Descriptive Transcripts for Accessibility and More
Presenter:
Julie Kay-Wallace
Learn how, why, and where to use descriptive transcripts and make the most of your media!
La vulgarisation scientifique : principes et techniques
Presenter:
Al Hassania Khouiyi
Ce webinaire vise à faire une revue large de la vulgarisation scientifique, ses origines, son importance, les techniques usuelles, les outils qui peuvent aider les vulgarisateur.trice.s ainsi que les erreurs communes à éviter.
Creating Accessible Documents
Presenter:
Suzanne Schaan
Editors are often responsible for creating final documents for users. This session explores how we can make Microsoft Office documents more accessible.
Series Secrets: How to Edit Sequels and Companion Books
Presenter:
Emily Stewart
Book series can be lucrative endeavours for indie authors and publishers alike, but they also come with their own challenges. In this two-part webinar, you will learn about how editing a series differs from editing an individual book.
Persuasion Wins: Creating a Persuasive Websites for Your Freelance Business
Presenter:
Erin Brenner
Clients hire editors they trust. So how do you build trust in the online world? Start by adding persuasion to your website. In this webinar, you’ll learn 5 easy-to-apply steps for adding persuasion to your editing website.
Editing Stories in Images
Presenter:
Julie Kay-Wallace
Whether you’re working with scripts, rough sketches, or nearly final art, even the most visual of stories can be aided by an editor’s sharp eye. Learn how to incorporate art directions in your developmental editing, balance text with art in stylistic editing, and proofread with roughs and finished pieces. This course will teach you how to tackle the art portion of an art-based story with confidence.
Copyediting Tips for Translators
Presenter:
Vanya Wryter
In this webinar, participants will learn about copyediting translations for clients. The webinar will summarize the different levels of editing, then focus on copyediting for translations. Topics include differences between British, American, and Canadian English; common grammar and punctuation errors; and common issues to watch for when editing a translated piece. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions for the Q & A session.