The following partners worked to bring you this conference:
Manitoba Editors' Association
The Manitoba Editors’ Association [MEA] promotes high editing standards, creates professional development opportunities, and facilitates the exchange of information. Membership is open to those who practise, have practised, or aspire to practise the subtle art of editing. The MEA features several professional development workshops per year, usually on Saturdays or weekday evenings. The MEA also convenes several Whine and Dine Luncheons per year as opportunities for collegial discussion and improving professional skills. The MEA lists a directory of freelance editors on its website to make it easier for businesses and members of the public to hire an editor for books and other projects. Visit www.manitobaeditors.ca to register for events, become a member, or look for an editor. |
Association of Manitoba Book Publishers
The Association of Manitoba Book Publishers represents a diverse group of 13 Manitoba publishing houses. The AMBP works with the publishing industry by striving to raise the profile of and highlight books produced by Manitoba publishers. In doing so, the AMBP works with people central to the business of publishing, and provides the following services:
The AMBP also produces Prairie books NOW! PbN is a widely read publication dedicated to covering the new books by Prairie publishers and writers. PbN is available free-of-charge at bookstores & libraries throughout the Prairies. www.ambp.ca |
Society for Technical Communication
STC Manitoba is the local chapter of the Society for Technical Communication. STC promotes standards and opportunities in communication with any of the following characteristics:
To receive notice of the sessions, use the contact form at www.stcmanitoba.org. To become a member, join STC at www.stc.org. |
The Writers' Collective of Manitoba
The Writers’ Collective offers a range of programs and services to help writers hone their craft, whether they write for pleasure or profit. We connect writers to each other, their audience and their communities. Our programs and services include:
www.thewriterscollective.org |
Editors' Association of Canada
The Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des réviseurs began in 1979 as the Freelance Editors' Association of Canada to promote and maintain high standards of editing. EAC is the voice of editors in Canada, with 1,500 members and affiliates, both salaried and freelance, who work in the corporate, technical, government, not-for-profit and publishing sectors. EAC's professional development programs and services include professional certification, an annual conference, seminars, guidelines for fair pay and working conditions, and networking with other associations. EAC has six regional branches: British Columbia; Prairie Provinces (currently on hiatus); Saskatchewan; Toronto; National Capital Region; and Quebec/Atlantic Canada, as well as smaller branches (called twigs) in Calgary, Alberta; Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph, Ontario; Hamilton/Halton, Ontario; Kingston, Ontario; Nova Scotia; and Newfoundland and Labrador. Visit www.editors.ca to join EAC today. |
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