In a time when the writing industry is overwhelmed with fraud and scams, it's important to consider how we present ourselves to prospective clients. Adrienne Bartl offers strategies to advertise our authenticity to authors, and share our worth.
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Copyright and Plagiarism: A Practical Guide for Editors
by Andi Benjamin It’s part of an editor’s job to be aware of intellectual property issues, but how much do we really know about it? Andi Benjamin explains copyright, the difference between plagiarism and copyright infringement, and fair dealing to help us make a bit more sense of this complex matter. Photo by Markus Winkler … Continue reading Copyright and Plagiarism: A Practical Guide for Editors
What’s in Your Editing Workspace? (#4)
“What’s in Your Editing Workspace” peeks past editors’ bookshelves and into their workspaces. In this fourth instalment, we explore everything from our day-to-day stationery to furniture and 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. Maylon … Continue reading What’s in Your Editing Workspace? (#4)
Editors Toronto Hosts Gill Deacon
Don't miss our summer speaker event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with award-winning author and broadcaster Gill Deacon. Gill will discuss her latest book, A Love Affair with the Unknown. Written as Gill came to terms with a great deal of uncertainty in her life, this book serves as a call to look for the … Continue reading Editors Toronto Hosts Gill Deacon
Time Management for Editors: 9 Strategies that Actually Work
by Priya Murmu You flop down on the couch with the laptop on the coffee table, glance at the document in front of you, read the same sentence for the nth time, trying hard to make sense of it, and delete and rephrase. Thirty minutes fly by, and the sentence doesn’t read any better. Before … Continue reading Time Management for Editors: 9 Strategies that Actually Work
Executive Unplugged: Mary Brydon-Kehoe, Programs Chair
We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee members, while also finding out what is involved in being on the committee. So we asked committee members to introduce themselves and their roles by answering a few questions for our “Executive Unplugged” series. Meet Mary … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Mary Brydon-Kehoe, Programs Chair
Editors Advise: Editors Canada’s Mentorship Program Through the Eyes of Participants (Part 1: Mentees)
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 advice for newer editors and formatting your résumé. This edition focuses on Editors Canada’s mentorship program. Photo by … Continue reading Editors Advise: Editors Canada’s Mentorship Program Through the Eyes of Participants (Part 1: Mentees)
Executive Unplugged: Adrienne Bartl, Chair
We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee members, while also finding out 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 … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Adrienne Bartl, Chair
