The hands-on Eight Step Editing workshop can be offered as either a full-day or a half-day training opportunity. It is useful for anyone who writes or edits for work.
Benefits of the Eight-Step Editing System
Eight-Step Editing is useful for anyone who writes or edits for work.
Novice Editors
Professional Editors
Writers
Academics
Communications Professionals
For communications professionals in corporate, government, or nonprofit contexts, Eight-Step Editing provides a way to approach documents that puts the reader’s needs first, even when time is short. It helps make both writing and editing more effective and efficient.
In 1985, a conversation between Canadian editor Jim Taylor and a disgruntled author made him think: How could editors approach a text more objectively? What changes are most likely to help the reader without rewriting to suit the editor’s own preferences?
Our Instructor
Elizabeth d'Anjou
Elizabeth d’Anjou is a freelance editor and instructor based in Ontario.
An engaging and informative presenter, she has taught dozens of seminars on a range of topics for editors’ groups across the country, as well as for universities, nonprofit organizations, corporate communications departments, and government departments. Many are repeat customers. Elizabeth is also an instructor and course creator for Toronto Metropolitan University’s Publishing Program.
Our Instructor
Elizabeth d'Anjou
Elizabeth d’Anjou is a freelance editor and instructor based in Ontario.
An engaging and informative presenter, she has taught dozens of seminars on a range of topics for editors’ groups across the country, as well as for universities, nonprofit organizations, corporate communications departments, and government departments. Many are repeat customers. Elizabeth is also an instructor and course creator for Ryerson University’s Publishing Programme.