Ethical Editing Archives - Editors Canada Webinars

Editing for Everyone: Practical Accessibility for Editors

Presenter: Sonya Poller

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Accessibility , Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

Level: Introductory

Note: This session will take place during the Editors Canada Virtual Training Day and will be available at a discounted rate as part of the Training Day package. Visit the Training Day webpage for the full schedule and package rate. In this hands-on, thought-provoking webinar, editors will explore how everyday editorial decisions impact accessibility and how small changes […]

Handling Hard Stories: Tips for Editing Distressing Content

Presenter: Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing , Self Care

Level: Introductory

Sometimes editing brings us into close contact with others’ suffering. Whether you’re working on medicolegal reports, memoirs or social justice material, editing distressing content can take a quiet toll on our mental health. In this webinar, you’ll learn practical strategies to help you stay grounded while doing emotionally difficult work. We’ll cover ways to recognize […]

Between Worlds, With Care: Conscious Editing from a Métis Perspective

Presenter: Délani Valin

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

Level: Introductory

What does it mean to edit with care across worldviews, identities and structural pressures? Grounded in Catherine Richardson’s concept of Métis third space, this webinar offers editors a framework for conscious, relational editing. We’ll explore how colonial assumptions shape editing practices, how to make room for oral and culturally rooted forms, and how to engage […]

Beyond the Gender Binary: Editing for More Inclusive Fiction

Presenter: Tanya Gold and Eliot West

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

Level: Intermediate

Do you care about inclusive language and storytelling in fiction? Want to explore an ever-changing world of experiences and ideas outside the gender binary? Two non-binary fiction editors who specialize in queer and queer-inclusive texts will discuss the complexities of non-binary genders and how they intertwine with the craft of fiction. They’ll give you practical […]

Decolonizing Editing

Presenter: Amber Riaz

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Accessibility , Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

Level: Introductory

This webinar is held in collaboration with The Festival of Literary Diversity. This is an hour-long conscious language and ethical editing presentation focused on how editors can recognize the colonial perspective and intervene in instances where colonial language is being used to misrepresent information. Presenter Amber Riaz works at Independent Evaluation Group, World Bank, as […]

An Editor’s Guide to Assessing and Addressing Problematic Content

Presenter: Crystal Shelley

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

Level: Introductory

Words and stories hold power, and our role as editors is to help clients craft their writing to reflect their intended message. Even if we understand that biased or exclusive language can render text ineffective or harmful, addressing these issues is often easier said than done. In this session, you’ll hear practical tips that will […]

Anti-Islamophobia Editing: Using Inclusive Language and Plain Language to Counter Hate Speech

Presenter: Amber Riaz

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Accessibility , Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing , Teaching

Level: Introductory

This webinar explores how radical editing can help mitigate the creation and perpetuation of harmful stereotypes. We begin by exploring one specific stereotype perpetuated by Canadian media and the resulting fear of the other. I define Islamophobia and explore how it is expressed in words and actions in Canada. I then provide the current legal […]

Inclusive and Conscious Language for Editors: How to Edit for Respectful Content and Why it’s Important

Presenter: Dr. Amber Riaz

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Editing Specializations , Ethical Editing

Level: Introductory/ Intermediate

This webinar uses scenario-based discussions to explore issues of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). We know that language is constantly evolving to reflect rapidly changing social interactions and dynamics. How do we, as editors and publishing professionals, keep up with these changes? How do we express our flexibility, our willingness to change, in our work? What are the issues we need to be aware of as we consider EDI and accessibility? By the end of the webinar, participants will have an understanding of EDI issues most relevant to editing and publishing, and practice how editors can help shape language with an eye to inclusion and justice.