A Short Guide to Editing Fantasy

by Amanda Clarke Fantasy fiction is known for its ability to transport readers to far-off lands and imagined worlds full of magic, unusual creatures, and lands that defy the rules of our world. Anything goes, limited only by the authorโ€™s imagination. A big part of the genre is world building, to the point that in … Continue reading A Short Guide to Editing Fantasy

Whatโ€™s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#6)

In this column, members of the editing community share whatโ€™s 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 Thiongโ€™o.ย If youโ€™d like to show us … Continue reading Whatโ€™s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#6)

Small Press Publishing: A Glimpse Into the Industry

Join Editors Toronto on Tuesday, October 26, at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom for โ€œSmall Press Publishing: A Glimpse Into the Industry.โ€ In this monthโ€™s program, join us and our panel to learn about small press publishing from two presses, a long-established Canadian press and a recently established genre press based in the United States. … Continue reading Small Press Publishing: A Glimpse Into the Industry

Editor for Life: Stephanie Fysh, freelance editor and fine art photographer

Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if youโ€™re a freelancer. So we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the W5: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Stephanie Fysh, freelance editor and fine art photographer

In the footsteps of the bookstore crawl

By Dimitra Chronopoulos How do independent bookstores in Toronto survive and thrive in todayโ€™s day and age? By knowing and caring about their customers, participating in conferences and community events, hosting events, and specializing. These were just some of the answers Editors Toronto and PWAC members heard during Editors Torontoโ€™s inaugural bookstore crawl on Saturday, … Continue reading In the footsteps of the bookstore crawl