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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 1d

Video: In our Meet an Editor series, @merelsinga.bsky.social talks about how important it is for writers to see editors as a member of their team. Editors are on your side to help create the best final product.

Meet an Editor: Merel Elsinga shares advice for people who need an editor

Merel Elsinga is a non-fiction proofreader and a plain legal language specialist. Her goal is to help lawyers create the most easily readable and accessible contracts for their clients. She advises…

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 1d

L'un des avantages les plus populaires de l'adhésion à Réviseurs Canada est l'accès à @chicagomanual.bsky.social, qui est disponible sans frais supplémentaires sur notre site Web. Visitez la page www.revisors.ca/membres/ress... (lien membre) pour commencer à profiter de cette offre dès maintenant.

Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 1d

Editors love PerfectIt software from @perfectit.bsky.social. This add-on to Word is a great little assistant editor, and Editors Canada members save 30%. Visit our member link to learn more:

PerfectIt - Editors Canada

PerfectIt helps deliver error-free documents. It improves consistency, ensures quality, saves time and helps to enforce style guides. PerfectIt is used by thousands of editors around the world…

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 1d

The Editors Canada Virtual Training Day is in 3 weeks. Register now as spots are limited!
The Virtual Training Day is a conference-style day-long event with curated training and networking sessions meant to keep you competitive in the current job market. Visit webinars.editors.ca to register.

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 1d

Editors Canada Editing Essentials is a test to assess basic competence in structural editing, stylistic editing, copy editing and proofreading. It also provides a qualification for entry-level editors. Learn more:

Editing Essentials test - Editors Canada

Learn about the Editing Essentials test offered by Editors Canada to test your qualifications as an editor.

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 1d

Are you an in-house editor? Check out the benefits that Editors Canada offers:

In-house Editors Benefits - Editors Canada

Can in-house editors benefit from joining Editors Canada? Yes, because we represent all editors in Canada! As members, in-house editors benefit from a variety of opportunities such as training,…

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 1d

Have you ever considered starting your own #editing agency, or are you interested in working with one and wondering how that works? Learn more by signing up for our Oct. 28 panel featuring four seasoned editing agency owners: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 2d

Many freelancers struggle with deciding what to charge and negotiating their rates. Our Oct. 28 webinar with Erica Machulak will help editors ask for what they’re worth and use pricing as a point of entry to build a sustainable business model. Register here: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 2d

Think you're a good proofreader? Test your skills with exercises (sample answers included!) in Edit Like a Pro: Proofreading, published by Editors Canada. Get your copy at www.editors.ca/publications...

Edit Like a Pro - Editors Canada

Edit Like a Pro is a series of four workbooks published by Editors Canada to help editors assess and improve their skills.

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 2d

Supposons que vous écrivez un texte. Que devriez-vous faire une fois la rédaction terminée? Téléchargez « Que peut faire un réviseur professionnel pour vous? » www.reviseurs.ca/embauchez/qu...

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 2d

Want a competitive edge? Tell employers they're hiring the best of the best. Become a Certified Professional Editor. www.editors.ca/professional...

Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 2d

Looking for the path to editing excellence? Check out Editors Canada publications: www.editors.ca/publications

Publications from Editors Canada - Editors Canada

The following are publications from Editors Canada. These tools help to define editing practices for editors and those who hire them.

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 2d

Is academic copy editing for you? Find out in our Oct. 21 webinar with James Harbeck, which will examine the particularities of a fascinating specialty that can’t be approached quite the same way as #copyediting mainstream trade books and magazines. Register now: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 2d

Les réviseurs d'expérience qui prodiguent des conseils aux réviseurs nouveaux et futurs disposent désormais d'une ressource gratuite. La trousse PromoCarrière propose une démarche générique qui favorise la réussite de leur entrée en carrière. reviseurs.ca/publications/

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 2d

If you edit Canadian English, this book is a must-have resource. The Editing Canadian English ebook is available for as little as $9.99, so why not pick up a copy, eh? #ECE3

Editing Canadian English - Editors Canada

Editing Canadian English is a reference guide about Canadian English, from Canadianization to spelling, abbreviations, punctuation, measurements, bilingual texts and so much more.

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 2d

This week in the #EditorsWeekly, @aealexander.bsky.social outlines six areas to consider as you dive into editing the creative and fun genre of fantasy novels.

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 3d

Registration for Editors Canada's 2025 professional certification exams is open! Is this the year you'll become a Certified Professional Editor? Learn more: www.editors.ca/professional...

Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 3d

Want a competitive edge? Tell employers they're hiring the best of the best. Become a Certified Professional Editor.

Editors Canada Professional Certification

Learn about professional certification for editors.

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 3d

Even the best writer has something to gain when they #HireAnEditor. Learn about the benefits of working with a professional editor and how to find one:

What can a professional editor do for you? - Editors Canada

Learn about what a professional editor can do to help you with your written project, whether it's a technical manual, non-fiction book, status report, journal article, novel, advertorial or blog post.

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 3d

Looking for spaces where you can connect with other editors? Join Editors Canada's Google Groups for practical advice on editing and the workplace, to share job opportunities and for recommendations on professional tools and technology: editors.ca/members/reso... (member link).

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 3d

Did you know that Editors Canada members can access great resources from the Canadian Press at no additional cost? Start using CP's Online Stylebook, Caps and Spelling and the Guide de rédaction en ligne through our website now: www.editors.ca/members/reso... (member link).

The Canadian Press - Editors Canada

The Canadian Press Stylebook, Caps and Spelling and the Guide de rédaction en ligne are included with Editors Canada membership! Canadian Press Online Stylebook & Caps and Spelling Bundle An…

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 3d

Réviseurs Canada offre des réductions avantageuses à ses membres et étudiants affiliés :

Réductions - Réviseurs Canada

Vous recherchez des économies sur les opportunités de formation, les ressources sur la révision et les fournitures de bureau? Réviseurs Canada est heureux d'offrir des rabais intéressants aux membres…

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 3d

In an era of fast-paced research and writing, AI “hallucinations” and misinformation, fact-checking is an incredibly valuable skill for editors to develop and promote. Get resources, tips and tricks for this key aspect of #editing in our webinar with Laura Edlund: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 4d

Struggling to find work in the current job market? You're not alone, and we have resources for you. Join us for an Oct. 28 roundtable on finding freelance, in-house and government work as an editor, led by Letitia Henville, Lara Hinchberger and Marion Soublière: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 4d

Want your client relationships to go smoothly? It's important to lay out terms when you're entering this legal relationship. Editors Canada offers a free template you can customize to make your own: www.editors.ca/hire/contract #freelancing #tools

Agreement Template for Editing Services - Editors Canada

Editors Canada has developed a freelance editing contract for the use of its members and others. The Agreement Template for Editing Services is available for download.

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