By Maลgosia HalliopโThe April 26 Editors Toronto program meeting was an online discussion on the subject of growing your editing business. Participants tackled such topics as raising rates and collecting payment, ways to find clients and build a relationship with them, and the benefits of the Editors Canada membership and certification, among others. โฆ
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Exploring Editorial Roles: Working as a Project Manager at a Hybrid Publisher
Interview conducted by Alicja Minda. Publishing is a complex industry that continues to undergo changes. To unveil some of its mysteries, BoldFace reached out to Adrineh Der-Boghossian, the former editor-in-chief of this blog, to ask about her current role as project manager and editorial associate at Page Two Books. Page Two is a Vancouver-based professional … Continue reading Exploring Editorial Roles: Working as a Project Manager at a Hybrid Publisher
Throwback Thursday: All about Editors Canada Conferences, Present and Past
By Ann Nam-Tran LeโThe Editors Canada Conference 2022: Editing for a Changing World will be taking place in a month, on May 28โ29. Itโs the second time the conference will be virtual, which means I can join from the comfort of my desk without the stress of travelling, although it is at โฆ
Editors Advise: Dealing with Your Clients
In this series, Editors Toronto members and BoldFace contributors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. In the previous edition of โEditors Advise,โ six editors recommended their go-to websites and books on grammar and style. This time we zero in on the editor-client relationship: handling … Continue reading Editors Advise: Dealing with Your Clients
Editor for Life: Jennifer Goyder, Senior Publications Editor, Centre for International Governance Innovation
Interview conducted by Alicja Minda. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if youโre 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: Jennifer Goyder, Senior Publications Editor, Centre for International Governance Innovation
Editors Advise: Best Resources for Editors and Writers
In this series, Editors Toronto members and BoldFace contributors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. The previous edition of โEditors Adviseโ included recommendations related to professional development. This time, six editors share their favourite resources on grammar and style. As it turns out, one … Continue reading Editors Advise: Best Resources for Editors and Writers
Throwback Thursday: Dealing with Taxes as a Freelance Editor
By Ann Nam-Tran LeโMoney is on every freelance editorโs mind as the tax deadline creeps ever closer. When you are a freelancer, taxes can feel like a drag to do, and, at times, they can even be quite stressful. Itโs safe to say most people arenโt smiling while looking at the numbers. On โฆ
Exploring Editorial Niches: On Scholarly Publishing
By Siobhan McMenemyโI began my career in scholarly publishing 23 years ago, after working briefly as a bookseller and, before that, a doctoral student. Alongside the bookselling, I took on occasional freelance editing jobs and completed a certificate in publishing. Iโve never wanted my education to come to an end, which is the โฆ
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