Saskatchewan
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WHO WE ARE
We are the Saskatchewan branch of the Editors' Association of Canada (EAC), the national professional association for Canadian editors. EAC has about 1,800 members; ours is the youngest branch, boasting more than 30 members. We present monthly programs and semi-annual workshops on topics of interest to editors, writers, and communicators.
For over 30 years EAC has provided professional support for working editors and has contributed to all aspects of business, educational, government, and corporate publishing.
Editors can help you say what you mean. They work on everything from ad copy and short business and corporate documents to full-length annual reports, books, and complex websites. Whether you are developing content or polishing your project, an editor can help you make your message clear, correct, and appropriate.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Editors' Coffee Chats
3rd Thursday of each month
• 7:30-9:00pm
• Taste Buds (1624 Lorne Ave, Saskatoon, unless otherwise noted)
• No charge, but buy your own coffee refreshments
September 17, 2009: Authors & Editors, with Arthur Slade
Do authors look ahead to working with an editor with joy or trepidation? What's it like for an author to work with an editor, anyway? What's it like for an author to work with two different editors, one American and one Canadian, at the same time?
Join us for an informal but informative coffee chat with Governor General Award-winning author Arthur Slade about the ins and outs, the ups and downs, and the colourful (or is that colorful?) road of writing and editing young adult fiction. Arthur will be launching his newest novel, The Hunchback Assignments, on September 22nd.
October 15, 2009: The Isolated Editor
Editing can be solitary work. Both in-house and freelance editors tend to work in isolation, which can lead to feeling cut off from collegiality, resources, and valuable second opinions. What do isolated editors do?
Join EAC SK for its October Editors' Coffee Chat session, The Isolated Editor, to discuss the pros and cons of editing in isolation and to perhaps develop an informal "Lonely Editor Guide" for navigating the terrains of solitary editorial work.
November 19, 2009: On-screen Editing
Editing environments have changed dramatically in the past decade. Where editors once worked exclusively off paper, many editors today practise their craft on computers only. What are the differences between editing on paper and on screen? What additional considerations do onscreen editors need to be aware of when they take on "paperless editing" work.
Join EAC SK for its November Editors' Coffee Chat session, Onscreen Editing, to hear and swap experiences about editing in electronic environments.
December 2009 [no meeting]
January 21, 2010: New Standards for Editing/Certification
EAC recently announced the release of a new edition of the association's pivotal publication of editing in the English language, Professional Editorial Standards. Tonight, some of the authors of the EAC's new Standards will tell us about the revision process and explain what has changed and what remains the same.
February 18, 2010: Editors’ Tips & Tricks
There's nothing like knowing a few good tips, tricks or shortcuts to move a project along. Every line of work has them, and editing is no exception. From learning how to find nifty tools and resources to dealing with text in a multitude of electronic formats, learning what other editors know can save you time and trouble.
March 18, 2010: Doing it in Style: Style sheets and style guides
A style sheet can make an editor's life easier, but it can also create more work. We'll discuss some of the burning issues with style sheets, such as how much information on a style sheet is too little (or too much), and how to encourage others working on the same project to follow one.
April 22, 2010: Annual Spring Fling
7:00 pm
Thursday, April 22, 2010
VIP Lounge, Remai Arts Centre
This year, our annual meet & greet for publishing and communications professionals will take place at the Ellen and Frank Remai Arts Centre (aka Persephone Theatre), upstairs, in the VIP lounge.
Our guest speaker will be Donald Ward. As an editor and designer,Ward has been involved in the production of well over 150 books in the past 30 years, as well as hundreds of issues of magazines, newspapers and academic journals.
"No book comes to publication by the efforts of the author alone," Ward wrote in The People, his 1995 survey of the First Nations of the western interior. "As an editor, in fact, I have sometimes wished we could dispense with authors entirely."
In addition to receiving the 2009-2010 CBC Literary Award for his short story, "Badger," Ward also received the Book of the Year Award at the 2003 Saskatchewan Book Awards for his collection of short stories, Nobody Goes to Earth Any More (Coteau Books).
May 20, 2010: The Business of Editing
Email notices are sent every month to members and non-members (if requested) announcing the monthly meeting. Please contact us if you would like to be added to this emailing.
EAC Saskatoon traditionally holds two workshops per year, in fall and spring.
