(Released October 2015) By Nicole North This latest book by world-renowned linguistics authority David Crystal showcases his talent for instructing writers of English while entertaining them with great wit and a punchy narrative style. Punctuation is the focus of Making a Point, and Crystal gives a detailed and straightforward history of its use as well … Continue reading Book review: Making a Point: The Pernickety Story of English Punctuation, by David Crystal
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The writer-editor relationship, part 1: Editors preparing writers
By Nina Munteanu As indie publishing soars to new heights and successes, writers are looking more and more to freelance editors to help them create works of merit that will stand out in the market. Whether this process is seamless and productive or fraught with difficulties depends on the relationship established between editor and writer … Continue reading The writer-editor relationship, part 1: Editors preparing writers
Manage your stress: Tips for freelancers
By Emily Chau Most people are more stressed than they’d wish, and work is often the reason. If you’re working as a freelance editor, you’re probably also feeling the pressure of running your own business 24/7. A small amount of stress is healthy if it keeps you focused and challenged, but a large amount can … Continue reading Manage your stress: Tips for freelancers
Wordplay: Contronyms: To sanction or to sanction?
Wordplay is a regular column by editor and language writer James Harbeck in which he tastes and plays with English words and usages. There are some words in English we may not know whether to sanction. They are so impregnated with meaning that their meaning may seem impregnable. If you try to hold them fast, you … Continue reading Wordplay: Contronyms: To sanction or to sanction?
Book review: Penguin and the Lane Brothers: The Untold Story of a Publishing Revolution, by Stuart Kells
(Released August 2015) By Ana Trask Penguin Books has been an international literary treasure—a cultural institution that remains a stronghold in the publishing market—since its inception in the 1930s. The 2013 merger with Random House further cemented its omnipresence in the literary scene. However, despite its decades-long prominence, accounts of Penguin’s history have been incomplete … Continue reading Book review: Penguin and the Lane Brothers: The Untold Story of a Publishing Revolution, by Stuart Kells
Video: Watch David Gargaro discussing email etiquette at our September meeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx_qU8PWEWY At the September 2015 meeting of Editors Canada's Toronto branch, David Gargaro spoke with editors about basic email rules and etiquette, tone and professional image, smartphones and emails, multiple recipients, how to reply to email, and how to write to team members, superiors, and clients. About David Gargaro—David is a consulting editor with more … Continue reading Video: Watch David Gargaro discussing email etiquette at our September meeting
The Nitpicker’s Nook: September’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 Robin Marwick What makes our form of English unique? According to James Harbeck, “The core of Canadian English is a pervasive … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: September’s linguistic links roundup
Five thoughts on getting and keeping new clientsÂ
By Denyse O’Leary Things have changed a lot from the days when a computer took up a large room, instead of a zipper case in a backpack. But fortunately, good business practice has not changed. Here are some concepts that have helped many of us stay solvent over the years: Specialize. We don’t get face time … Continue reading Five thoughts on getting and keeping new clientsÂ
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