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 Michelle Schriver As a freelancer, I enjoy the comforts of a home office. No harsh commercial lighting or erratic heating/cooling system stifles my productivity. But … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café Red Rocket Coffee
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Punctuation styles on different sides of the border
By Samita Sarkar Some time ago, a client contacted me when her manuscript was sent back for revisions because she didn't use “American punctuation.” So what does that even mean? It may seem odd, but depending on the part of the world you reside in, you will not only face pronunciation and spelling differences, but … Continue reading Punctuation styles on different sides of the border
The Daily Grind: Toronto café The Rustic Owl
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 Laura Godfrey The Rustic Owl offers a perfectly laid-back environment with ample seating and décor that lives up to the café’s name: various sizes of … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café The Rustic Owl
Contest: Tell us your editing origin story, win a Wonder Pens gift card!
To show our continued appreciation for all of the EAC Toronto branch members who read and contribute to our blog, BoldFace, we’re holding another contest exclusively for you. One winner will receive a $20 gift card to our favourite specialty stationery store, Wonder Pens! This specialty store, located at 906 Dundas St. W., is owned … Continue reading Contest: Tell us your editing origin story, win a Wonder Pens gift card!
Q&A: Author Andrew J. Borkowski 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 January, BoldFace asked author Andrew Pyper about his experience working with editors. This time we posed the same questions to Andrew J. Borkowski, a Toronto-based writer, editor, journalist, musician, and author of the … Continue reading Q&A: Author Andrew J. Borkowski on the author/editor relationship
The Nitpicker’s Nook: February’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 What is a word? Who determines if a word is “real” or not? And is “not a word” a … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: February’s linguistic links roundup
The Daily Grind: Toronto café The Rooster Coffee House
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 Laura Edlund The Rooster Coffee House on Broadview Avenue, north of Gerrard Street East and Riverdale Avenue, has both a cozy neighbourhood setting and a … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café The Rooster Coffee House
My career change: Taking the leap into freelance editing
By Valerie Borden A few years ago, I realized that I was losing interest in my work as a holistic nutritional consultant and decided that I needed to go back to the world of words. This was the main catalyst for my career change in 2011 from the field of natural health to the world … Continue reading My career change: Taking the leap into freelance editing
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