2012 Q4 Executive Briefs (Your national executive council uncovered) So, you’ve seen the pictures of the national executive council (NEC) hard at work by now, and you have an idea of what we look like as we discuss association issues. Not very exciting pictures, I know. But beneath that unexciting exterior there’s lots of neat stuff going on. These quarterly summaries will give you a brief, […] Read more
Executive Briefs (Your national executive council uncovered) So, you’ve seen the pictures of the national executive council (NEC) hard at work by now, and you have an idea of what we look like as we discuss association issues. Not very exciting pictures, I know. But beneath that unexciting exterior there’s lots of neat stuff going on. These quarterly summaries will give you a brief, […] Read more
Yes, You Can! Eight misconceptions about certification debunked Discover how certification can help your career. Register today. Misconception #1: The tests are too hard. No one passes them. Fact: The tests measure excellence, and are the gold standard in editing and proofreading. They’re meant to be challenging. However, many people successfully pass the tests. If you prepare well, and have at least five years […] Read more
EAC: National e-news update, September 17, 2012 News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada Happy New Year from the Editors’ Association of Canada! Okay, so it isn’t the start of a new calendar year, but Labour Day signals new beginnings and the unofficial end of summer. Did you make any resolutions in January? Why not treat […] Read more
EAC: National e-news update, June 20, 2012 News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CONFERENCE: Where the wild things were2. AGM: EAC awards two new honorary life memberships3. ELECTIONS: New national executive council and national committees4. GET INVOLVED: Volunteers needed5. EAC CERTIFICATION: Mark your calendar!6. FRANCOPHONE AFFAIRS: Plan francophone gaining momentum7. MEMBER NEWS: A […] Read more
Barbara Dylla named 2012 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, June 27, 2012—Montreal editor Barbara Dylla is the recipient of the 2012 Lee d’Anjou Volunteer of the Year Award presented by the Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC). Barbara, a member of EAC’s Quebec-Atlantic Canada (QAC) branch, originally joined the association to expand her professional network. She was gratified to discover EAC had something […] Read more
Editors’ Association of Canada Recognizes 14 Newly Certified Editors Through its Landmark Certification Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 30, 2012—The Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC) is pleased to announce that 14 candidates have successfully joined the ranks of professional editors as recognized by EAC’s landmark certification program. With nine new Certified Copy Editors and eight new Certified Stylistic Editors (including three editors who earned both Copy Editing and Stylistic Editing […] Read more
2011 Tom Fairley Award Shortlist Announced FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, May 23, 2012—The Editors’ Association of Canada (EAC) has announced the finalists for the 2011 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. In recognition of their outstanding editorial performance, finalists receive a cash prize of $500 each. The $2,000 grand prize is awarded annually to an editor who has shown excellence, skill and talent […] Read more
EAC: National e-news update, April 17, 2012 News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada In this issue: 1. CERTIFICATION: The results are in!2. CONFERENCE: Making the most of Conference 2012 is as easy as (June) 1-2-3!3. MARKETING & PR: Wanted: Your favourite grammar tips4. OOPS AWARDS: Send us those slip-ups!5. MEMBER NEWS: Tell the world about […] Read more
EAC: National e-news update, January 24, 2012 News, events, tips and updates for members of the Editors’ Association of Canada Happy New Year from the Editors’ Association of Canada! Resolutions. Love them or hate them, New Year’s resolutions are all the rage at this time of year. Whether or not you’ve pledged to become the very best version of you in 2012, the beginning […] Read more