by Dania Sheldon Whether youโre embarking on a career in editing or are already underway and wondering how to improve, the options can feel both exciting and daunting. But rather than inviting you down one of these many paths in the exhilarating labyrinth of possibilities, Iโm going to beckon you up a small hill to … Continue reading The Deceptively Simple Key to Being a Better Editor
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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
โEditors and the New State of Mediaโ (Recap of February Program)
Some advice for aspiring journalists: go for the most interesting opportunity, not the most glamorous job; ask for mentorship; turn down low-paying work; and plan to freelance.
English Usage: Variants, Dictionaries, and Editorial Judgement
by Keith Goddard Every Friday when I pick up pizza from my local Toronto pizza chain, I see a sign that tells me itโs fine to park in their parking lot whilst Iโm in their restaurant. Whilst? Sounds quaint, but thatโs not proper Canadian English, eh? My dictionaries label it as British, and Garnerโs Modern English Usage, fourth edition (Garner … Continue reading English Usage: Variants, Dictionaries, and Editorial Judgement
Go Away, Imposter Syndrome
by Lorna Stuber Imposter syndrome is an uninvited guest. It lets itself in through an unlocked door and makes itself at home, helping itself to anything in the fridge. A lot of the discussion posts I see in editorsโ or writersโ groups on social media talk about imposter syndrome. Why do so many of us … Continue reading Go Away, Imposter Syndrome
Exploring Editorial Niches: On Scholarly Publishing
By Siobhan McMenemyโI began my career in scholarly publishing 23 years ago, after working briefly as a bookseller and, before that, a doctoral student. Alongside the bookselling, I took on occasional freelance editing jobs and completed a certificate in publishing. Iโve never wanted my education to come to an end, which is the โฆ
Exploring Editorial Niches: Conversations with Editors in the Environmental Communication Field
By Maลgosia HalliopโWhen I started up my freelance business in 2021, I was keen to connect my experience in environmental and nature education with my writing and editing background. I decided to do what has always served me well as a learner: be curious and ask lots of questions. So, I spoke to six โฆ
Editors’ Picks: Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Editor in Your Life
By Alicja MindaโDuring the holiday season, we are bombarded with ideas on what to buy for the special people in our lives: family members, partners, friends. There are gift guides broken down by age, interest (for movie fans, for yoga lovers), and even occupation (for teachers, for chefs), yet Iโve never seen a list โฆ
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