by Suzanne Bowness For most freelance editors/writers with a roster of clients, “how to keep in touch without being annoying” is a question that keeps us up at night, or at least flits through our mind on a slow workday. We want to seem genuinely friendly and helpful, while at the same time staying top … Continue reading How to Invite Yourself to an Inbox: Newsletter as Connection Tool
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Executive Unplugged: Sharon Cozens, Secretary (Part 2)
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 “Executive Unplugged” series. Meet Sharon … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Sharon Cozens, Secretary (Part 2)
“Unlock the Power of Constructive Feedback: Creating Psychological Safety for Effective Client Interactions” with Nagma Sayed (Editors Toronto November 2024 Program Recap)
by Maria Edymans The editor is an enigmatic figure: omnipresent, but inconspicuous. For some, this might seem like the perfect job for a lone wolf. The editor, in their humble way, is imagined hunching over in their cubicle, surrounded by Princess and the Pea-like slush piles – a mix between an artist and a mathematician. … Continue reading “Unlock the Power of Constructive Feedback: Creating Psychological Safety for Effective Client Interactions” with Nagma Sayed (Editors Toronto November 2024 Program Recap)
Book Review: “The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers,” by Karen Yin
by Sharon Cozens Karen Yin, writer of The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers (2024), originally “coined the term conscious language to describe language that is rooted in critical thinking and compassion, used skillfully in a specific context.” Photo by The Jopwell Collection on Unsplash Nowadays, an increasing … Continue reading Book Review: “The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers,” by Karen Yin
Editing Non-English Quotations and Their Translations in Scholarly Texts: A Case Study
by Carla DeSantis As an editor of scholarly texts, I work with complex texts that include multiple elements to be considered, such as bibliographies, footnotes, quotations from primary and secondary sources, and multilingual content. While all these elements must be carefully reviewed for correctness, completeness, and consistency, there is one that can easily slip by … Continue reading Editing Non-English Quotations and Their Translations in Scholarly Texts: A Case Study
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
Editing Across English Variants: Parallels and Polarities
by Priya Murmu Editing content across English variants can be a daunting task. You scratch your head while staring at the screen, pondering whether the word should be spelled dialogue or dialog, dreamt or dreamed, or whether the period should fall inside or outside of the quotation marks. Then, you spend quite some time browsing … Continue reading Editing Across English Variants: Parallels and Polarities
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.
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