How can you stand out as a professional writer, impress editors, and earn more assignments? Learn to avoid common writing errors and turn in clean copy that editors love. Panellists will share tips and tools to help you organize your material, proofread effectively, and add more value to your work.

Join us for a special weekend workshop presented by the Professional Writers Association of Canada Toronto Chapter.

Panellists

Franklin Carter is an editorial consultant who has edited books (including trade non-fiction and textbooks), websites, magazines and newsletters for 19 years. In 2014, Franklin and his colleagues won a Kenneth R. Wilson Award for their work on the May/June 2013 issue of CMA magazine, a Canadian accounting journal. He is a graduate of the Ryerson School of Journalism and a member of the Canadian Society of Magazine Editors.

Karen Luttrell is a freelance fundraising writer, non-profit marketer, part-time professor, and proud word nerd. Before launching her business, Karen led marketing and communications for local, national and international charities, proofread for Oshawa-Whitby This Week, and edited The Radio Guide for CBC. She teaches College English, at the George Brown College Centre for Business, and Strategic Writing, at Humber College. She is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators, and she volunteers as President of PWAC Toronto Chapter.

Jaclyn Law is a versatile writer and an in-demand editor with 20 years’ experience in crafting copy for diverse audiences. After working at Chatelaine as copy chief and Abilities Magazine as managing editor, Jaclyn became a full-time freelancer in 2006. Her clients include companies, marketing agencies, non-profit organizations, magazines and websites. Jaclyn has been a speaker for Editors Canada, Culture Days, Artscape, Canadian University Press and BookCamp TO. She is a member of Editors Canada and PWAC, and she is a Past-President of PWAC Toronto Chapter.

Moderator

Krystyna Lagowski is an automotive writer and the author of  www.drivelikeagirl.ca. She specializes in automotive, women's issues, transportation, environmental and non-profit. Krystyna volunteers as Corporate Secretary for PWAC Toronto Chapter.

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PWAC members: $10.

Without PWAC membership: $20.

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