News, events, tips and updates from Editors Canada
In this issue:
- TRAINING: Register now for our FREE editing webinars!
- MEMBER DISCOUNT: Save 60% on the Literary Review of Canada
- ACADEMIC EDITING: Join the book club!
- MEMBER SERVICES: Committee update
- GET INVOLVED: National Volunteer Month
- FEATURED VOLUNTEER: Amanda Feeney
- MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!
- PARTNER NEWS: Indigenous Editors Circle
- NEC: Notes from your national executive council
1. TRAINING: Register now for our FREE editing webinars!
Don’t miss these upcoming free webinars from our spring professional development lineup:
- May 6: Introduction to Copyediting in 2025 (Amy J. Schneider)
- May 13: Bon en français, bon en révision ? Oui, mais… de la bonne façon ! (Valérie Myriam Manseau)
You can also explore a variety of past recorded sessions on our webinars page.
Plus, get specialized training at SFU
Expand your editing and writing skills by specializing in plain language or technical communication. Sign up for a free info session to explore an online certificate program from Simon Fraser University Continuing Studies:
- April 29: Plain Language Certificate Info Session
- May 1: Technical Communication Certificate Info Session
2. MEMBER DISCOUNT: Save 60% on the Literary Review of Canada
Editors Canada members and student affiliates can subscribe to the Literary Review of Canada at over 60% off the cover price—the magazine’s lowest price.
About the Literary Review of Canada
Published 10 times a year, this English-language magazine features thoughtful and thorough book reviews, original essays, strong opinions, debates and fresh ideas. With over 300 reviews per year, it’s the most comprehensive source of information on the books that matter now and the stories that need to be told.
Often compared to the New York Review of Books, the Literary Review of Canada provides a much-needed perspective that is relevant for all writers, editors and readers who care about culture, literature and politics.
Included with your print subscription, you’ll also get FREE access to the Literary Review of Canada website, reviewcanada.ca, so you can read the current issue and thousands of reviews from the archives—all this for only $35 (this is $54 off the $89.50 cover price and $23 off the $58 subscription price).
Subscribe now for one year—that’s 10 issues—for only $35!
Visit the member services section of the website to get this special offer for Editors Canada members and student affiliates.
Looking for other benefits of membership? Check out the Editors Canada member resources and member services pages.
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Looking for tips for using the Editors Canada website? Here are some of the most common issues and workarounds.
3. ACADEMIC EDITING: Join the book club!
Love to read and geek out about academic editing? Interested in low-cost, high-value professional development? Then join us for a meeting of the Editors Canada/Editorial Freelancers Association academic editing special interest group book club! 📚 This is a great space for professional education and community-building. Still not convinced? Co-chair Letitia Henville wrote a post for The Editors’ Weekly on the benefits of our book club and some of the upcoming events (which are free and open to everyone!).
If you missed our April event on (or want to continue learning about) the second edition of Elements of Indigenous Style, Tara Penner wrote a post for The Editors’ Weekly that may be of interest!
Next up:
- June 6: Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious About Serious Books (3rd ed.) by William Germano. Hosted by Rudy Leon of rudyleon.com | RSVP here.
Use code UCPNEW to get 30% off when you purchase the book online! - September 19: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors by Erin Brenner. Hosted by Alex Crawley of lodestareac.com and featuring an author Q&A | RSVP here.
Use code UCPNEW to get 30% off when you purchase the book online!
4. MEMBER SERVICES: Committee update
The member services committee has been testing out the proposed Editors Canada Discord server with help from the association’s student affiliates and a handful of other volunteers. So far, the feedback has been positive, and we look forward to taking this to the next stage.
Additionally, the Welcome Kit has been reworked and is ready for national executive council review and approval. We’re thrilled to have been able to knock out two large projects this year already, and we have our eyes set on our next big feat: More social engagement within Editors Canada! If you have any thoughts on social events you’d like to see (and I mean any), please email the committee chair, Maylon Gardner, to share your ideas.
