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Upcoming Monthly Meetings and Speaker Sessions
EDITORS BC GENERAL MEETING
WHEN
WHERE
COST
November 19, 2025, 7:00–8:00 pm PST
Online through Zoom
Free for Editors Canada members
$10 for non-members
$5 for student non-members
Relatable Writing: A Workshop for Editors
What makes writing feel authentic, inclusive, and emotionally resonant? How can editors help authors ensure their characters and stories reflect real human experiences without falling into stereotypes or tokenism?
Join Eliana West, author and founder of Writers for Diversity, for a lively and practical discussion on editing for connection, authenticity, and representation. In this workshop, Eliana will explore what “relatable writing” really means, how editors can recognize when a character’s perspective rings false, and how to provide thoughtful, constructive feedback that supports both the story and the writer’s intent.
Drawing from her experience as a romance author specializing in diverse narratives and as an advocate for diverse stories, Eliana will share real-world strategies and examples to help editors become better partners in inclusive storytelling.
This is both a dialogue and a workshop. Bring your questions, concerns, or any work you’re struggling with, and we can discuss it together.
About the Speaker
Eliana West is passionate about writing stories that captivate readers. Love, hope, and history are the key ingredients she brings to her stories, which reflect the diversity of the world we live in. In 2022, Eliana was honoured with the Nancy Pearl Award for genre fiction for her novel The Way Home.
Eliana is also a dedicated advocate for diversity in literature. In 2017, she founded the Facebook group Writers for Diversity, where writers can come together, engage in meaningful conversations, and promote inclusivity in storytelling. Through her advocacy, Eliana encourages writers to create diverse characters and worlds that reflect the beautiful tapestry of humanity.
Note: Editors BC will record this meeting. Editors Canada members have up to 30 days to request a link to the recording by emailing coordinator@editorsbc.ca.
How to attend this Editors BC Zoom meeting
Editors Canada members and registered non-members are welcome to use the following Zoom information to join the meeting:
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85785480906?pwd=gA3xnjudHb4mK2dMx5T6aCpYg7bQJ5.1
Meeting ID: 857 8548 0906
Passcode: 732617
If you would like to attend this meeting and are not an Editors Canada member, please register here.
If this is your first time using Zoom, give yourself at least 10 minutes to click on the link and download and install Zoom.