Editors Toronto is part of a national professional association run by and for its members. Everything you see, read, and attend is organized and coordinated by volunteers. We have had over 30 unique volunteers this season, many of them volunteering on more than one occasion. Volunteers are vital to the success of Editors Toronto. Everything … Continue reading Thank you to our volunteers!
Post-script: Professional Editorial Standards in action
by Michelle Waitzman Anyone who has considered (or completed) any of the Editors Canada certifications has probably reviewed Professional Editorial Standards (PES). But how were these standards developed, and what do they have to do with the day-to-day tasks of editors and proofreaders? Editors Toronto’s November program looked at PES through the eyes of four … Continue reading Post-script: Professional Editorial Standards in action
A holiday get-together!
Time is running out to reserve your spot for the Editors Toronto members’ holiday dinner. Come join your friends and colleagues in an evening of fun and celebration. Grab some food and a drink, and toast the passage of another remarkable year! Partners and friends welcome. See you there! When: Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at … Continue reading A holiday get-together!
So you want to be a medical editor?
by Olga Sushinsky If you’ve ever thought about pursuing a career in medical editing, you might want to familiarize yourself with the specifics of the industry. At first, it may appear daunting, but learning this craft is perfectly doable with a little help from print and online resources, such as medical dictionaries and industry-specific style … Continue reading So you want to be a medical editor?
Editors Unplugged: Get to know our panellists for Professional Editorial Standards in Action (Part II)
Interviews conducted by Catherine Dorton. Our popular monthly program meetings often feature a jam-packed agenda. We like to keep our introductions short, so you can hear more from our panellists and less from us! It's hard to do justice to the incredible wealth of experience these guests bring to the table, so we are offering … Continue reading Editors Unplugged: Get to know our panellists for Professional Editorial Standards in Action (Part II)
Editors Unplugged: Get to know our panellists for Professional Editorial Standards in Action (Part I)
Interviews conducted by Catherine Dorton. Our popular monthly program meetings often feature a jam-packed agenda. We like to keep our introductions short, so you can hear more from our panellists and less from us! It's hard to do justice to the incredible wealth of experience these guests bring to the table, so we are offering … Continue reading Editors Unplugged: Get to know our panellists for Professional Editorial Standards in Action (Part I)
Professional Editorial Standards in Action
When: Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 7–9 PM (Please note the earlier start time, to accommodate our rescheduled business meeting.) Where: Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) Spadina, 192 Spadina Ave., Third Floor, Room F (Note: CSI Spadina moved across the street, to 192 Spadina Ave., as of late September 2018.) Have you ever wondered whether your … Continue reading Professional Editorial Standards in Action
Prize-winner learns value of mentors
by Deborah Joy Innes I was the very lucky winner of two (yes, two!) raffle prizes at the Editors Toronto meeting in September. The first was the book The New Vine by author Robert Marrone. There were two authors present that night (Robert Marrone and Trevor Cole), along with their editors, speaking about the author-editor … Continue reading Prize-winner learns value of mentors
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