Members of the Toronto branch of the Editors' Association of Canada told us about all the reasons why they love being a part of our branch, from our monthly programs to the feeling of camaraderie. We’ve captured a few of those reasons in our new promotional video, which shows that EAC Toronto branch is quite a fun and informative … Continue reading Video: EAC Toronto branch promotional video
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The Nitpicker’s Nook: May’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 PerfectIt, a popular Word add-in that helps you edit faster and more consistently, has just released its third version. … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: May’s linguistic links roundup
By the Book: AGO editor of publications Claire Crighton’s book highlights
Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our interview series “By the Book,” we get the inside scoop on editors’ all-time favourite books, their top style guide, and what their alternate-universe career would be. Tell us about your current job, Claire, plus … Continue reading By the Book: AGO editor of publications Claire Crighton’s book highlights
The Nitpicker’s Nook: April’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 The American Copy Editors’ Society’s (ACES) 2015 National Conference, held at the end of March, featured a wealth of … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: April’s linguistic links roundup
Video: Watch the panel discussion on Editing Canadian English at our April meeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBnO1D0-Mk8 At the April 2015 meeting of EAC's Toronto branch, Nancy Foran, Elizabeth d’Anjou, Emily Dockrill Jones, and Gillian Watts spoke about their contributions to the third edition of Editing Canadian English. From Canadianization, spelling, and abbreviations to punctuation, measurements, bilingual text, and so much more, ECE remains the essential reference for Canadian editors and … Continue reading Video: Watch the panel discussion on Editing Canadian English at our April meeting
Three months at a literary agency made me a better editor
By Whitney Matusiak In the changing landscape of the publishing industry, one thing has remained the same: literary agents will advocate for your work—they’re the Jerry Maguires of the author world. That is, if you’re lucky enough to get one. Since January 2015, I’ve been interning with Anne McDermid & Associates, a Toronto-based literary agency … Continue reading Three months at a literary agency made me a better editor
The Nitpicker’s Nook: March’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 When it seems like everyone you know is going to exciting conferences in exotic places, it’s easy to develop FOMO—Fear … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: March’s linguistic links roundup
By the Book: In-house editor Joe Cotterchio-Milligan’s book highlights
Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our interview series “By the Book,” we get the inside scoop on editors’ all-time favourite books, their top style guides, and what their alternate-universe careers would be. Tell us about your current job, Joe, plus … Continue reading By the Book: In-house editor Joe Cotterchio-Milligan’s book highlights
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