Editors' Association of Canada (EAC)
The Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des réviseurs (EAC) promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communication. Our 1,800 members, both salaried and freelance, work with individuals in the corporate, technical, government, not-for-profit and publishing sectors.
EAC sponsors professional development seminars, promotes and maintains high standards of editing and publishing in Canada, establishes guidelines to help editors secure fair pay and good working conditions, helps both in-house and freelance editors to network, and cooperates with other publishing associations in areas of common concern.
Contact Info
27-505 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON
Canada
Phone: 4169751379
Email: info@editors.ca
Website: www.editors.ca
Continuing Education Policy
http://www.editors.ca/training/index.html
Train with the Editors' Association of Canada—the editing experts!
Your choices for high-quality professional development opportunities include branch seminars and programs, the annual national conference and publications such as Meeting Editorial Standards, Professional Editing Standards and Editors' Association of Canada Certification: Study Guide and Exemplars.
The membership advantage
The programs are open to members and non-members. As a benefit of membership, members pay a lower registration fee for seminars, the conference and certification tests. Join now.
Branch seminars and programs
The Association's six regional branches offer seminars and programs covering a range of topics, including basic skills in proofreading, copy editing and substantive editing. They also deal with special-interest and advanced topics such as web editing, technical editing, photo editing and business development.
For details, check with the branch nearest you.
National conference
The annual national conference, which is hosted by a different branch every year, provides training and networking opportunities for members and the public alike. The 2010 conference will take place in Montreal.
Meeting Editorial Standards
Meeting Editorial Standards is an "apprenticeship on a bookshelf." This two-volume set of self-tests and discussion covers the range of core editorial skills in a Canadian context. Suitable for either independent study or course work, this versatile educational tool is adaptable to the skill level of all editors.
Email: National Office
Email: info@editors.ca
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