Book Review: “Dictionary of Fine Distinctions,” by Eli Burnstein

by Andi Benjamin In editorial work, small details have an outsized impact on the final product. This is one reason why editors need to be exceptionally meticulous – to avoid the pitfalls of using the wrong word and then inadvertently changing the meaning of the text. Eli Burnstein is a Canadian humour writer who is … Continue reading Book Review: “Dictionary of Fine Distinctions,” by Eli Burnstein →

5 Motivational Tips to Start Writing

by Stephanie Edwards With the changing season, you may be interested in starting your first writing venture but do not know where to start. Or perhaps you are a skilled writer who has yet to find inspiration to produce a new piece. The thought of creating fresh content can be overwhelming. Your mind may draw … Continue reading 5 Motivational Tips to Start Writing →

Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 1)

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 editorial niches and social media and marketing. For this edition, three editors share their favourite professional development resources … Continue reading Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 1) →

On Extravagant Fonts

by Ambrose Li In “The Basics of Website Accessibility,” Maia Kowalski brought up an interesting topic that I believe has not been talked about for a while: “extravagant fonts.”‍ But what exactly are extravagant fonts? I still remember the early days when the government of Ontario was promoting the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act … Continue reading On Extravagant Fonts →

Building My Editing Career: From Nigeria to Canada

by Lola Opatayo When my family and I immigrated to Canada, I decided to focus on my editing career. However, I worried that the challenges would be too great and that it would be a long, lonely road. My fears were based on some myths; below are some of these myths and the ways I … Continue reading Building My Editing Career: From Nigeria to Canada →

Editor for Life: Lana Okerlund, Editor, Writer, and Plain Language Trainer

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 to submit their responses to a set of questions based on the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, … Continue reading Editor for Life: Lana Okerlund, Editor, Writer, and Plain Language Trainer →

Editors Advise: Editorial Niches (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 “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including professional development and training for editors and advice for those seeking an in-house position. For this edition, five … Continue reading Editors Advise: Editorial Niches (Part 2) →

Editors 24: Connection, Community, and Compassion

by Laura Jones The flight to Vancouver is stunning. If you’re lucky enough to fly in from the east on a day without too many clouds, you will see the snowy peaks of the Rocky Mountains below, stretching beyond the wing of the plane to the horizon. It was a Thursday, and I was flying … Continue reading Editors 24: Connection, Community, and Compassion →