An Editor’s Origin Story

By Ruth E. Thaler-Carter Have you ever reflected on how you became an editor? I started thinking about that after seeing a recent Facebook post from Susannah Noel, president of the Editorial Arts Academy, in which she said, “It seems like everyone’s editing origin story is a little different. There are so many ways to … Continue reading An Editor’s Origin Story →

Thank You to Our Valued Volunteers!

Editors Toronto is part of a national professional editing association, Editors Canada, run by and for its members. Everything you see, read, and attend is organized and coordinated by volunteers. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash During this past season, we were lucky to have the support of more than 80 exceptional volunteer copy editors … Continue reading Thank You to Our Valued Volunteers! →

Editing Memory-Based Narratives

by Priya Murmu My earliest memory of boarding school is stepping into the cavernous dormitory hall as a five-year-old, accompanied by a caretaker whom the children respectfully called aayaji. I was greeted by the matron who ushered me to my bed, which was fifth in a row of endless cots, while the 1973 Bollywood hit … Continue reading Editing Memory-Based Narratives →

Editors Advise: Mental Health and Editing

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including advice for newer editors and language and style. For this edition, three editors share their experiences on mental … Continue reading Editors Advise: Mental Health and Editing →

Editor for Life: Patricia MacDonald, Editor

A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’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: Patricia MacDonald, Editor →

Editors Advise: Language and Style Updates: Inclusive Language, Accessibility, Spelling, and More

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including advice for newer editors and professional development webinars. For this edition, three editors share new language and style … Continue reading Editors Advise: Language and Style Updates: Inclusive Language, Accessibility, Spelling, and More →

A Year In Review with West Coast Editor, The Editors’ Weekly, and BoldFace

As 2024 comes to a close, the four editors from the three official Editors Canada blogs, The Editors’ Weekly, BoldFace, and West Coast Editor, have come together to bring you all a year in review. Photo by Roven Images on Unsplash On Sunday, West Coast Editor, the official blog of Editors British Columbia, published part … Continue reading A Year In Review with West Coast Editor, The Editors’ Weekly, and BoldFace →

Editors Advise: Advice for Newer Editors

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including professional development and formatting your résumé. For this edition, four editors share their advice for newer editors. Photo … Continue reading Editors Advise: Advice for Newer Editors →