Saskatchewan
- Who We Are
- Monthly Meetings
- Professional Development
- Looking for Work?
- Looking for an Editor?
- Newsletter
- Membership
- Saskatoon Executive
- Contact Us
- Related Organizations
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 1,600 members; ours is the youngest branch, boasting just over 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
Evening programming will be held the third Monday of every month, starting at 7pm, in the Jessie Miller room of St James' Anglican church, 609 Dufferin Ave, Saskatoon.
17 Sept: "Academic vs Popular Writing: A False Debate?" w Prof Bill Waiser
15 Oct: Editors' Round Table
19 Nov: Tour -- venue tba
17 Dec: Wine and Cheese social
21 Jan: "Editors & Document Design" w Michelle Boulton
18 Feb: Taxes
18 Mar: Copyright w Don Purich
15 Apr: Social Media
May: AGM/ Potluck social
June: Spring Fling Event -- venue TBA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EAC Saskatoon traditionally holds two workshops per year, in fall and spring.
Spring 2013 Workshop
| Copy Editing and Proofreading w Ruth Wilson |
| Copy Editing 18 April; Proofreading 19 April 2014 |
| Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue, Saskatoon |
Previous offerings include
* Eight-Step Editing with Jim Taylor
* Advanced Proofreading/ Substantive Editing with Ruth Wilson (May '12)
* Editor as Concertmaster with Moira White (Nov '11)
* Proofreading Process with Ruth Wilson (Apr '11)
* More Grammar/ Plain Language (two days) with Frances Peck (Nov '10)
* Grappling with Grammar with Frances Peck (Mar '10)
* 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 directly.
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
2011-2012 Executive
| Chair | Ursula Acton |
| Past Chair | Wilf Popoff |
| Treasurer | Linda Dietz |
| Secretary | vacant |
| Membership & Programming | Neil Bailey |
Committees
| Professsional Development | Ursula Acton & Perry Millar |
| 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
20Mar2013