At the January 2015 meeting of EAC's Toronto branch, technology and business writer Luigi Benetton spoke with editors about how to use technology productively during your workday, and health and business writer Jane Langille explained the latest neuroscience about multi-tasking, the health risks of too much sitting, and what you need to know about using … Continue reading Video: Watch Luigi Benetton and Jane Langille discussing productivity tips and techniques at our January meeting
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.
Video: Copy editor vs. cat
Copy editing can be a stressful profession—especially when unexpected problems arise (feline or otherwise). Please share EAC Toronto branch's first promotional video, starring Mellow the cat, with your fellow editors on social media, and let us know if you can relate in the comments.
January 20 meeting: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Enhancing Productivity
The new year is the perfect time to adjust how we work in order to be more productive. On Tuesday, January 20, EAC Toronto branch kicks off 2015 with a double feature of experts discussing practical suggestions aimed at making work better, more productive, and even healthier. (Note that this month’s meeting is on the … Continue reading January 20 meeting: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Enhancing Productivity
By the Book: Freelance editor and author Charis Cotter’s book highlights
Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our interview series “By the Book,” we get the inside scoop on editors’ all-time favourite books, their top style guides, and what their alternate-universe careers would be. Tell us about your current job, Charis, plus … Continue reading By the Book: Freelance editor and author Charis Cotter’s book highlights
The Nitpicker’s Nook: December’s linguistic links roundup
The Nitpicker’s Nook is a monthly collection of language-related articles, interviews, and blog posts from around the Web. If you read something that would make a good addition, email your suggestion to [email protected]. By Laura Godfrey You know an editor's work is important, but did you know not hiring an editor could land you in small … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: December’s linguistic links roundup
You can find professional networking anywhere—even during speed dating
By Ruane Remy I was once an unbeliever. I placed little stock in the powers of networking, until one night when I went looking for a romantic connection and found a business connection instead. A few years ago, I was in the middle of graduate school studying journalism. J-school, as students fondly refer to it, … Continue reading You can find professional networking anywhere—even during speed dating
By the Book: In-house editor and freelance writer James Harbeck’s book highlights
Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our interview series “By the Book,” we get the inside scoop on editors’ all-time favourite books, their top style guide, and what their alternate-universe career would be. Tell us about your current job, James, plus … Continue reading By the Book: In-house editor and freelance writer James Harbeck’s book highlights
Facing Facts—Why fact checking is the first and last thing you should do
By Whitney Matusiak Fact checking is an ongoing process, and there’s no wrong time to start asking why that Macy’s dress went from red to blue, or since when did the space race take place in the ‘70s? While checking facts can be considered an art form—based on the powers of observation, curiosity, and listening … Continue reading Facing Facts—Why fact checking is the first and last thing you should do
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