Editors 24: Connection, Community, and Compassion

by Laura Jones The flight to Vancouver is stunning. If youโ€™re lucky enough to fly in from the east on a day without too many clouds, you will see the snowy peaks of the Rocky Mountains below, stretching beyond the wing of the plane to the horizon. It was a Thursday, and I was flying … Continue reading Editors 24: Connection, Community, and Compassion

Editor for Life: Tara Mandarano, Freelance Editor and Writer

A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if youโ€™re a freelancer. So, we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them to submit their responses to a set of questions based on the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, … Continue reading Editor for Life: Tara Mandarano, Freelance Editor and Writer

Intuitive Editing: Adam Moss on the Importance of Trusting Our Reactions

by Andi Benjamin A recent episode of The Ezra Klein Show featured an interview with storied editor Adam Moss. Moss served as editor-in-chief of New York Magazine from 2004 to 2019 and is lauded for his skill and talent as a magazine editor. He was there to promote his new book, The Work of Art: … Continue reading Intuitive Editing: Adam Moss on the Importance of Trusting Our Reactions

What’s in Your Editing Workspace?

Inspired by our recurring blog โ€œWhatโ€™s on Your Editing Bookshelf,โ€ we now want to peek past editorsโ€™ bookshelves and into their workspaces. โ€œWhatโ€™s in Your Editing Workspaceโ€ will explore everything from our day-to-day stationery to furniture, from hardware to sources of inspiration, and everything in-between. If you have something you'd like to share, let us … Continue reading What’s in Your Editing Workspace?

Book Review: “What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing” Edited by Peter Ginna

by Mahima Bhagwat Targeted toward those in the traditional book editing space, What Editors Do is a collection of personal experiences and advice from accomplished editors who each talk about an aspect of editing that they specialize in. With discussions of case studies, true descriptions of the nitty-gritty of being an editor, and passionate encouragement … Continue reading Book Review: “What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing” Edited by Peter Ginna

What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#7)

In this column, members of the editing community share whatโ€™s on their (physical) bookshelves and highlight a few notable titles. If youโ€™d like to show us your bookshelf, or part of it, let us know! Michelle Noble, freelance copy and line editor and web content writer. Her bookshelf is in Hamilton, Ontario. As a newer editor, … Continue reading What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#7)

Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking (a recap of the March program)

by Jackie Goutor  Aaliyah Dasooโ€™s presentation,ย "Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking," not only provided us with a thorough overview of the fact-checking process, but emphasized the importance of verifiable truth in journalism in the era of AI.ย  Photo by Agence Olloweb on Unsplash Meet Aaliyah Dasoo  Aaliyah began fact-checking with TMUโ€™s campus newspaper shortly before graduating with her degree … Continue reading Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking (a recap of the March program)

Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous โ€œEditors Adviseโ€ instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including finding in-house work and editorial niches. For this edition, five editors share with us their go-to inclusive (and/or … Continue reading Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources