Q&A conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our new 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, Dory, … Continue reading By the Book: Quill & Quire’s Dory Cerny’s reading highlights
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The Daily Grind: Bloorcourt’s new café Bloomer’s
The Daily Grind is an ongoing mini-feature that highlights the best cafés in Toronto for freelance editors looking for a caffeine fix and a temporary office away from home. By Chris Hughes Bloomer’s is a brand new café that just opened in July on Bloor Street West just east of Ossington Avenue. It has an … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Bloorcourt’s new café Bloomer’s
Chasing fire trucks is not for me: my second beginning as an editor
By Karen Kemlo “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” —A.A. Milne I call my decision to change careers in mid-life my “second beginning”—for me it defines the place where I am now. It’s also about coming full circle again and being a late bloomer. I grew up … Continue reading Chasing fire trucks is not for me: my second beginning as an editor
Q&A: Mary Lawson on the author/editor relationship
What do authors think about editors? What do authors think makes the difference between a good editor and a great editor? Previously, BoldFace asked children’s author and illustrator Jeremy Tankard about his experience working with editors. This time we posed the same questions to London, United Kingdom–based, internationally bestselling author Mary Lawson, who penned Road … Continue reading Q&A: Mary Lawson on the author/editor relationship
The Daily Grind: Toronto café L’Espresso Bar Mercurio
The Daily Grind is an ongoing mini-feature that highlights the best cafés in Toronto for freelance editors looking for a caffeine fix and a temporary office away from home. By Sara Scharf Whenever I need a little italianità or crave a superior cappuccino, I head to L’Espresso Bar Mercurio. This family-owned “bar” (in the European … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café L’Espresso Bar Mercurio
The Nitpicker’s Nook: July’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 Emily Chau This month, we revelled in parody master Weird Al’s new release “Word Crimes” and appreciated his suggestion to “hire some … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: July’s linguistic links roundup
The hidden agenda of my EAC mentor
By Michelle Schriver My goal was to establish myself as a freelance editor. But in my darkest moments, I questioned whether that goal was a realistic one. I had completed Ryerson’s certificate in publishing, but with no in-house experience—or paid editorial experience of any kind—how would I win contracts? In desperation, I found myself applying … Continue reading The hidden agenda of my EAC mentor
Q&A: Author Jeremy Tankard on the author/editor relationship
What do authors think about editors? What do authors think makes the difference between a good editor and a great editor? Previously, BoldFace asked author Nina Munteanu about her experience working with editors. This time we posed the same questions to Jeremy Tankard, an award-winning Vancouver-based children’s author and illustrator. His books include Grumpy Bird … Continue reading Q&A: Author Jeremy Tankard on the author/editor relationship
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