Spring 2010 Workshop
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Grappling with Grammar Presenter: Frances Peck |
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Tuesday 23 March, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue, Saskatoon |
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Cost: EAC members - $145 before 5 March; $165 after 5 March |
| Non-members - $195 before 5 March; $225 after 5 March |
Click here for full details and to download the registration form (.pdf 179KB).
Past workshops have included:
* Eight-Step Editing with Jim Taylor (Nov 09)
* Crafting Clear and Concise Communications with Frances Peck (Apr 09)
* Writing and Editing Marketing Copy with Peter Roccia (Nov 08)
* Copy Editing: the Basics with Cheryl Lund (Apr 08)
* Grammar in Action! with Peter Roccia (Nov 07)
* From Concept to Completion: Managing the Production Process with Jennifer Latham (Apr 07)
* Practical Proofreading with Ruth Wilson (Nov 06)
LOOKING FOR WORK?
Job opportunities—short and long-term contracts, in-house positions—are posted to members through our EAC Saskatchewan Job Hotline. Saskatchewan members also receive notices for Alberta and Manitoba through the Prairie Provinces Branch.
LOOKING FOR AN EDITOR?
Are you looking for an editor? Send your job description to our hotline coordinator and we will broadcast your request to our membership. Interested editors will respond to you direct.
What will it cost?
Some freelance editors charge a flat project fee, many charge by the hour, and a few charge by the page, word, or day.
Hourly rates range from $30 to $80 depending on such factors as
- experience of the editor,
- type of editorial task,
- complexity of the project, and
- time available to complete the project.
It is reasonable for you to ask to see a résumé, work samples, and references. It is also a good idea to provide a sample of your document or project for estimating purposes. If you've narrowed down your choice to two or three editors and can't decide, you may wish to pay each to edit a short sample of your materials and choose the candidate who most suits your needs.
NEWSLETTERS
Latest Edition is the newsletter for the prairie region of the Editors' Association of Canada. Available only to branch members, Latest Edition contains valuable information about Prairie Provinces and Saskatchewan branch events and activities, member news and profiles, and interesting articles about the art and craft of editing.
For more information, contact the Latest Edition editor:
Download a sample copy of Latest Edition(PDF).
MEMBERSHIP
To find out how you can become a part of our local network of professional editors, contact us.
You can also find more information about EAC membership on our national website. Click on "Join EAC" to find the necessary information and forms.
EAC SASKATCHEWAN BRANCH
2009-2010 Executive
| Chair | Susan Bond Hurka |
| Past Chair | Perry Millar |
| Treasurer | Wilf Popoff |
| Secretary/ Membership | Felicitas Egunyu |
| National Representative | Ursula Acton |
| Regina Treasurer | Kelly Fournel |
Committees
| Professsional Development | Perry Millar & Ursula Acton |
| Database Manager | Ursula Acton |
CONTACT US
EAC Saskatchewan
Box 23014
Saskatoon, SK S7J 5H3
email the Saskatchewan branch
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Saskatchewan Writers Guild
The Saskatchewan Writers Guild is a provincial organization representing writers in all disciplines, at all levels of development. With more than 500 members, the SWG is one of the largest writers' organizations in Canada. The mission of the Guild is to improve the status of writers in Saskatchewan.
Saskatoon Writers' Coop
The Saskatoon Writers' Coop offers support and stimulation to writers in and around Saskatoon, especially those engaged in creative or literary genres. It does this by focusing on the development of craft and related business skills, by building community, and by fostering a sense of excitement about writers and writing.
IABC Saskatoon
A local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, IABC Saskatoon is dedicated to raising the standard of communications and promoting the value of professional communications.
CPRS Saskatoon
Referring to itself as "the little chapter with the big ideas," the Saskatoon chapter of the Canadian Public Relations Society provides an environment of networking and professional development for communicators working in public relations in Saskatoon and northern and central Saskatchewan.
PWAC Saskatchewan
The Professional Writers Association of Canada (formerly the Periodical Writers Association of Canada) offers support for professional freelance writers who work in the magazine, newspaper, corporate, government, and book publishing industries. With local chapters in six national regions, including Saskatchewan at Large, PWAC represents professional writers across Canada.
Saskatchewan Publishers Group
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting Saskatchewan book publishers and promoting Saskatchewan-published resources, the Saskatchewan Publishers Group offers display, sales, promotion, and marketing opportunities to its member publishers.
This page was last updated 6April2010