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 part 1 of this series, editorial niches, and inclusive language resources. For this edition, four editors share their … Continue reading Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 2)
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Editors Advise: Formatting Your Editing Résumé
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 editorial niches and professional development and webinars. For this edition, three editors share their advice for formatting their … Continue reading Editors Advise: Formatting Your Editing Résumé
Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 1)
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 editorial niches and social media and marketing. For this edition, three editors share their favourite professional development resources … Continue reading Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 1)
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)
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
Editors Advise: Social Media Presence and Marketing for Freelancers
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 editorial niches and inclusive language resources. For this edition, five editors share with us their social media and … Continue reading Editors Advise: Social Media Presence and Marketing for Freelancers
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
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