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.

Editors Advise: Social Media Presence and Marketing for Freelancers

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including editorial niches and inclusive language resources. For this edition, five editors share with us their social media and … Continue reading Editors Advise: Social Media Presence and Marketing for Freelancers →

Book Review: “What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing” Edited by Peter Ginna

by Mahima Bhagwat Targeted toward those in the traditional book editing space, What Editors Do is a collection of personal experiences and advice from accomplished editors who each talk about an aspect of editing that they specialize in. With discussions of case studies, true descriptions of the nitty-gritty of being an editor, and passionate encouragement … Continue reading Book Review: “What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing” Edited by Peter Ginna →

What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#7)

In this column, members of the editing community share what’s on their (physical) bookshelves and highlight a few notable titles. If you’d like to show us your bookshelf, or part of it, let us know! Michelle Noble, freelance copy and line editor and web content writer. Her bookshelf is in Hamilton, Ontario. As a newer editor, … Continue reading What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#7) →

Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking (a recap of the March program)

by Jackie Goutor  Aaliyah Dasoo’s presentation, "Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking," not only provided us with a thorough overview of the fact-checking process, but emphasized the importance of verifiable truth in journalism in the era of AI.  Photo by Agence Olloweb on Unsplash Meet Aaliyah Dasoo  Aaliyah began fact-checking with TMU’s campus newspaper shortly before graduating with her degree … Continue reading Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking (a recap of the March program) →

Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including finding in-house work and editorial niches. For this edition, five editors share with us their go-to inclusive (and/or … Continue reading Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources →

What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#6)

In this column, members of the editing community share what’s on their (physical) bookshelves and highlight a few notable titles. In our previous instalment, editors shared such treasures as Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World by Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink, and A Grain of Wheat by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. If you’d like to show us … Continue reading What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#6) →

Editor for Life: Gael Spivak, Senior Editor at the Government of Canada

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 to submit their responses to a set of questions based on the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, … Continue reading Editor for Life: Gael Spivak, Senior Editor at the Government of Canada →