At the October 2015 meeting of Editors Canada's Toronto branch, Dr. Sandra Folk from The Language Lab spoke with editors about some of the challenges non-native English speakers might have in their written communication and how editors can provide guidance tactfully and helpfully. About Dr. Sandra Folk—Sandra is founder and president of The Language Lab, an … Continue reading Video: Watch Dr. Sandra Folk discussing editing English in a multilingual environment at our October meeting
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Three months at a literary agency made me a better editor
By Whitney Matusiak In the changing landscape of the publishing industry, one thing has remained the same: literary agents will advocate for your work—they’re the Jerry Maguires of the author world. That is, if you’re lucky enough to get one. Since January 2015, I’ve been interning with Anne McDermid & Associates, a Toronto-based literary agency … Continue reading Three months at a literary agency made me a better editor
Q&A: Linden MacIntyre on the author/editor relationship
What do authors think about editors? What do authors think makes the difference between a good editor and a great editor? Previously, BoldFace asked internationally bestselling author Mary Lawson about her experience working with editors. This time we posed the same questions to Linden MacIntyre, a renowned journalist whose work has earned him multiple awards … Continue reading Q&A: Linden MacIntyre on the author/editor relationship
Q&A: Author Andrew Pyper on the author/editor relationship
Ever wonder what authors think of book editors? We did, too! Here’s what award-winning, best-selling, Toronto-based author Andrew Pyper (The Demonologist, The Guardians, Lost Girls) has to say about being edited, as well as the difference between what makes a good editor and a great editor. Q&A conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Overall, what’s been your … Continue reading Q&A: Author Andrew Pyper on the author/editor relationship
Book review: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint
By Sadie Scapillato I picked up Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint by Nancy Kress because I was working on a manuscript by a newish writer who wanted guidance on how to handle multiple third person points of view. A writer friend of mine recommended the Write Great Fiction series by Writer’s Digest. It had just what … Continue reading Book review: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint
Recap of Stories About Storytellers: An Evening with Doug Gibson and Dozens of Famous Canadian Authors
Speaker: Douglas Gibson Report Writer: Tina Dealwis Since beginning his career in 1968 at Doubleday, famed editor and publisher Doug Gibson has met and worked with some of Canada’s greatest writers. On April 25, 2011, EAC members were treated to an exciting evening of “Stories about Storytellers,” Gibson’s one-man show based on his memoirs, to … Continue reading Recap of Stories About Storytellers: An Evening with Doug Gibson and Dozens of Famous Canadian Authors
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