Tag: freelance editing

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 →

Executive Unplugged: Anneline du Preez, 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 members, while 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 Anneline … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Anneline du Preez, co-editor-in-chief of BoldFace →

Editor for Life: Eric Hübler, Non-Fiction Copy Editor and Developmental Editor

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 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: Eric Hübler, Non-Fiction Copy Editor and Developmental Editor →