Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’re a freelancer. So we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the W5: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Erin Holmes, managing editor at Firefly Books
Revisiting Betsy Lerner’s The Forest for the Trees
By Alanna Brousseau “No matter how beleaguered the world of editing has become,” writes Betsy Lerner in The Forest for the Trees: An Editor’s Advice to Writers (2010), “no matter how short a book’s shelf life in today’s market, no matter how Kindled, downloaded, or digitized, none of us can ever forget the feeling of … Continue reading Revisiting Betsy Lerner’s The Forest for the Trees
The Nitpicker’s Nook: February’s linguistic links roundup
The Nitpicker’s Nook is a monthly collection of language-related articles, interviews, and blog posts from around the web. If you read something that would make a good addition, email your suggestion to [email protected]. By Savanna Scott Leslie We all learned some “rules” from English teachers that were questionable at best. And as editors, we have the power … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: February’s linguistic links roundup
Video: Watch Oran J. Boyle discussing financial planning at our February meeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaJBKTOqUMg At the February 2016 meeting of Editors Canada's Toronto branch, financial consultant Oran J. Boyle gave editors some practical tips for establishing good credit, setting goals, and planning for retirement. Oran J. Boyle is a financial consultant representing Investors Group Financial Services, as well as a long list of national investment and insurance company … Continue reading Video: Watch Oran J. Boyle discussing financial planning at our February meeting
Ask Aunt Elizabeth: How do I let my boyfriend know his manuscript sucks?
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: How do I let my boyfriend know his manuscript sucks?
Seminars sale for members!
Fire up your skills with this red-hot deal for Editors Canada members! Get 50 per cent off the second seminar when you register for two Toronto branch seminars this season. Please note these details: This offer is open to Editors Canada members only. You must register for both seminars at the same time. Full payment … Continue reading Seminars sale for members!
The resumé, every which way: Show, don’t tell
In earlier posts I talked about some fairly basic points to keep in mind when applying for editing work, and I offered some advice on how to position yourself on a resumé as an editor. Today, I’d like to talk about some typical errors people make concerning the language and content in their resumés. These … Continue reading The resumé, every which way: Show, don’t tell
How to break through walls: A writer’s perspective on the infamous “block”
By Judy Ann Crawford People have writer’s block not because they can’t write, but because they despair of writing eloquently.—Anna Quindlen So it’s time to write the thing. Topic? Check. There it is, typed out at the top of the page, a vast whiteness beneath it that you are trying not to focus on. Coffee? Of … Continue reading How to break through walls: A writer’s perspective on the infamous “block”
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