Editing Presentation with Lisa Hislop
Are you interested in, or curious about, becoming an editor? This presentation is for you.
As an author seeking the services of a qualified professional, knowing how editing works from the editor’s perspective can be invaluable to helping you achieve your editing goals.
The Manitoba Writers’ Guild will be offering an editing presentation by Lisa Hislop January 18th at 7pm.*
Topics covered will be:
- What are the goals of editing?
- What are helpful interests, abilities, and qualities for a potential editor to have?
- What are the different types of editing?
- What are the different career paths for an editor?
- What can you expect to earn as an editor, and how does the hiring process work?
- What kinds of education, training, and professional development are available?
Please note that this is a free event for Manitoba Writers’ Guild members only.
If you want to attend, become a member. Fill in and pay for the online membership, then register on EventBrite for your free ticket.
Once registered, the Manitoba Writers’ Guild will contact you with the Zoom info needed to join the presentation.
About the Presenter
Lisa Hislop is a fiction editor specializing in short stories, collections, and anthologies. She offers editing services, one-on-one story coaching, writers’ groups, and courses, all aimed toward the mastery of the short story form. Lisa is an ambassador for Editors Canada. She holds a Certificate in Editing from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Arts in French literature from the University of British Columbia. You can find her at www.theshortstoryeditor.com.
