Freelancing Archives - Editors Canada Webinars

Finding Work Roundtable

Presenter: Letitia Henville, Marion Soubliere and Lara Hinchberger

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Core Editing Skills , Freelancing

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. Are you struggling to find work in the current job market? Join us for a […]

Take LinkedIn to the Next Level: Go Beyond Your Profile

Presenter: Michelle Waitzman

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Freelancing , Marketing

Level: Introductory

If you want to edit for businesses, non-profit organizations, professional associations or the public service, LinkedIn is the social platform where your potential clients hang out. But having a profile on LinkedIn is just the first step. LinkedIn offers a lot of ways to network with fellow editors and editing-adjacent peers, connect with potential clients, […]

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

Presenter: Molly Topple

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

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

Level: Introductory

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 […]

Engineering Your Networking Experiences

Presenter: Kelly Schrank

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Business Skills , Freelancing , Marketing

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 […]

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

Presenter: Amelia Winters

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

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

Level: Introductory

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. […]

Perfectly Imperfect: Accepting and Embracing “Good Enough”

Presenter: Rhonda Kronyk

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Freelancing , Self Care

Level: Introductory

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 […]

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

Presenter: Rhonda Kronyk

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

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

Level: Introductory

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 […]

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

Presenter: Erin Brenner

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Freelancing , Marketing

Level: Intermediate

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 […]

Good Pageside Manner

Presenter: James Harbeck

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Business Skills , Freelancing

Level: Introductory

Just as doctors improve their results when they have good “bedside manner,” editors improve their results when they have good pageside manner. It’s not enough to be confident in what will improve the manuscript; you also need to communicate it in a way that will help your client understand and happily accept it, or at […]

The Hidden Traps of an Online Platform

Presenter: Judy Mohr

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Freelancing , Technical Skills

Level: Introductory

The internet is a part of our world now, but there are so many ways that we find ourselves in trouble. It’s time to learn how to build an online platform safely and avoid the various hidden traps. In this session, we will: assess physical and internet security and how activities online could be adversely […]

10 Strategies for Growing Your Editing Business

Presenter: Erin Brenner

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Freelancing

Level: Attendees should have been in business for at least 3 years

You’ve successfully launched your editing business: you have a few clients, have a handle on business administration, and even market. You’ve got some experience. How can you get to the next level? How can you grow your business to meet your income or other business goals?

Introduction to Project Management and Time Tracking for Freelancers

Presenter: Cath Ennis

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Freelancing , Project Management

Level: Introductory

This webinar will introduce some basic project management principles that will help freelancer editors to develop more accurate timeline estimates for their projects, track their progress on current projects, and manage multiple simultaneous projects. The session will also suggest some methods for tracking and visualizing time and earnings that will help attendees to collect meaningful data to proactively develop their freelance business.

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.

How to Get Organized and Stay Productive When You Are Your Own Boss

Presenter: Sagan Morrow

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Freelancing

Level: Intermediate

Freelance editors face unique challenges: you essentially have two jobs with editing projects for clients and with running your business. In this session, you’ll learn how to manage your time and energy effectively when you are your own boss and you work from home... plus how to stay disciplined and improve productivity, without the burnout and overwhelm.

Productivity While Working From Home

Presenter: Sagan Morrow

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Freelancing , Self Care

Level: Intermediate

Working from home effectively requires a different set of skills than working in an office environment. In this webinar, you'll learn how to manage work-life balance effectively, home office tips and tricks, and ideas for how to organize yourself so you stay on track with your business goals and priorities (without neglecting your personal life).

Business Planning for Freelancers

Presenter: Sagan Morrow

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Freelancing , Marketing

Level: Intermediate

Struggling to stay focused with your business? Feeling overwhelmed about everything you need to work on? You need a business plan!

Get Into a Long-Term Relationship With Your Clients!

Presenter: Michelle Waitzman

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Business Skills , Freelancing

Level: All levels

Learn how to turn one-off or short-term projects into ongoing clients. Marketing your business and negotiating with new clients is time-consuming and stressful. It’s much easier to work with clients who already know you and value the work you do.

To Be More Efficient and Consistent, Build a Better Checklist

Presenter: Kelly Schrank

Language: English

Number of sessions: 1

Topics: Topics: Business Skills , Freelancing

Level: Intermediate

Tags: checklists, time management, workflow

Come to this session to learn how using a comprehensive checklist created and updated for a specific communication task can help you differentiate workflows, systems, and activities; spell out style and formatting details, track your progress, document metrics, and give you a sense of completion and peace of mind.