Editor for Life: Paul Carlucci, Editor and Author

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: Paul Carlucci, Editor and Author →

How to Invite Clients to Work with You

by Tanya Mykhaylychenko Most freelance editors are always on the lookout for more clients. Tanya Mykhaylychenko says we can invite potential clients to work with us, and gives us a few ideas about how to do it. Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash One question that is often asked on editors’ forums is how … Continue reading How to Invite Clients to Work with You →

Conversations at the Water Cooler: Editing Snacks

by Anneline du Preez The recently launched Editors Canada Discord server is bursting with conversations and information. The most interesting channel is the #water-cooler, of course. We came across a useful and really important thread for anyone working with language: snacks! Photo by LC-click on Pixabay It is a universal truth that people who spend … Continue reading Conversations at the Water Cooler: Editing Snacks →

Editor for Life: Heather Buzila, Course Production Editor

Thank You to Our Valued Volunteers!

Editors Toronto is part of a national professional editing association, Editors Canada, run by and for its members. Everything you see, read, and attend is organized and coordinated by volunteers. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash During this past season, we were lucky to have the support of more than 80 exceptional volunteer copy editors … Continue reading Thank You to Our Valued Volunteers! →

Executive Unplugged: Gulsum Salimova, Co-Chair

We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee, while also showing them what is involved in being on the committee. So, we asked executive committee members to introduce themselves and their roles by answering a few questions for our “Executive Unplugged” series. Meet Gulsum … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Gulsum Salimova, Co-Chair →

Editors Advise: Mental Health and Editing

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 advice for newer editors and language and style. For this edition, three editors share their experiences on mental … Continue reading Editors Advise: Mental Health and Editing →

Editor for Life: Katherine Morton, Freelance Editor