Editing the work of English language learners in higher education

by Summer Cowley As classes in universities and colleges move forward, we ought to consider the process of editing the writing of post-secondary students. For me, this has largely meant checking the work of English language learners (ELLs). In my work as a writing centre tutor and as an English as a second language (ESL) … Continue reading Editing the work of English language learners in higher education

Indigenous editing principles, featuring Gregory Younging and his new style guide, Elements of Indigenous Style

When: NEW TIME: Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 6:30–8 PM Where: NEW LOCATION: Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) Spadina, 192 Spadina Ave., Third Floor, Room F (CSI Spadina moved across the street, to 192 Spadina Ave., as of late September.) For the second program meeting of 2018–19, we are excited to feature Dr. Gregory Younging, author of … Continue reading Indigenous editing principles, featuring Gregory Younging and his new style guide, Elements of Indigenous Style

Book Review: The Urban Monk by Pedram Shojai

by Jaye Marsh In general, North Americans are stressed, overweight, stuck to our desks, and disconnected from the world we live in. With The Urban Monk, Pedram Shojai attempts to help us address these issues by offering tools, including online resources and email support, to “hack” a more balanced lifestyle. I really wanted to like … Continue reading Book Review: The Urban Monk by Pedram Shojai

Editorial Two-Step: The author-editor relationship

When: Tuesday, September 25, 7–9 PM NEW, TEMPORARY LOCATION: CSI Regent Park, 585 Dundas St. East, Room 1 Welcome back to Editors Toronto, and a special welcome to any new or returning members. Editors Canada turns 40 this year, and we are thrilled to mark this big round number with another season of programming designed … Continue reading Editorial Two-Step: The author-editor relationship

Thank you to our volunteers in 2017–18!

Editors Toronto is part of a national professional association run by and for its members. Everything you see, read, and attend is organized and co-ordinated by volunteers. During the 2017–18 season we had over 60 unique volunteers, many of them volunteering on more than one occasion. Volunteers are vital to the success of Editors Toronto. … Continue reading Thank you to our volunteers in 2017–18!

Book Review: The Art of Stopping Time: Practical Mindfulness for Busy People by Pedram Shojai

by Emma Warnken Johnson Mindfulness is everywhere these days. There seems to be an endless supply of books, articles, and apps touting its benefits. The practices vary, but they all seek to focus the mind on the present moment, shedding distractions and helping us appreciate the little things in our lives. I've been meaning to … Continue reading Book Review: The Art of Stopping Time: Practical Mindfulness for Busy People by Pedram Shojai

An evening with Michael Redhill and Martha Kanya-Forstner

by Joanne Haskins Editors Toronto hosted a special branch meeting in January, when acclaimed author Michael Redhill took the stage with his editor, Martha Kanya-Forstner, to discuss the writing and editing of Bellevue Square, the 2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner. Redhill’s novels include Consolation (longlisted for the Man Booker Prize) and Martin Sloane (a finalist … Continue reading An evening with Michael Redhill and Martha Kanya-Forstner

Joining Editors Canada forged my path!

by Ann Kennedy I joined Editors Canada as a student affiliate looking for opportunities to network with “real live” editors. I was partway through the Editing Certificate program at George Brown College and already thinking past graduation. Three years on, I don’t remember my exact Google search term, but I was thrilled to discover that … Continue reading Joining Editors Canada forged my path!