Interview conducted by Keith Goddard. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’re a freelancer. So, we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Avivah Wargon, Production Editor, Teacher, and Mentor
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Editor for Life: Patti Tasko, Freelance Copy Editor, Former Editor of “The Canadian Press Stylebook”
Interview conducted by Alicja Minda. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’re a freelancer. So we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Patti Tasko, Freelance Copy Editor, Former Editor of “The Canadian Press Stylebook”
Editors Advise: Best Resources for Editors and Writers
In this series, Editors Toronto members and BoldFace contributors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. The previous edition of “Editors Advise” included recommendations related to professional development. This time, six editors share their favourite resources on grammar and style. As it turns out, one … Continue reading Editors Advise: Best Resources for Editors and Writers
Gender-Inclusive Editing: Becoming a Radical Copyeditor
Join Editors Toronto on Tuesday, January 25, at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom for “Gender-Inclusive Editing: Becoming a Radical Copyeditor.” Language, as many of us know, is not neutral. It is the main method through which values, customs, and beliefs are communicated. It is something that can be both harmful and helpful depending on how … Continue reading Gender-Inclusive Editing: Becoming a Radical Copyeditor
Editors Advise: How to Organize Your Work and Keep Mental Balance
In this series, Editors Toronto members and BoldFace contributors share their experience, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. Below are their thoughts on organizing work to stay focused and maintain mental balance. ...
Editor for Life: Debbie Innes, Copy Editor and Proofreader
Interview conducted by Alicja Minda. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’re a freelancer. So we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Debbie Innes, Copy Editor and Proofreader
Editor for Life: Lisa Frenette, Associate Editor, Inuit Art Foundation
Interview conducted by Alicja Minda. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’re a freelancer. So we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Lisa Frenette, Associate Editor, Inuit Art Foundation
Webinar: Copy editing live!
Try your hand at copy editing a short text provided in advance, then see how a seasoned editor works through it with lively and informative running commentary: explaining the edits, discussing alternative possibilities, pointing out how the editing tasks relate to the Editors Canada standards for copy editing, and recommending resources for further study. Attendees … Continue reading Webinar: Copy editing live!
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