By Ana Trask In Origins of the Specious: Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language, Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman take readers on an exciting tour of a mythological etymological landscape. Prepare to have your illusions shattered. “You may kick and scream...when you find that many of your most cherished beliefs about English are … Continue reading Book review: Origins of the Specious by Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman
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.
Crowdfunding for authors: Spread the love…and the risk
By Carol Harrison How do you make a small fortune in publishing? Start with a big fortune. Pretty gloomy, huh? Well, when stalwarts such as Key Porter Books (2010) and Douglas and McIntyre (2012) go bankrupt or must sell off their assets, it sends shivers up the spines of not only established authors but also … Continue reading Crowdfunding for authors: Spread the love…and the risk
Recap of Introduction to Bookmaking
Speaker: Gabriele Lundeen Report Writer: Laura Peetoom I always wondered how those 18th-century pamphleteers managed to publish whole sermons in a little bi- or tri-fold brochure. Well, it turns out a pamphlet is actually a one-signature book, and making a pamphlet is Step One of learning the art of bookbinding. So we learned from Gabriele … Continue reading Recap of Introduction to Bookmaking
Recap of Everything You Wanted to Know About Certification – And More!
Speaker: Janice Dyer Report Writer: Gillian Urbankiewicz At the May branch meeting, Janice Dyer outlined EAC’s certification process, provided an update on new developments in certification, and offered tips for preparing for the tests. There are four areas of certification: proofreading, copy editing, stylistic editing, and structural editing. If you pass all four tests, you … Continue reading Recap of Everything You Wanted to Know About Certification – And More!
Recap of Stories About Storytellers: An Evening with Doug Gibson and Dozens of Famous Canadian Authors
Speaker: Douglas Gibson Report Writer: Tina Dealwis Since beginning his career in 1968 at Doubleday, famed editor and publisher Doug Gibson has met and worked with some of Canada’s greatest writers. On April 25, 2011, EAC members were treated to an exciting evening of “Stories about Storytellers,” Gibson’s one-man show based on his memoirs, to … Continue reading Recap of Stories About Storytellers: An Evening with Doug Gibson and Dozens of Famous Canadian Authors
Recap of Marking Up the Margins
Speakers: A panel discussion with Emily Pohl-Weary, Andrea Zanin, and Emmy Pantin; moderated by Alison Kooistra Report Writer: Laura Foster Being new to the editing world, I was excited to listen to a discussion between editors working in different fields about some of the challenges they face and rewards they earn from working with marginalized … Continue reading Recap of Marking Up the Margins
Recap of What’s New in the 16th Edition of the Chicago Manual of Style?
Speaker: Stephanie Fysh Report Writer: Caroline Winter At the February 28th program, Stephanie Fysh walked a room full of Toronto-area editors through the significant changes in the 16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style, which came out in August 2010. Stephanie has provided a handout (840.04 KB) — attached in the images folder, listing the specific … Continue reading Recap of What’s New in the 16th Edition of the Chicago Manual of Style?
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