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News from Canada’s National Editorial Association

The Editors' Association of Canada (Editors Canada) is known for delivering high-quality training for editors at every stage of their careers. This spring, we took our training online and introduced Editors Canada webinars.

Did you miss one of our first three webinars? We're happy to announce that recordings are now available for purchase for a limited time. Purchase a webinar recording,... more

Kansai SWET/JAT Summer Party

At this time of year in Japan, all you can think about is how to keep cool. When you live in the countryside, there must be a very good reason to go into the city, even a city as wonderful as Kobe. If you already live within city confines, you need a good reason to move from under the air... more

SWET Summer Party in Tokyo!

Date: Sunday, July 24, 2016 Time: 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Place: Koishikawa Korakuen Garden (Iidabashi area; see here for a map and how to get there by train or subway) Fee: Free of charge RSVP: By July 23, 2016 (Saturday) to events@swet.jp

We will have the use of the large dining room at the Kantokutei restaurant, at the entrance to the garden. The party will be... more

June SWET Talk Shop: Winning Writing

Date: June 15, 2016 (Wednesday) Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. Place: Books on Japan (library), Jinbocho, Tokyo; at the Jinbocho subway stop, go out the A2 exit; at street level, turn left, go 12 steps and look for a doorway with a small flag over it saying “Books on Japan”; take the stairs to the 2nd floor. Fee: Free of charge RSVP: Please let us know... more

May SWET Talk Shop: Emphasis on Editing about Culture

Date: May 18, 2016 (Wednesday) Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. Place: Books on Japan (library), Jinbocho, Tokyo; at the Jinbocho subway stop, go out the A2 exit; at street level, turn left, go 12 steps and look for a doorway with a small flag over it saying “Books on Japan”; take the stairs to the 2nd floor. Fee: Free of charge RSVP: Please let us know... more

Crafting Travel Writing, Tourism Material, and Tours

Panel Discussion with Greg Goodmacher, Alice Gordenker, and Rob Goss

Date: April 22, 2016 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Fee: Free of charge; please bring drinks and snacks to share Place: Sumida Riverside Tower, 2F Meeting Room, Shinkawa 1-28-7, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0003. About 10 minutes walk from Kayabacho (Hibiya and Tozai Line) or Hatchobori (Hibiya Line or JR Keiyo Line) subway stations. Buses from... more