Welcome to the Calgary twig of Editors Canada!

Editors Calgary was formed in February 2015. For more information about editing in Calgary, including Editors Calgary social events and professional development opportunities, we invite you to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Twig Talk.

Contact Information

General Inquiries:

calgary@editors.ca

2024 Co-Chairs:

Karen Crosby

Jackie Lewis

Past Chairs:

News and Updates

Are you an editor in Edmonton? We are looking for a co-chair to join the tri-force. Help connect Edmonton’s editors and contribute to our province-wide online events. Email us to learn what is involved.

Opportunity to Speak Virtually for Edmonton Public Library
The Edmonton Public Library would like to hire an Alberta editor to give a virtual talk for 60–90 minutes aimed at early-career writers and self-publishing authors who are not used to being edited. Topics of interest include types of editing, why and how to hire an editor, finding a good match, working with an editor, common pitfalls, and troubleshooting. The format can be any combination of speaking, presenting, and answering questions, or a moderated Q&A. The editor and library would agree on a mutually convenient date and time in November; the library gets the best turnout on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Payment will be $175 by cheque, issued 1–2 weeks after the event. If you are interested, please email the co-chairs before end of day Friday, October 11, with a summary of your editing and speaking experience. We will pass names of qualified candidates to the library.

Meetings and Events

October Book Club
Our next book club pick, by popular demand, is The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers by Karen Yin. “With practical advice and hundreds of relatable examples, The Conscious Style Guide invites us to challenge binary thinking, embrace flexibility and creativity, and explore truly effective communication—in all aspects of our lives.” Read the full description here. Available from your favourite book store. You do not need to be a member of Editors Canada to join this event. 

In-person meeting: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Register here.
Virtual meeting: Monday, October 7, 2024 Register here. 

Fall Fling Brunch
Sunday, October 20  | 10:00 am–12:00 pm |  Members Only
The fall fling is back, baby, and better than ever. Join us for brunch at the Carriage House Inn ($34, subsided $20 by the twig) with a side of connection and camaraderie. Make some new editing acquaintances, say hello to old friends, and enjoy some networking over a hearty meal. Registration is open until noon on Wednesday, October 16. 

October Shop Talk: Louise Harnby—How to Sing a Global Editorial Song with Digital Instruments
Late October, 2024 | 12:00–1:30 pm | Free for members; $30 for nonmembers
Join us for a special session with Louise Harnby, an industry giant with over thirty years of experience as an editor, writer, speaker, and podcaster. She will share tips on how even non-techy practitioners can use digital tools to sing a global editorial song that builds trust, creates connections, finds work, and increases income. In addition to the live webinar, attendees will get a PDF transcript so that they can listen rather than taking notes. Confirmed date and registration to follow shortly! 

November YYC Webinar Club
Thursday, November 7 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm | Subsidized for members
We have arranged an 80% discount for our next webinar pick, so don’t miss out! We are looking for suggestions from the recorded webinars page. Please email us your suggestion by Friday, October 11. We will send a follow-up message to members with the title of the most popular choice and the discount code. On November 7, join us either at 11:00 to watch the webinar together or at noon for the discussion only. 

Winter Wrap-Up
Friday, December 13 | Evening | Members + guests only
Save the date! We’ll be hosting the luckiest of winter wrap-ups on Friday, December 13, and hope you can join us. Details and registration to come! 

Not an Editors Canada Member yet?

No problem. All Calgary-area editors are welcome to attend our events and meetings.