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.

Becoming an academic editor: one year later

By Nicole M. Roccas Nearly a year ago, I decided to strike out on my own and become a freelance academic editor. It wasn’t a hasty decision—I was about to finish my PhD in history and had been considering career options for several years. During that time, I took on small, short-term copy editing jobs … Continue reading Becoming an academic editor: one year later →

Seminars for Editors – Autumn 2016

The next few months are full of professional development opportunities through Editors Toronto! Follow links below for registration and other information. Tuesday, September 27 (AM) - Usage Traps and Myths presented by Frances Peck Is impact now a legitimate verb? Is it correct to write a couple ideas? Must you change till to until and … Continue reading Seminars for Editors – Autumn 2016 →

Editor-in-chief wanted

Want to gain valuable online publishing and content management experience? The Editors Toronto executive is looking for a publications chair that will act as editor-in-chief for our blog, BoldFace. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real experience managing a blog with a readership of around 1,400 and managing a team of volunteer contributors. You’ll … Continue reading Editor-in-chief wanted →

Ask Aunt Elizabeth: Help me navigate the stormy seas of financial insecurity!

By Elizabeth d’Anjou Looking for advice on editing the editing life? Whether you’re a beginner looking for tips on starting out or an old hand looking for another perspective, veteran editor Aunt Elizabeth is ready to address your queries. Submit them to [email protected]—you may find the answers you are looking for in next month’s column. (1) … Continue reading Ask Aunt Elizabeth: Help me navigate the stormy seas of financial insecurity! →

Book review: See Also Deception, by Larry D. Sweazy

(Released May 2015) By Vanessa Wells Full disclosure: I have never been into murder mysteries. No early Nancy Drews, no later Agatha Christies—frankly, I just felt like I would never be able to figure the mystery out and would feel kinda dumb, so I never embraced the genre. The only reason I was interested in … Continue reading Book review: See Also Deception, by Larry D. Sweazy →

The Nitpicker’s Nook: June’s linguistic links roundup

The Nitpicker’s Nook is a monthly collection of language-related articles, interviews, and blog posts. If you read something that would make a good addition, email your suggestion to [email protected]. By Savanna Scott Leslie That’s a wrap on the 2016 Editors Canada conference in Vancouver! Paul Cipywnyk shared his photos from the event so you can … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: June’s linguistic links roundup →

Thank you, Editors Toronto volunteers

By Berna Ozunal At Editors Toronto, volunteers are the lifeblood of the branch. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity and know-how of volunteers to perform a variety of tasks. Our volunteers host seminars, contribute to our blog, mentor others, and represent us at educational institutions and events like Word On The Street. … Continue reading Thank you, Editors Toronto volunteers →