they can use to […]

Editing Tables and Graphs

Presenter: Kristen Hines

Webinar begins: December 10, 2024 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Design Skills , Editing Software

Help data tell their stories through effective tables and graphs. Learning outcomes: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to determine whether a table or graph is needed optimize the presentation of numerical information identify and eliminate “chart junk” Kristen Hines Kristen teaches […]