No editor is an island: Working remotely and using social media (an Editors Toronto coffee shop)

If you’re an experienced editor who works remotely, join your colleagues for an evening of lively discussion about the challenges you face and how social media can help. Over drinks, share your questions, conundrums, and experiences in a welcoming group setting, and gain fresh ideas to help you in your work. Facilitated by Marg Anne … Continue reading No editor is an island: Working remotely and using social media (an Editors Toronto coffee shop)

Becoming an academic editor: one year later

By Nicole M. Roccas Nearly a year ago, I decided to strike out on my own and become a freelance academic editor. It wasn’t a hasty decision—I was about to finish my PhD in history and had been considering career options for several years. During that time, I took on small, short-term copy editing jobs … Continue reading Becoming an academic editor: one year later

Seminars for Editors – Autumn 2016

The next few months are full of professional development opportunities through Editors Toronto! Follow links below for registration and other information. Tuesday, September 27 (AM) - Usage Traps and Myths presented by Frances Peck Is impact now a legitimate verb? Is it correct to write a couple ideas? Must you change till to until and … Continue reading Seminars for Editors – Autumn 2016

Editor-in-chief wanted

Want to gain valuable online publishing and content management experience? The Editors Toronto executive is looking for a publications chair that will act as editor-in-chief for our blog, BoldFace. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real experience managing a blog with a readership of around 1,400 and managing a team of volunteer contributors. You’ll … Continue reading Editor-in-chief wanted

Ask Aunt Elizabeth: Help me navigate the stormy seas of financial insecurity!

By Elizabeth d’Anjou Looking for advice on editing the editing life? Whether you’re a beginner looking for tips on starting out or an old hand looking for another perspective, veteran editor Aunt Elizabeth is ready to address your queries. Submit them to [email protected]—you may find the answers you are looking for in next month’s column. (1) … Continue reading Ask Aunt Elizabeth: Help me navigate the stormy seas of financial insecurity!

Book review: See Also Deception, by Larry D. Sweazy

(Released May 2015) By Vanessa Wells Full disclosure: I have never been into murder mysteries. No early Nancy Drews, no later Agatha Christies—frankly, I just felt like I would never be able to figure the mystery out and would feel kinda dumb, so I never embraced the genre. The only reason I was interested in … Continue reading Book review: See Also Deception, by Larry D. Sweazy

The Nitpicker’s Nook: June’s linguistic links roundup

The Nitpicker’s Nook is a monthly collection of language-related articles, interviews, and blog posts. If you read something that would make a good addition, email your suggestion to [email protected]. By Savanna Scott Leslie That’s a wrap on the 2016 Editors Canada conference in Vancouver! Paul Cipywnyk shared his photos from the event so you can … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: June’s linguistic links roundup