5. GET INVOLVED: National Volunteer Month
April is Volunteer Month in Canada! A big thank you to everyone who has volunteered for Editors Canada in the past. We are a better association because of you. In fact, we are an association because of you. Editors Canada would not exist without volunteers.
If you’re interested in getting involved, it’s never too late to get started. There’s still time to stand for 2025–26 national executive council positions and committee chairs. We always have room on our many national committees, and other opportunities are available as well. Most work is done remotely, so it doesn’t matter where you live.
Here are some more ways to get involved:
The Editors’ Weekly is looking for summer and fall content
Sharing your insights with other editors is a great way to build community and add to your online visibility! The Editors’ Weekly is open to blog posts about editing topics that are important to you. Whether you’d like to discuss your editorial niche, accessibility, conscious language, business or technology tips, or another angle, your post could help others learn and grow. Submit your idea any time to blog@editors.ca!
Call for contributors for l’Hebdomadaire des réviseurs
We’re looking for people who would like to take contribute to the association’s French-language blog, l’Hebdomadaire des réviseurs. We’re looking for new topics and new ideas so all suggestions for the French blog are welcome. If you’re interested, email Gaby Balan. We value your participation.
Join the marketing and communications committee
Do you like engaging with others over a shared passion? Us too! Join the marketing and communications committee (marcom) to connect with members and others, and to help get the word out about what an editor really does (hint: it’s pretty dang cool).
Our projects include things like creating social media posts and other communications for promotion or edification, analyzing our presence on social media, finding opportunities to bring editors into schools and other settings through our ambassador program, and more.
No marketing or communications experience needed—we’re a supportive team and we’ll help you to learn what you need. If interested, reach out to the marcom chair, Sarah Higgins.
Looking for a member news coordinator
Interested in sharing exciting news from members and student affiliates of Editors Canada? Read on for a role that may be the perfect fit.
Editors Canada is looking for a member news coordinator. The coordinator monitors membernews@editors.ca and compiles monthly news about members and student affiliates that is published on the member news section of the website and the e-news update. The coordinator may also actively seek member news proposals in local news and through Editors Canada’s member discussion forums.
If you’re interested in shining a light about Editors Canada members and affiliates who win awards, publish books and make their mark in other important ways, email communications@editors.ca.
Looking for volunteer opportunities?
If you want to volunteer for Editors Canada, check out VolunteerConnect, our resource for matching volunteers to tasks. You can use this searchable tool to
- find opportunities of interest to you
- list yourself as a potential volunteer
Volunteering lets you give back to your organization, but you also receive so much in return: experience, skills, contacts, friendships and a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Volunteer today!
For more information about volunteering in Editors Canada, email the chair of the volunteer management committee.
6. FEATURED VOLUNTEER: Amanda Feeney
What do you do if you’re a language lover with a degree in translation but have discovered that field isn’t truly for you? Edit, of course! That’s what Amanda Feeney decided after taking time off work to be with her children. She earned her BA in French–English translation in 2006 from the University of Ottawa, but it was the publishing certificate she earned in 2019 from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) that set her on her new path.
“I tried an online editing course at TMU, and I fell in love with editing!” she says.
In 2018, Amanda joined Editors Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph twig and started volunteering to update the twig’s website and social media accounts. From 2021 to 2024, she was the twig’s co-chair, organizing events, starting a monthly online newsletter and arranging an exhibitor table at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival to raise awareness about Editors Canada.
“Volunteering with my local twig has been a wonderful way to get to know other local editors and to learn more about Editors Canada itself,” Amanda says. “Working remotely can be lonely, but having a community of editors has been immensely helpful.”
Amanda has also been involved with the United Nations Online Volunteers, which allowed her to hone her editing skills in the real world. She has been editing and proofreading at Colborne Communications since landing an internship there in 2020.
