You can find professional networking anywhere—even during speed dating

By Ruane Remy I was once an unbeliever. I placed little stock in the powers of networking, until one night when I went looking for a romantic connection and found a business connection instead. A few years ago, I was in the middle of graduate school studying journalism. J-school, as students fondly refer to it, … Continue reading You can find professional networking anywhere—even during speed dating →

By the Book: In-house editor and freelance writer James Harbeck’s book highlights

Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our interview series “By the Book,” we get the inside scoop on editors’ all-time favourite books, their top style guide, and what their alternate-universe career would be. Tell us about your current job, James, plus … Continue reading By the Book: In-house editor and freelance writer James Harbeck’s book highlights →

Facing Facts—Why fact checking is the first and last thing you should do

By Whitney Matusiak Fact checking is an ongoing process, and there’s no wrong time to start asking why that Macy’s dress went from red to blue, or since when did the space race take place in the ‘70s? While checking facts can be considered an art form—based on the powers of observation, curiosity, and listening … Continue reading Facing Facts—Why fact checking is the first and last thing you should do →

Wordplay: Are some words truly untranslatable?

Wordplay is a regular column by editor and language writer James Harbeck in which he tastes and plays with English words and usages. What’s English for Schadenfreude? Schadenfreude, of course. Words are like Barbie dolls or trading cards or Hummel figurines or camera lenses or kitchen gadgets: if we see one that fills a spot that … Continue reading Wordplay: Are some words truly untranslatable? →

The Nitpicker’s Nook: November’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 Emily Chau If you weren’t already convinced of the importance of proofreading, take a look at this major gaffe in an … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: November’s linguistic links roundup →

Food for thought: How language affects our eating habits

By Samita Sarkar Editors know that language is a powerful tool. In fact, our world is shaped by the language we use and the ways we communicate with each other. The language we use changes the way we see things. The rhetoric of war, for example, is used to dehumanize the enemy, and the rhetoric … Continue reading Food for thought: How language affects our eating habits →

By the Book: Freelance editor and author Janice Weaver’s reading highlights

Q&A conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our interview series, “By the Book,” we get the inside scoop on editors’ all-time favourite books, their top style guide, and what their alternate-universe career would be. Tell us about your current job, Janice, plus a … Continue reading By the Book: Freelance editor and author Janice Weaver’s reading highlights →