Executive Unplugged: Lily Omidi, Communications Co-Chair

We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee, while also showing them what is involved in being on the committee. So, we asked executive committee members to introduce themselves and their roles by answering a few questions for our โ€œExecutive Unpluggedโ€ series. Meet Lily … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Lily Omidi, Communications Co-Chair

Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 2)

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous โ€œEditors Adviseโ€ instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including part 1 of this series, editorial niches, and inclusive language resources. For this edition, four editors share their … Continue reading Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 2)

English Usage: Variants, Dictionaries, and Editorial Judgement

by Keith Goddard Every Friday when I pick up pizza from my local Toronto pizza chain, I see a sign that tells me itโ€™s fine to park in their parking lot whilst Iโ€™m in their restaurant. Whilst? Sounds quaint, but thatโ€™s not proper Canadian English, eh? My dictionaries label it as British, and Garnerโ€™s Modern English Usage, fourth edition (Garner … Continue reading English Usage: Variants, Dictionaries, and Editorial Judgement

Editors Advise: On Reading and Helpful Skills

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. In our last instalment, six editors shared their thoughts on whether to accept a job if youโ€™re not sure youโ€™re ready. For this edition, our editors reflect on a particular skill that has helped their … Continue reading Editors Advise: On Reading and Helpful Skills

Editors Advise: Are You Qualified for the Job?

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. In our previous instalment, five editors shared their thoughts on whether focusing on a niche is a good idea when starting out. This time around, we ask how one knows if theyโ€™re ready for … Continue reading Editors Advise: Are You Qualified for the Job?

Executive Unplugged: Maล‚gosia Halliop, Communications Chair

We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee members, while also finding out what is involved in being on the committee. So, we asked executive committee members to introduce themselves and their roles by answering a few questions for our โ€œExecutive Unpluggedโ€ series. Meetย Maล‚gosia,ย our … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Maล‚gosia Halliop, Communications Chair

Editors Advise: Generalist or Specialist

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. For this edition, five editors share their thoughts on whether focusing on a niche is a good idea when starting out. Photo by Deddy Yoga Pratama on Unsplash Should someone relatively new to editing focus on a … Continue reading Editors Advise: Generalist or Specialist