“I edit everything from novels, memoirs and non-fiction works to government reports and corporate documents,” Amanda says. “I really enjoy the variety of work I get to do.”
Life with her husband and three children keeps Amanda busy when she’s not editing. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, camping, playing board games and travelling.
“I hope to one day live abroad,” Amanda says, “while continuing to work as an editor.”
~S. Robin Larin
The featured volunteer recognizes the contributions of our dedicated people who keep Editors Canada going. Volunteers are the backbone of the association, and we are grateful for the many members and affiliates who answer the call when help is needed.
Want to make a difference in your association? Find out more about volunteering for Editors Canada.
7. MEMBER NEWS: A round of applause!
Virginia McGowan PhD (Editors Atlantic) released an updated and revised edition of her book Harness the Power of Mentoring: How to Find and Work with the Right Mentor–A Guide for the Solopreneur. Originally published in 2019, this book was a finalist in the International Book Awards and Best Book Awards, business category. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.
Sharon McInnis (Editors British Columbia) is once again presenting her course, titled “Proofreading for Businesses and Ad Agencies,” via the Editorial Freelancers Association. The current course began on March 5, 2025. Check the EFA Education page for any future courses taught by Sharon and other great editors.
Cy Strom (Editors Toronto) and 2025 Writers’ Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award winner Bänoo Zan are co-editors of the acclaimed international anthology Woman Life Freedom: Poems for the Iranian Revolution, out April 1. News of Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver launches, and other information on the book is available on Facebook.
Editors Canada Member News is where we share information about members and affiliates who win awards, publish books and make their mark in other important ways.
Do you have an achievement you’d like to share? Are you excited about a new project or opportunity that has come your way? Let us tell the world all about it! Please send your stories to the member news coordinator.
8. PARTNER NEWS: Indigenous Editors Circle
The Indigenous Editors Circle: Cultivating Community and Collaboration
The Indigenous Editors Circle stands as a powerful five-day educational program designed to reshape how Indigenous stories are shared across Canada. Organized by the Indigenous Editors Association (IEA), the event honours the visionary legacy of late founder, Dr. Gregory Younging, and embraces their core mission of empowering Indigenous editors and storytellers. Rooted in the “braid” methodology established in 2015, the Circle is a culturally informed space where participants, including Indigenous editors, publishing professionals and storytellers, engage in collaborative learning.
Through thoughtful dialogue and practical skill-building, participants address industry challenges and refine practices that ensure respectful representation and editing. The Circle prioritizes cultural sensitivity, reciprocity and community-focused approaches. This transformative event reinforces the IEA’s commitment to professional development and collaborative networking, cultivating enduring partnerships that elevate Indigenous voices. Scheduled for May 2025, the Indigenous Editors Circle serves as a forum for mutual support and learning, ensuring that the legacy of Indigenous storytelling continues to thrive with integrity and care across Canada. We forge a future where Indigenous narratives are celebrated, nurtured and shared responsibly.
To learn more and support the Circle, visit the Raisely page.
9. NEC: Notes from your national executive council
The national executive council (NEC) met on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
A lot of projects are currently under way at Editors Canada:
The publications committee continues to work on Edit Like a Pro: Copy Editing.
The NEC is working hard on streamlining processes and improving workflows.
Our francophone members continue to be top of mind as we work to improve French service offerings.
Webinars are currently running as scheduled, and planning for the next season of webinars is expected to begin shortly.
With no conference scheduled for 2025, alternative plans for this year’s awards are in the works. Thank you all for the nominations. Across all awards, we have received an impressive number of equally impressive candidates!
Work on the strategic plan is nearing completion. After a final round of member consultation, the plan will be finalized, and we will begin the exciting work of implementing changes that will support the growth and development of Editors Canada over the next few years.
The NEC met again on Sunday, April 27. A summary of that meeting will appear in the next e-news update.
Kaitlin Littlechild
President
The national e-news update is produced on behalf of the national executive council by the national office.