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 Valerie Lam Coffee and All That Jazz, located a few blocks south of Dundas West subway station, on the corner of Roncesvalles and Howard Park … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café Coffee and All That Jazz
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Q&A: Author Nina Munteanu 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? In May, BoldFace asked award-winning author Elizabeth Berg about her experience working with editors. This time we posed the same questions to Nina Munteanu, a Halifax-based writing instructor and author of The Fiction Writer: … Continue reading Q&A: Author Nina Munteanu on the author/editor relationship
The Daily Grind: Toronto café Pâtisserie La Cigogne
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 Jennifer D. Foster Pâtisserie La Cigogne (cigogne is French for stork), at the southeast corner of the Danforth and Monarch Park Avenue, reminds me of the cafés … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café Pâtisserie La Cigogne
Exploring the ethical grey zone of academic editing
By Samita Sarkar Some time ago, when I was a student at York University, an English professor warned us against the dangers of having our papers professionally edited, equating it with co-writing and plagiarism. I wondered if this were true, since various editing businesses openly distributed their cards around campus. When I opened my editing … Continue reading Exploring the ethical grey zone of academic editing
The Daily Grind: Toronto café Cabin Fever Collective
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 Valerie Lam Conveniently located on Bloor Street between Keele and Dundas West subway stations, Cabin Fever Collective is an eclectic café that specializes in gourmet … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café Cabin Fever Collective
Q&A: Author Elizabeth Berg 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? In March, BoldFace asked author Andrew J. Borkowski about his experience working with editors. This time we posed the same questions to Chicago-based, award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg, whose books have … Continue reading Q&A: Author Elizabeth Berg on the author/editor relationship
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 Emily Chau Freelancers: when will you start making money? Is freelancing full-time sustainable? This article explores specific factors that determine a freelancer’s … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: April’s linguistic links roundup
Origin stories: What inspired you to become an editor?
Last month, many of you shared stories of the people and events that made you realize editing was undoubtedly the career for you. For some, it was the obvious choice after a lifetime of spelling bees and voracious reading. Others realized their calling after feeling unfulfilled in a completely different industry, and decided on a … Continue reading Origin stories: What inspired you to become an editor?
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