Upcoming Webinars Archive - Editors Canada Webinars

Beyond the Gender Binary: Editing for More Inclusive Fiction

Presenter: Tanya Gold and Eliot West

Webinar begins: November 12, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Intermediate

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

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

Webinar begins: November 15, 2025 12:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Accessibility , Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

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 […]

Where Do You Come In? Explaining Editing to Writers

Presenter: Amanda Lewis

Webinar begins: November 19, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

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 […]

Introduction to Editing Speculative Fiction

Presenter: Tanya Gold and Genevieve Clovis

Webinar begins: November 25, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Editing Specializations , Niche Publishing

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 […]

Handling Hard Stories: Tips for Editing Distressing Content

Presenter: Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa

Webinar begins: November 27, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing , Self Care

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 […]

Editors as the Premium Option: Finding and Serving High-value Clients Post AI

Presenter: Catie Phares

Webinar begins: December 2, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Intermediate

Topics: AI , Editing Software , Marketing

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 […]

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

Presenter: Délani Valin

Webinar begins: December 4, 2025 1:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Language: English

Level: Introductory

Topics: Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

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 […]