Upcoming Webinars Archive - Editors Canada Webinars

Arc of Life: Narrative Arc in Creative Nonfiction

Presenter: Lynne Melcombe

Webinar begins: April 23, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Editing Specializations , Fiction Editing , Niche Publishing

Narrative arc roughly describes the way stories in English-language cultures flow: exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, resolution. (Different cultures tell stories in different ways and with different goals. Narrative arc does not apply to storytelling across all cultures.) Creative nonfiction uses the same structure as fiction, but whereas fiction authors create a compelling arc […]

Essential Proofreading Skills

Presenter: Sharon McInnis

Webinar begins: April 29, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Core Editing Skills , Proofreading

If you’re new to proofreading or you’re an editor thinking about adding proofreading and fact-checking to your freelance services, check out Essential Proofreading Skills, presented by Sharon McInnis, CEO (Chief Error Officer) of ProofingQueen Editing. With 20+ years of freelance experience providing proofreading and fact-checking to a wide range of corporate clients, Sharon is uniquely […]

Introduction to Copyediting

Presenter: Amy J. Schneider

Webinar begins: May 6, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Copy Editing , Core Editing Skills

This webinar presents overviews of the general approach to copyediting fiction, how to build a fiction style sheet, and conscious language in fiction. Topics include the fiction copyeditor’s mindset and workflow, grammar and usage concepts unique to fiction, treatment of dialogue, and checking both factual and fictional elements. Attendees will learn the basics of what […]

Bon en français, bon en révision ? Oui, mais… de la bonne façon !

Presenter: Valérie Myriam Manseau

Webinar begins: May 13, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: French

Level: Introductory

Topics: French Webinars

Ce webinaire se veut une classe d’orientation pour les personnes qui aimeraient se professionnaliser dans le domaine de la révision linguistique, mais qui hésitent à se lancer. Il s’adresse aussi aux personnes qui ont l’impression de stagner dans leur profession ou qui se sentent à court de ressources. Y seront abordées, entre autres, les qualifications […]