In this column, members of the editing community share whatโs on their (physical) bookshelves and highlight a few notable titles. In ourย previous instalment, editors shared such treasures asย Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real Worldย by Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink, andย A Grain of Wheatย by Ngลฉgฤฉ wa Thiongโo.ย If youโd like to show us … Continue reading Whatโs on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#6)
Tag: editors
Editor for Life: Gael Spivak, Senior Editor at the Government of Canada
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 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: Gael Spivak, Senior Editor at the Government of Canada
Editors Advise: Editorial Niches (Part 1)
My career is always a work in progress! But I love that about being self-employedโI get to choose which way to steer my career and I donโt have to keep doing anything I dislike.
Plain Language and the Elegant Art of Interior Book Design
Design plays a pivotal yet little-known part in written communication. White spaceโthe area between and around the text on a pageโis a prime example of this phenomenon. White space can appear as blank pages, margins, line spacing, and kerning. It is a powerful tool that can influence the readerโs experience of the text.
โEditors and the New State of Mediaโ (Recap of February Program)
Some advice for aspiring journalists: go for the most interesting opportunity, not the most glamorous job; ask for mentorship; turn down low-paying work; and plan to freelance.
Editors Advise: On Finding In-house Work (Part 2)
If youโre offered a job interview, I recommend spending at least one hour researching the publisher. Go through their website. Check out their catalogue. Be interested in at least three of their books and learn enough about them to explain why. This seems like such a basic task but doing it will truly make a difference in your interview.ย
The Basics of Website Accessibility
by Maia Kowalski In today's digital world, there are more readers of online content than ever before. Sure, you want to make your content engaging, shareable, and evergreen, but above all else, it should be accessible. According to the World Health Organization and the CDC, 16 percent of the world's population has a disability. That's … Continue reading The Basics of Website Accessibility
Editor for Life: Amy J. Schneider, Owner of Featherschneider Editorial Services
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 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: Amy J. Schneider, Owner of Featherschneider Editorial Services
BoldFace 