by Nicole Watkins Campbell The practice of plain language has been around for quite some time, and anyone who has taken an editing course in the last 30 years has been trained in plain language principles (although it might not have been called that). Over the years our knowledge has expanded, and in June 2023 … Continue reading Plain language resources to help you edit for clarity and readability
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Executive Unplugged: Natalia Iwanek, Co-Editor-in-Chief of BoldFace
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 Natalia … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Natalia Iwanek, Co-Editor-in-Chief of BoldFace
What’s in Your Editing Workspace? (#2)
"What’s in Your Editing Workspace" peeks past editors’ bookshelves and into their workspaces. In this second instalment, we explore everything from our day-to-day stationery to furniture, hardware to sources of inspiration, and more. If you have something you'd like to share, let us know. We want to see what’s in your editing workspace. Photo by Vadim Sherbakov … Continue reading What’s in Your Editing Workspace? (#2)
Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (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 part 1 of this series, editorial niches, and inclusive language resources. For this edition, four editors share their … Continue reading Editors Advise: Professional Development and Webinars for Editors (Part 2)
It’s All in the Cards: Editing Oracle Decks
by Erin Della Mattia The work of an editor often appears mysterious to outsiders. Friends and family don’t always understand what we do. Occasionally we ourselves are surprised by other editors too, when they reveal what, exactly, they edit. Texts or products that you had never thought of as needing editing but which, once you … Continue reading It’s All in the Cards: Editing Oracle Decks
Editors Advise: Formatting Your Editing Résumé
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 professional development and webinars. For this edition, three editors share their advice for formatting their … Continue reading Editors Advise: Formatting Your Editing Résumé
What’s in Your Editing Workspace?
Inspired by our recurring blog “What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf,” we now want to peek past editors’ bookshelves and into their workspaces. “What’s in Your Editing Workspace” will explore everything from our day-to-day stationery to furniture, from hardware to sources of inspiration, and everything in-between. If you have something you'd like to share, let us … Continue reading What’s in Your Editing Workspace?
Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources
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 finding in-house work and editorial niches. For this edition, five editors share with us their go-to inclusive (and/or … Continue reading Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources
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