Recordings

Plain language. Readability. Consistency. Clarity. These aren’t just skills that we hone as editors. They’re also skills that are vital to the success of the websites and apps we use every day. But someone has to write and refine all that copy—why can’t it be you? “Content design” is the current buzzword in the tech […]

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Beyond proofreading and copy editing the text in comics, editing the art and design of the lettering is an integral responsibility of comic book editors. This is where stylistic editing comes into play as it considers factors such as: Why composition, clarity, consistency, and purpose are key to the art of lettering How important spatial […]

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As adults, we may think of children’s picture books as short and simple. Kidlit editors know that they’re anything but. Editing for children is a joyful, engaging niche—but picture books come with editorial considerations that can differ from those in other fields of literature. As an editor and an author, I’ve been on both sides […]

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Would you like to be certified but find the process daunting? You may have wondered whether preparing for an exam is worth the effort and anxiety — and we believe the answer to that question is yes! Join Robyn So (Certified Structural Editor, Certified Stylistic Editor) and Roma Ilnyckyj (Certified Professional Editor) as they share […]

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Content Manager, Heidi Turner, guides editors of all levels through the ins and outs of LinkedIn, and how to best utilize this often-overlooked social media platform to network, engage with the editing community, and grow your freelance editing career. You don’t need to have millions of followers or post dozens of times every day to […]

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La féminisation des titres, noms de métiers et noms de fonction est entrée dans les mœurs en français québécois. Quant à la rédaction inclusive, son utilisation augmente, mais elle n’est pas encore complètement acquise, et surtout, les manières de la mettre en œuvre varient. Certains procédés alourdissent le texte; d’autres nuisent à la lisibilité. Ce […]

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Beaucoup de textes sont écrits en fonction de stratégies de communication. Cela influe sur la révision. Je donne des cours de rédaction stratégique. Je suggère de faire un lien avec la révision stratégique. J’ai donné à la présentation le titre de « Rédaction stratégique ». Ce pourrait aussi bien être « Révision stratégique ». Il […]

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Almost every first-time author approaches an editor when they believe their manuscript is finished and ready for the finishing touches—and almost every first-time author is wrong. What’s an editor to do? Consider adding manuscript evaluations to the menu of services you provide. Without running up a big tab, the author can get a realistic appraisal […]

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Marketing is vital to building and maintaining a business, but many freelancers don’t know where to start, what strategies are most effective, and how to avoid sounding salesy. In this webinar, we’ll discuss effective strategies for finding and connecting with your ideal clients. We’ll also discuss techniques for positioning yourself as the best choice so […]

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Book Coaching is a relatively new profession that has sprung up in recent years to replace the support publishing houses no longer provide to writers. But how does book coaching differ from the services editors provide? Can anyone call themselves a book coach, and what exactly do they do for writers? A vibrant community of […]

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In summer 2023, the International Organization For Standardization published the world’s first international plain language standard. While the standard does summarize many current plain language practices that people were expecting, it has several other guidelines that plain language writers and editors have not always been aware of or focused on. These include putting readers’ needs first, paying attention to […]

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Two years and many books are between Book One and Book Two. You pick up the second book’s manuscript to edit it — and you freeze. Who was that minor character, again? What were we doing? When did Main Character get that scar? That’s one scenario where a good concordance can save you time, headaches […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Everyone’s heard of work/life balance, but it seems that few people achieve it, let alone maintain it long-term. In this webinar, you’ll learn strategies—such as adopting the right mindset, setting boundaries, and saying no without guilt—that will help you achieve more balance in your life. You’ll also learn what actions to take if you start […]

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If you’re ready to up your Microsoft Word game, then this session is for you. You’ll learn about common keyboard shortcuts and how to create your own. You’ll also be introduced to Word’s wildcard function and to macros. With a knowledge of how to use these tools, you’ll be able to automate mundane tasks, increase […]

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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 […]

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The rapid spread of AI tools following the release of ChatGPT has sent shockwaves through industries, job markets, schools and the media, generating fear of job loss, doomsday predictions, confusion and, here and there, glimmers of hope and excitement. This webinar examines the current state of AI tools as they apply to editors. The first […]

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Session 1 Overview of the new document and updates to The Fundamentals of Editing Session 2 Updates to Structural Editing, Stylistic Editing, Copy Editing and Proofreading The Professional Editorial Standards (PES) is a publication of Editors Canada that helps inform professional development, hiring decisions, educational and training curricula, professional certification and more. The newly adopted […]

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The new Professional Editorial Standards introduces section A1, Editorial teams, for the first time. How do editors work with other editors? How should we work with each other?  The Standards has categorized this as a Fundamental of Editing — meaning all professional editors should have an understanding of the expectations and etiquette around working with […]

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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 […]

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Working as an editor can be incredibly rewarding and also physically and mentally demanding. The science of ergonomics provides answers on how to optimize our workspaces to be more productive, focused and energetic as editors. This two-part webinar series will outline fundamental information and provide instruction on how to assess risks and prevent and manage […]

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The rapid spread of AI tools following the release of ChatGPT has sent shockwaves through industries, job markets, schools, and the media, generating fear of job loss, doomsday predictions, confusion, and, here and there, glimmers of hope and excitement. This webinar introduces ChatGPT as it applies to editors, examining how we can put this tool […]

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This webinar will answer questions attendees might have about alt text and its current use in multiple contexts to enable accessibility for different types of content. The presentation will define alt text, provide an overview of who might use alt text and why and introduce guidelines on composing alt text. Whose job is it to […]

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