In this series, Editors Toronto members and BoldFace contributors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. The previous edition of “Editors Advise” tackled recognizing and dealing with our editorial weaknesses. For this edition, six editors share their recommendations related to professional development. Photo by Mikhail … Continue reading Editors Advise: Learning New Skills for Professional Growth
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Editor for Life: Samia Madwar, Managing Editor at The Walrus
Interview conducted by Alicja Minda. 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 the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us …
Facing Facts—Why fact checking is the first and last thing you should do
By Whitney Matusiak Fact checking is an ongoing process, and there’s no wrong time to start asking why that Macy’s dress went from red to blue, or since when did the space race take place in the ‘70s? While checking facts can be considered an art form—based on the powers of observation, curiosity, and listening … Continue reading Facing Facts—Why fact checking is the first and last thing you should do
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