Forget whatever you think about conferences: editors conferences are edifying and fun! And you won’t want to miss this this year’s conference taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia from June 7–9.
Editors Canada is offering 1- and 2-day options for the conference, as well as reduced rates for student affiliate members of Editors Canada and members from our partner associations:
- Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (all member associations)
- Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
- Indexing Society of Canada
- ACES: The Society for Editing (US)
- Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA; US)
- Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd; Australia)
- Society for Editors and Proofreaders Ltd (SfEP; UK)
Check it out! The list of keynotes and speakers is impressive.
The schedule includes a wide range of relevant topics such as sensitivity reading, plain language, editing children’s books, mastering macros, nostalgia in creative non-fiction, managing your business, the struggle of self-determination and diverse representation in published works, the benefits of professional certification, and more. (There’s a detailed list online.) And as usual, sessions in French or English are scheduled.
You’ll also want to take advantage of the once-a-year opportunity to attend the Editors Canada speed mentoring session.
And whether you’re attending alone or going with a group, sign up with the conference buddy program. It’s a great opportunity to mix it up and meet more people while getting the reassurance of a bit of peer support. (The buddy system is for everyone.)
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