Upcoming Webinars

This webinar is held in collaboration with Word on the Street Toronto.  Structural editing distinguishes itself by being a high-level kind of editing that might not touch the draft’s original language at all. However, that does not mean the structural editor works on groundless whim; because each structural editing choice is large in scope, so […]

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Some very talented editors fail routine editing tests. Their failure isn’t because of their lack of editing skill, but because they don’t know enough about how tests are constructed. Conversely, some people (former teachers come immediately to mind) do surprisingly well at editing tests because they know how to set tests and understand what to […]

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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, […]

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Vous souhaitez bonifier vos services, mettre à jour vos outils de travail et faire valoir votre valeur ajoutée d’humain à l’ère de l’IA? C’est par ici! Dans cet atelier pratico-pratique, vous apprendrez comment utiliser une panoplie d’outils, de plateformes et de fonctionnalités IA pour mieux servir vos clients… démonstrations à l’appui! ChatGPT pour les suggestions […]

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This webinar will not be recorded.   Revenu Québec Mission: Pour contribuer au développement économique et social du Québec en assurant le financement des services publics, nous soutenons les citoyennes, les citoyens et les entreprises dans la compréhension et l’accomplissement de leurs responsabilités fiscales. Nous veillons à ce que chacune et chacun paie sa juste […]

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If you’re like most people, you’ve heard a lot about how to create and achieve goals—but you still struggle with the process. In this session, you’ll learn proven strategies for setting and achieving goals. You’ll also learn what practices to avoid and how to overcome the obstacles that can sabotage your goals.    Presenter Suzy […]

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Readers and other audiences want accurate content. Professional editorial standards include fact-checking and accuracy. Plain language calls for accurate content. Writers, editors, plain language specialists, journalists, content creators, other communication professionals, employers and clients want text that is presented as fact to actually be correct.  For a long time, fact-checking has been a skill that […]

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Bridge the gap between basic research and practical communication. Present strategies for applying findings from cognitive psychology, linguistics and neuroscience to real-world writing, editing and communication tasks—such as improving clarity, fostering inclusivity and enhancing reader engagement. Highlight interdisciplinary approaches and translational research that inform best practices. Presenter Cheryl Stephens is a leader in the field […]

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“Publish or perish” is axiomatic in academia, and that means that university presses are putting out thousands of books each year—and copy editors are busy making sure that it’s not “publish and perish.” If you’re a good academic copy editor with good university presses as clients, you can keep your calendar full. But academic copy […]

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Join us for a day of curated workshops and networking sessions meant to enhance your editing skills and keep you competitive in the current job market. Note: This package includes the sessions listed below. All sessions will be held on October 28, 2025. Recordings will be sent out to all registrants within 5-7 days of […]

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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 […]

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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. Thinking and talking about money takes practice. Most emerging freelancers and independent consultants struggle with […]

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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.  Have you ever considered starting your own editing agency? Would you like to work with an editing agency […]

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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.  Generative AI is often presented to editors as just another new tool—a way to write faster, edit more […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Writers often see editors as everything from gatekeepers and dream crushers to miracle workers and typo fixers. Why? Because many writers don’t fully understand what editors actually do. The first step to successfully working with a writer is figuring out what kind of editing the writer needs. The next step is clearly explaining how you’ll […]

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Two experienced editors of speculative fiction will discuss what science fiction and fantasy can look like. You’ll learn about the overlap and blurring of borders between genres, the complex chemistry of worldbuilding, and how to decipher all this and apply it to all realms of editing. Building off your fiction editing knowledge, they’ll take you […]

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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 […]

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AI hasn’t eliminated the need for human editors—but it has shifted who values us most. In this webinar, veteran academic editor Catie Phares will show you exactly which clients still invest in editing, why they do it, and how to reach them. You’ll leave this session with a clear picture of your ideal clients and […]

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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 […]

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