Author: Editors Toronto

We are the Toronto branch of Editors Canada — the only national association devoted to editors and the editing profession, with more than 1,300 members across the country and more than 300 in Ontario. Editors Toronto is an active, vibrant group of freelance and in-house editors who work with organizations and individuals in the corporate, not-for-profit, technical, government, digital, publishing, and academic sectors in Canada and around the world in a variety of languages. We meet on the last Wednesday of every month, except in June, July, August, and December, for an engaging program followed by discussion and networking opportunities.

Editor for Life: Barb Porter, Associate Managing Editor, University of Toronto Press

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: Barb Porter, Associate Managing Editor, University of Toronto Press →

Editors Advise: Dealing with Your Editorial Weaknesses and Vulnerabilities

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" dealt with organizing your work to stay focused and maintain mental balance. For this edition, seven editors talk about their weaknesses and the … Continue reading Editors Advise: Dealing with Your Editorial Weaknesses and Vulnerabilities →

Exploring Editorial Niches: Editing within the Financial Industry

Interview conducted by Alicja Minda. Editors work in many different sectors and roles and can specialize in various subject areas. In this series we explore various editorial niches as well as career choices and opportunities for editors beyond traditional publishing. To start off, we’re talking to Jona Rhica Mejico, co-chair of Editors Toronto and a … Continue reading Exploring Editorial Niches: Editing within the Financial Industry →

Editor for Life: Mary Newberry, Freelance Editor and Indexer

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: Mary Newberry, Freelance Editor and Indexer →

Learn Plain Language with Editors Toronto This Winter

This January, Editors Toronto is launching a new online course on plain language. This comprehensive course is great for anyone who writes or edits work-related materials, including reports, proposals, forms, manuals, emails, blogs, and anything in between. The sessions will be facilitated by Michelle Waitzman, an experienced corporate writer and editor, communications consultant, and published … Continue reading Learn Plain Language with Editors Toronto This Winter →

The Purpose and Rationale Behind the “Guidelines for Ethical Editing of Student Texts”

Join Editors Toronto on Tuesday, November 23, at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom for “The Purpose and Rationale Behind the ‘Guidelines for Ethical Editing of Student Texts.’” Are you an academic editor or someone who works with student texts? Have you ever had questions about what is appropriate when editing student work that will be … Continue reading The Purpose and Rationale Behind the “Guidelines for Ethical Editing of Student Texts” →