Design Skills Archives - Editors Canada Webinars

Editing Tables and Graphs

Presenter: Kristen Hines

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Design Skills , Editing Software

Level: Introductory

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 […]

Transferring Editorial Skills to the World of Content Design

Presenter: Christina Vasilevski

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Design Skills , Marketing , Plain Design , Software

Level: Introductory

Plain language. Readability. Consistency. Clarity. These aren’t just skills that we hone as editors. They’re also skills that are vital to the success of the websites and apps we use every day. But someone has to write and refine all that copy—why can’t it be you? “Content design” is the current buzzword in the tech […]

Editing the Art of Comic Book Lettering: An Introduction

Presenter: Steve Colle

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Design Skills , Editing Specializations , Niche Publishing

Level: Introductory

Beyond proofreading and copy editing the text in comics, editing the art and design of the lettering is an integral responsibility of comic book editors. This is where stylistic editing comes into play as it considers factors such as: Why composition, clarity, consistency, and purpose are key to the art of lettering How important spatial […]

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Kickstarting Your Online Magazine: A Roadmap and Workshop

Presenter: Sennah Yee and Gabrielle Marceau

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Design Skills , Editing Specializations , Niche Publishing , Technical Skills

Level: Introductory

This webinar will provide a step-by-step guide to build your online publication. Whether it’s an indie magazine, a personal passion project or an editorial extension to your brand, you’ll receive practical tools for launching your publication and growing its presence over time. You’ll be led through essential initial steps such as finding your editorial voice, […]

Design for Readability

Presenter: Lisa Orchard and Christa Bedwin

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Design Skills

Level: All levels

In this workshop, Lisa Orchard and Christa Bedwin share their decades of experience with how visual and infographic components can energize a text to make it both more compelling and easier to understand.

Getting Started in InDesign

Presenter: James Harbeck

Language: English

Number of sessions: 2

Topics: Design Skills , Technical Skills

Level: Introductory

Learn from a seasoned expert all the parts, features, tools, settings, styles, and shortcuts you’ll need to handle layout, typography, graphic elements, colours, and output.

Book Formatting Using Word Styles

Presenter: Meghan Behse

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Design Skills , Editing Software , Freelancing

Level: Introductory

In “Book Formatting Using Word Styles” you’ll learn how to create a fully customizable print book layout using Microsoft Word. Learn how to: set trim and margins sizes; properly format sections with the correct headers and footers; and use paragraph styles to create a consistent, professional looking print book layout. This webinar will also teach you how to correct word spacing, adjust for orphans and widows, and save your document as a print-ready PDF.

Copy Editing Standards: Tables, Visual Elements, and Multimedia

Presenter: Robin Marwick

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Copy Editing , Design Skills , Editors Canada Standards

Level: Introductory

If you're comfortable copy editing text but aren't as confident when it comes to visual elements, then this introductory webinar is for you! Focusing on Professional Editorial Standard D12, Robin Marwick will teach you everything you need to know to ensure that all visuals are consistent across a document. This includes tables, graphs, headings, image caption styles, numbering, and more.

Edit Your Résumé for In-House Work

Presenter: Letitia Henville

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Design Skills , Marketing

Level: Introductory

Looking for ways to standout when applying to in-house positions? Why not start with one of your most important assets: your résumé! In this free webinar, writer and editor Letitia Henville will share with you how to craft a persuasive and winning résumé that highlights your past work experience, as well as how you can tailor your résumé to the different kinds of publishers.

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How to Handle Digital Photos

Presenter: James Harbeck

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Topics: Design Skills , Technical Skills

Level: Introductory

Tags: digital photos, photo adjustments

There is no such thing as a neutral photo. Every photo you'll ever see has been processed: colour adjustment, light balance, cropping, and sometimes finer manipulations to fix flaws or trick viewers. To be in control of how photos look, you have to know how to use the processing software (e.g., Photoshop, Lightroom).