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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 webinar offers an introduction into the art of comic book lettering. Steve Colle Steve’s 37 years in the comic industry cover a range of retail, editorial, marketing and publishing […]

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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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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 introduced the world’s first international plain language standard. Instead of the quiet summary of current plain language practices that people were expecting, the Standard is a major rethink of how to write clearly … and ethically. The Standard is language-neutral. Its core concepts can be applied 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, […]

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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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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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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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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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Ce webinaire vise à approfondir les capacités rédactionnelles liées à l'usage des médias socionumériques. De nos jours, en effet, les organisations, publiques aussi bien que privées utilisent les médias socionumériques comme moyen de communication avec leurs différents auditoires. Nous aborderons dans ce webinaire les meilleures pratiques en rédaction pour les médias socionumériques, les stratégies de choix des cibles et du support à utiliser et les règles de rédaction propres à chaque plateforme. Le webinaire vise donc à la fois l’élaboration d’une stratégie rédactionnelle pour les réseaux sociaux (Persona, axe de communication, ton de communication, etc.), les techniques de rédaction pour le web et la rédaction propre à chaque plateforme.

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Que répondre aux personnes critiquant ou ayant des préjugés contre le langage clair ? Quels sont les outils à ma disposition pour m’aider à rédiger clairement ? Ont-ils des limites ? Quels sont les éléments les plus importants à réviser dans un texte pour le rendre clair ? Quels sont les obstacles qui m’attendent si je veux rédiger clairement ? Peut-être vous êtes-vous déjà posé ces questions ou avez été confronté à une situation où la rédaction claire n’était pas si simple. Dans le cadre de ce webinaire, nous essayerons de créer une boite à outils en communication claire et simple, pour répondre à ces questions et permettre à tout le monde d’acquérir les clés pour comprendre et appliquer les bonnes pratiques en rédaction claire. Pour ce faire, nous présenterons les principaux conseils prodigués par les guides de rédaction claire, mais également ceux mis en avant par des spécialistes. Nous verrons quelles réponses donner à ceux qui doutent de l’importance de la rédaction claire, mais aussi quelles sont les limites de la pratique (tant dans les guides que dans le travail quotidien).

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