Recordings

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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This webinar will provide a step-by-step guide to build your online publication. Whether it’s an indie magazine, a personal passion project or an editorial extension to your brand, you’ll receive practical tools for launching your publication and growing its presence over time. You’ll be led through essential initial steps such as finding your editorial voice, […]

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In The Subversive Copyeditor, Carol Fisher Saller outlines three principles that she believes are crucial to developing a good relationship with an author: carefulness, transparency and flexibility. Carefulness has to do with adhering to the “first do no harm” principle—that is, not implementing changes that are incorrect, or that overstep your knowledge, or that you can’t […]

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This one-hour webinar will outline acceptable copy editing productivity rates, illustrate how to measure your productivity, and provide 10 tips for increasing your productivity. The concept of “acceptability” will be linked to the new Editors Canada Standards for Copy Editing and will take into consideration that what may be viewed as acceptable depends on every […]

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In this webinar, attendees will be introduced to the exciting world of cookbook and recipe editing. Lauren will cover the basics of editing recipes and speak to some of the unique challenges associated with this niche. Topics include best practices for editing ingredient lists and methods, how to address special sections and what to include […]

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Vous ne le savez peut-être pas, mais une personne sur cinq autour de vous est neuroatypique – c’est-à-dire que son cerveau fonctionne différemment de celui de la majorité. Elle peut être autiste, douée, TDAH, dys-, etc. Les possibilités sont nombreuses et les enjeux sont bien réels. Comment bien communiquer et désamorcer les conflits quand notre […]

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Speeches, presentations, podcasts, webinars, videos and other spoken materials need special consideration when you’re writing or editing them. The standard tone, style, punctuation and grammar rules don’t always apply. This session will help writers and editors create better spoken content by reviewing the differences between printed and spoken materials in detail. Writers and editors who work […]

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In this webinar, we will explore the deep roots of antisemitism in fiction and the harmful ways that antisemitic tropes continue into literature today. I will first provide an overview of Judaism and antisemitism for folks who may be less familiar. I will then go through a non-exhaustive list of Jew-coded traits to watch for […]

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An overview and introduction through the intricacies of a grant application from inception to completion. This webinar will cover how to find grants that work for specific individuals and organizations, how to edit for clarity and concise ideas, tips to ensure that your application stands out and how to align with various strategic initiatives to […]

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In this webinar, Letitia and Katherine will present several ways editors can work together with an anti-hustle approach for mutual benefit. In the first half of the webinar, Letitia will discuss networking, volunteering and community-building, describing how editors can build their income by building their reputation among colleagues as well as potential clients. She will […]

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In this webinar, participants will learn about copyediting translations for clients. The webinar will summarize the different levels of editing, then focus on copyediting for translations. Topics include differences between British, American, and Canadian English; common grammar and punctuation errors; and common issues to watch for when editing a translated piece. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions for the Q & A session.

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Whether you’re working with scripts, rough sketches, or nearly final art, even the most visual of stories can be aided by an editor’s sharp eye. Learn how to incorporate art directions in your developmental editing, balance text with art in stylistic editing, and proofread with roughs and finished pieces. This course will teach you how to tackle the art portion of an art-based story with confidence.

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Clients hire editors they trust. So how do you build trust in the online world? Start by adding persuasion to your website. In this webinar, you’ll learn 5 easy-to-apply steps for adding persuasion to your editing website.

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Book series can be lucrative endeavours for indie authors and publishers alike, but they also come with their own challenges. In this two-part webinar, you will learn about how editing a series differs from editing an individual book.

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Editors are often responsible for creating final documents for users. This session explores how we can make Microsoft Office documents more accessible.

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Learn how, why, and where to use descriptive transcripts and make the most of your media!

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Sharing your editing skills with other adult learners can be rewarding and even a creative exercise as you plan how to organize and deliver your material. Yet it can also be intimidating, especially without a plan for how to convey your material in a way that's engaging and outcomes driven.

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Have you always been a little mystified about what it is editors do, or even terrified at the prospect of working with one? This webinar breaks down the editing process (the stages of editing) and describes the relationship between editor and author. Bottom line: there's nothing to fear!

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To grow your editing business, you’re going to need more clients. Good marketing will help make you visible to potential clients and create interest in your services—and digital marketing was made for solopreneurs like you. In this session, you’ll learn to craft a solid marketing campaign for your editing business that minimizes time and cost without sacrificing results.

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Many editors and medical communicators stumble into working on manuscripts for scientific or medical journals, with little to no training on how to perform a good edit and what’s needed to shepherd a manuscript from draft to submission.

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Learn the most common characteristics of readers, what they find readable subjectively, how to write to meet the both reader needs and expectations. Stephens has updated Writeability Guidelines originating with Edward Fry of readability fame to emphasize brain research evidence.

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One day your long-term client in the marketing field will entrust you with a "tiny contract" or "very easy confidentiality agreement." Whether we want it or not, legal documents come knocking on our doors. Are you ready?

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