Editors Advise: Language and Style Updates: Inclusive Language, Accessibility, Spelling, and More

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including advice for newer editors and professional development webinars. For this edition, three editors share new language and style … Continue reading Editors Advise: Language and Style Updates: Inclusive Language, Accessibility, Spelling, and More →

What’s in Your Editing Workspace?

Inspired by our recurring blog “What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf,” we now want to peek past editors’ bookshelves and into their workspaces. “What’s in Your Editing Workspace” will explore everything from our day-to-day stationery to furniture, from hardware to sources of inspiration, and everything in-between. If you have something you'd like to share, let us … Continue reading What’s in Your Editing Workspace? →

Editors Advise: Non-billable Hours, or Can Freelancers Charge for Everything?

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In our previous “Editors Advise” instalment, nine editors shared their thoughts on a range of topics, including the financial viability of freelancing and the importance of social media. For this edition, five editors were asked if they are … Continue reading Editors Advise: Non-billable Hours, or Can Freelancers Charge for Everything? →

9 Editors Advise: Freelance, In-house, Social Media, and More

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. For this edition, a nonet of editors answers an open-ended question reminiscent of one that was considered by one of our members back in 2020. Photo by Jess Bailey on Unsplash What is one thing you know now that you … Continue reading 9 Editors Advise: Freelance, In-house, Social Media, and More →

Editors Advise: Productivity Tools and Ideas

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous "Editors Advise" instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including professional development and training for editors, and whether to be a generalist or specialist. For this edition, five editors share some … Continue reading Editors Advise: Productivity Tools and Ideas →

Editors Advise: Checklists and Style Sheets

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous "Editors Advise" instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including whether an editor should be a generalist or specialist, and the importance of editing training. For this edition, four editors consider style sheets … Continue reading Editors Advise: Checklists and Style Sheets →

Editors Advise: On Editing Training and Professional Development

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous "Editors Advise" instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including whether an editor should be a generalist or specialist, and how to know if you’re ready for a particular … Continue reading Editors Advise: On Editing Training and Professional Development →