Editor for Life: Tara Avery, Editor, Writer, and Coach

In this instalment of Editor for Life, Tara Avery, the national treasurer of Editors Canada and the chair of Editors BC, shared her beautiful philosophy on editing with us.

Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking (a recap of the March program)

by Jackie Goutor Aaliyah Dasoo’s presentation, "Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking," not only provided us with a thorough overview of the fact-checking process, but emphasized the importance of verifiable truth in journalism in the era of AI. Photo by Agence Olloweb on Unsplash Meet Aaliyah Dasoo Aaliyah began fact-checking with TMU’s campus newspaper shortly before graduating with her degree … Continue reading Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking (a recap of the March program) →

What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#3)

In this column, members of the editing community share what’s on their (physical) bookshelves and highlight a few notable titles. In the past, our editors have shared such treasures as Storycraft, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, and an entire shelf of Haruki Murakami titles. In this, our third instalment, editors in Vancouver, … Continue reading What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#3) →

Executive Unplugged: Sharon Cozens, Secretary

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 “Executive Unplugged” series. Although … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Sharon Cozens, Secretary →

Editor for Life: Barbara Johnston, Freelance Editor

Interview conducted by Keith Goddard 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 Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Barbara Johnston, Freelance Editor →

Thank You to Our Valued Volunteers in 2021–22!

Editors Toronto is part of a national professional editing association, Editors Canada, run by and for its members. Everything you see, read, and attend is organized and coordinated by volunteers. In the past season, we were lucky to have the support of more than 30 exceptional volunteers, many of whom got involved on more …

Thank You to Our Volunteers in 2020–21!

Editors Toronto is part of a national professional association run by and for its members. Everything you see, read, and attend is organized and coordinated by volunteers. The 2020–21 season was extraordinary in many ways, but with the support of more than 30 exceptional volunteers, many of whom volunteered on more than one occasion …

Executive Unplugged: Indu Singh, Treasurer

We want to give the Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know the executive and find 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. Meet Indu Singh, treasurer. She’s been a member … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Indu Singh, Treasurer →