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 youโre not sure youโre ready. For this edition, our editors reflect on a particular skill that has helped their … Continue reading Editors Advise: On Reading and Helpful Skills
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Replace Cold Emails with These 5 Marketing Activities to Gain New Clients
Freelance editors often rely on cold emails to find work, but to get hired, you need to start a professional relationship in a positive way and be memorable.
Book Review: โThe Freelance Editorโs Handbook:ย A Complete Guide to Making Your Business Thrive,โ by Suzy Bills
by Sharon Cozens Do you need help starting your freelance business, but donโt know where to go to for sound advice? Or maybe you already have an established freelance business, but feel like it could use a boost? Many higher learning institutions and professional organizations offer courses and/or provide information on being an entrepreneur. However, … Continue reading Book Review: โThe Freelance Editorโs Handbook:ย A Complete Guide to Making Your Business Thrive,โ by Suzy Bills
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 theyโre ready for … Continue reading Editors Advise: Are You Qualified for the Job?
Executive Unplugged: Keith Goddard, BoldFace Editor-in-Chief
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 โExecutive Unpluggedโ series. Meet Keith … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Keith Goddard, BoldFace Editor-in-Chief
Editor for Life: Katharine OโMoore-Klopf, Consulting Medical Editor
Interview conducted by Keith Goddard. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if youโre 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: Katharine OโMoore-Klopf, Consulting Medical Editor
The Writer-Editor Relationship, and the Art of the Query
by Janet Pollock Millar Like many of us at the beginning of COVID, I was cast adrift when I lost my job at the college writing centre. I had invested almost three years doing contract work in the hope of acquiring permanent status. Now there was no indication when or if Iโd be called back. … Continue reading The Writer-Editor Relationship, and the Art of the Query
Executive Unplugged: Maลgosia 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 โExecutive Unpluggedโ series. Meetย Maลgosia,ย our … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Maลgosia Halliop, Communications Chair
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