By establishing connections with fellow editors, writers and industry professionals, editors gain access to a diverse pool of knowledge and experiences, fostering continuous learning and growth. A well-nurtured network can also open doors to new projects, collaborations and career advancements. This page provides collaborative and networking avenues for editors to explore.
On this Page:
Networking Fundamentals
Have you been considering mentoring novice or aspiring editors? In this blog post, freelance editor, writer and mentor Jennifer D. Foster explores the benefits of editorial mentorships for both the mentor and the mentee.
Book Review: Networking for Freelance Editors
Are you looking for resources to help you on your freelancing journey? In this blog post, freelance writer and editor Jasmine Peteran describes the two key things that Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri’s Networking for Freelance Editors taught her.
Engineering Your Networking Experience
Come to this webinar to gain a new perspective on networking, use your skills to make the most out of the networking opportunities and learn tactics for engineering your own networking experiences for maximum effectiveness and enjoyment.
Feeling Lost in the Editing Crowd? Join the Student Affiliates!
Are you a student studying editing, have you recently completed an editing program, or are you a more experienced editor? Consider joining the student affiliate Facebook group. In this blog post, editor and writer Becky Noelle shares the benefits of having an online space where student affiliates and more experienced editors can learn from each other.
A Little Help From My Friends: Starting a Mastermind Group
A mastermind group is a place for an informal professional group of colleagues to share their editing frustrations and wins. In this blog post, experienced freelancer Suzanne Bowness explains why you should start a mastermind group and what steps you should take to form one.
Making the Shift from Student to Freelance Editor
Are you a new graduate looking to start freelance editing? In this blog post, freelance copy editor, proofreader and writer Natalia Iwanek discusses her experience going from student to freelance editor and how networking and other activities can help launch your editing career.
Social media might be the easiest tool for networking, though it can be difficult to navigate. The Hub’s “Make the Most of Social Media” provides tips and insights into how to make social media work for you.
“Meet Your Future Self”: Helping Student Editors Network
In 2021, Editors BC held an informal Zoom call for students and editors where they had conversations and networked. In this blog post, editors Claire Majors and Letitia Henville describe this networking event and offer insights to help other Editors Canada branches and twigs plan networking sessions.
Networking, Introverts and Squirrels
Although networking may require a lot of effort, it is a great way to connect deeply with fellow editing professionals. In this blog post, plain language specialist Gael Spivak discusses several viable ways of networking, including connections, E-communities and volunteering.
The Power of Affective Communities in Editing
Alex Benarzi shares the why and benefits of building “affective communities” for editors.
In this blog post, independent scholar, writing mentor and editor Mary Rykov discusses the importance of mentorship and provides several suggestions for mentors and mentees about how they can improve their relationship.
Seven Ways to Connect with New Authors without Social Media
Is the rat race of social media posting getting to you? Lisa Hislop presents a clear list of ways to network with authors (but you can apply it more broadly) without the use of Instagram, Linkedin, Bluesky and the rest.
Some Notes on Networking on LinkedIn for Editors
Do you use LinkedIn to network with fellow editors? In this blog post, Tanya Mykhaylychenko discusses what networking is, with whom you can network and when it’s a good time to reach out on the LinkedIn platform.
Using Volunteer Work to Make Yourself More Marketable
Volunteering is a great way to get professional development and training. In this blog post, plain language expert Gael Spivak summarizes what she learned through her volunteer experiences and offers tips on how you can approach your volunteering more strategically.
Why I Chose to Join a Professional Editing Association
There are many benefits to joining a professional editing association, even if you identify as an introvert who prefers working independently. In this blog post, editor S. Robin Larin shares her thoughts on joining Editors Canada as a freelance editor and an introvert. She discusses how even introverts need fellow travellers.
Working with Other Editors: What, Why and How
In this webinar, Letitia and Katherine will present several ways editors can work together with an anti-hustle approach for mutual benefit.
Networking Opportunities
A New Gathering Place for Academic Editors
Cathy McPhalen discusses the vision for Editors Canada’s new special interest group for freelancers who work with academic clients.
These toolkits contain information for new twig coordinators and members of branch executive committees, or for anyone who is interested in learning more about how to establish or to administer an Editors Canada branch or twig
Are you looking for a way to connect with Editors Canada members and student affiliates? Our dedicated Google Groups are exclusive spaces where anyone who belongs to the association can participate in courteous and respectful discussion by email, a web interface or both.
Branch meetings are free to attend for members. Visit the “Branch Meeting” website to see when your branch is holding its next session.
Editors Canada lists all scheduled events and meetings as they become available here.
Social media might be the easiest tool for networking, though it can be difficult to navigate. The Hub’s “Make the Most of Social Media” provides tips and insights into how to make social media work for you.
The Editors’ Vine & la Vigne des réviseurs
Established in 2020 for members of Editors Canada who face barriers to attending branch or twig meetings, the Editors’ Vine was so named because a vine grows in and among branches and twigs. Currently, the Editors’ Vine meetings happen on the first Tuesday of the month.
Conferences
Congrès des langagiers et langagières
Depuis 2019, Réviseurs Canada organise tous les deux ans une journée de conférence entièrement en français. C’est l’occasion d’offrir des services de qualité adaptés à ses membres francophones.
The Book and Periodical Council lists editing conferences throughout Canada as they become available.
Editors Canada Annual Conference
Editors Canada promotes professional development opportunities for editors and other communications professionals at its annual conference, held each spring