by Nicole Watkins Campbell The practice of plain language has been around for quite some time, and anyone who has taken an editing course in the last 30 years has been trained in plain language principles (although it might not have been called that). Over the years our knowledge has expanded, and in June 2023 … Continue reading Plain language resources to help you edit for clarity and readability
Getting Ready for Editors26
It’s almost time for Editors Canada’s 2026 conference, and excitement is in the air! We thought it would be helpful to give an overview of what to expect at Editors26, which will be held in Halifax from May 21 to 23, and we also asked previous conference-goers a few questions about their experiences. As a … Continue reading Getting Ready for Editors26
Time Management for Editors: 9 Strategies that Actually Work
by Priya Murmu You flop down on the couch with the laptop on the coffee table, glance at the document in front of you, read the same sentence for the nth time, trying hard to make sense of it, and delete and rephrase. Thirty minutes fly by, and the sentence doesn’t read any better. Before … Continue reading Time Management for Editors: 9 Strategies that Actually Work
Executive Unplugged: Mary Brydon-Kehoe, Programs Chair
We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee members, while also finding out what is involved in being on the committee. So we asked committee members to introduce themselves and their roles by answering a few questions for our “Executive Unplugged” series. Meet Mary … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Mary Brydon-Kehoe, Programs Chair
Editors Advise: Editors Canada’s Mentorship Program Through the Eyes of Participants (Part 2: Mentors)
In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including advice for newer editors and formatting your résumé. This edition focuses on Editors Canada’s mentorship program. In Part … Continue reading Editors Advise: Editors Canada’s Mentorship Program Through the Eyes of Participants (Part 2: Mentors)
Executive Unplugged: Carmina Ravanera, Communications Co-Chair
We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee members, while also finding out what is involved in being on the committee. So, we asked executive committee members to introduce themselves and their roles by answering a few questions for our “Executive Unplugged” series. Meet … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Carmina Ravanera, Communications Co-Chair
Editors Advise: Editors Canada’s Mentorship Program Through the Eyes of Participants (Part 1: Mentees)
In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including advice for newer editors and formatting your résumé. This edition focuses on Editors Canada’s mentorship program. Photo by … Continue reading Editors Advise: Editors Canada’s Mentorship Program Through the Eyes of Participants (Part 1: Mentees)
Executive Unplugged: Adrienne Bartl, Chair
We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee members, while also finding out what is involved in being on the committee. So, we asked executive committee members to introduce themselves and their roles by answering a few questions for our “Executive Unplugged” series. Meet … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Adrienne Bartl, Chair
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