by Pamela Capraru Many of us know Paul Beverley as the macro expert in some of the editors’ groups on Facebook as well as various professional associations. We were curious to know how and why he started creating macros, and what his process entails. Pamela Capraru got us the answers. What prompted you to start … Continue reading Paul Beverley, the Macro Guy
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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
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
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
Building My Editing Career: From Nigeria to Canada
by Lola Opatayo When my family and I immigrated to Canada, I decided to focus on my editing career. However, I worried that the challenges would be too great and that it would be a long, lonely road. My fears were based on some myths; below are some of these myths and the ways I … Continue reading Building My Editing Career: From Nigeria to Canada
Editors Advise: Editorial Niches (Part 2)
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 training for editors and advice for those seeking an in-house position. For this edition, five … Continue reading Editors Advise: Editorial Niches (Part 2)
