We want to give the Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know the executive and find 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. Meet programs chair, Jessica de Bruyn. She’s been … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Jessica de Bruyn, Programs Chair
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.
Executive Unplugged: Ann Nam-Tran Le, Communications Chair
We want to give the Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know the executive and find 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. Meet Ann Nam-Tran Le, communications chair, who is … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Ann Nam-Tran Le, Communications Chair
Balancing Cultural Sensitivity with Craft Featuring Sangeeta Mehta
Join Editors Toronto on Tuesday, February 23, at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom for Balancing Cultural Sensitivity with Craft featuring Sangeeta Mehta. As writers turn to sensitivity readers to eliminate unintentional bias and stereotyping and to incorporate inclusive language and representation, more editors are offering this service. But while you might want to sound inclusive, … Continue reading Balancing Cultural Sensitivity with Craft Featuring Sangeeta Mehta
Editor for Life: Judy Phillips, Freelance Editor
Interview conducted by Adrineh Der-Boghossian. 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: Judy Phillips, Freelance Editor
Executive Unplugged: Arija Berzitis, Secretary
We want to give the Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know the executive and find 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. Meet Arija Berzitis, secretary for the Toronto executive … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Arija Berzitis, Secretary
Executive Unplugged: Jona Rhica Mejico, Vice-chair
We want to give the Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know the executive and find 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. Meet Jona Rhica Mejico, vice-chair, a first-year member … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Jona Rhica Mejico, Vice-chair
Executive Unplugged: Raya P. Morrison, Co-chair
We want to give the Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know the executive and find 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. Meet Raya P. Morrison. She has been a … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Raya P. Morrison, Co-chair
First Steps to a Freelance Editing Career: Mentors by the (Almost) Dozen
By S. Robin Larin—Launching a career as a freelance editor can be exciting, energizing, and just a little bit terrifying. So, what if you could have an experienced mentor—or 11—answer all of your questions about starting your business, developing skills, and attracting clients? Enter the “Ask an Experienced Editor” initiative by …
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