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 →

The Nitpicker’s Nook: January’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 Laura Godfrey If you know a new author too timid to say no to a copy editor’s suggestions, share this article … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: January’s linguistic links roundup →

Video: Copy editor vs. cat

Copy editing can be a stressful profession—especially when unexpected problems arise (feline or otherwise). Please share EAC Toronto branch's first promotional video, starring Mellow the cat, with your fellow editors on social media, and let us know if you can relate in the comments.

By the Book: Freelance editor and author Charis Cotter’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, Charis, plus … Continue reading By the Book: Freelance editor and author Charis Cotter’s book highlights →

By the Book: In-house editor and freelance writer James Harbeck’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, James, plus … Continue reading By the Book: In-house editor and freelance writer James Harbeck’s book highlights →

Facing Facts—Why fact checking is the first and last thing you should do

By Whitney Matusiak Fact checking is an ongoing process, and there’s no wrong time to start asking why that Macy’s dress went from red to blue, or since when did the space race take place in the ‘70s? While checking facts can be considered an art form—based on the powers of observation, curiosity, and listening … Continue reading Facing Facts—Why fact checking is the first and last thing you should do →