By Judy Ann Crawford When I’m writing, I write. And then it’s as if the muse is convinced that I’m serious and says, “Okay. Okay. I’ll come.”—Dr. Maya Angelou It’s the freedom. Freelance writers say that’s the best thing about their job. They sometimes even gaze dreamily into the middle distance as they say it … Continue reading The freedom of freelancing (and other ironies)
The writer-editor relationship, part 2: Five things writers wish editors knew—and followed
By Nina Munteanu In my previous article, “The writer-editor relationship, part 1: Editors preparing writers,” I focused on clarifying expectations between editors and writers from the editor’s point of view. Part 2, this article, focuses on this same relationship from the writer’s point of view. Clarity of expectation, honesty, and mutual respect are key features … Continue reading The writer-editor relationship, part 2: Five things writers wish editors knew—and followed
Editor for Life: Pietro Cammalleri, freelance editor
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 who choose to work with words … Continue reading Editor for Life: Pietro Cammalleri, freelance editor
The resumé, every which way: Either/or
What is editing? Earlier, I talked about some pretty basic things editors should keep in mind when preparing a resumé. Let’s talk about something more interesting and more important this time. I think, as editors, we can agree that what editors do is not fully understood— particularly by people who need editors. From the different … Continue reading The resumé, every which way: Either/or
Book review: Making a Point: The Pernickety Story of English Punctuation, by David Crystal
(Released October 2015) By Nicole North This latest book by world-renowned linguistics authority David Crystal showcases his talent for instructing writers of English while entertaining them with great wit and a punchy narrative style. Punctuation is the focus of Making a Point, and Crystal gives a detailed and straightforward history of its use as well … Continue reading Book review: Making a Point: The Pernickety Story of English Punctuation, by David Crystal
Video: Watch the panel discussion on internships at our November meeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O33ywDe2uo At the November 2015 meeting of Editors Canada's Toronto branch, Sue Carter, Pirom Houth, and Kate Icely spoke with editors about the benefits of internships and what makes them successful. Sue Carter is the editor of Quill & Quire, where she oversees all aspects of the magazine’s print publication and online platforms. She also … Continue reading Video: Watch the panel discussion on internships at our November meeting
The writer-editor relationship, part 1: Editors preparing writers
By Nina Munteanu As indie publishing soars to new heights and successes, writers are looking more and more to freelance editors to help them create works of merit that will stand out in the market. Whether this process is seamless and productive or fraught with difficulties depends on the relationship established between editor and writer … Continue reading The writer-editor relationship, part 1: Editors preparing writers
Manage your stress: Tips for freelancers
By Emily Chau Most people are more stressed than they’d wish, and work is often the reason. If you’re working as a freelance editor, you’re probably also feeling the pressure of running your own business 24/7. A small amount of stress is healthy if it keeps you focused and challenged, but a large amount can … Continue reading Manage your stress: Tips for freelancers
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