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 Keith … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Keith Goddard, BoldFace Editor-in-Chief
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Editor for Life: Katharine O’Moore-Klopf, Consulting Medical Editor
Interview conducted by Keith Goddard. 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 … Continue reading Editor for Life: Katharine O’Moore-Klopf, Consulting Medical Editor
The Writer-Editor Relationship, and the Art of the Query
by Janet Pollock Millar Like many of us at the beginning of COVID, I was cast adrift when I lost my job at the college writing centre. I had invested almost three years doing contract work in the hope of acquiring permanent status. Now there was no indication when or if I’d be called back. … Continue reading The Writer-Editor Relationship, and the Art of the Query
How to Set Up a Freelance Editing Website
by Joyce Chung Photo by Surface on Unsplash In 2023, it pays (sometimes literally) to have an online presence, whether you’re working as a freelance editor, considering a freelance career, or looking to showcase your portfolio. With so many resources and guides available, it should be easy to set up a website, but even knowing how to start … Continue reading How to Set Up a Freelance Editing Website
Editors Advise: Generalist or Specialist
In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. For this edition, five editors share their thoughts on whether focusing on a niche is a good idea when starting out. Photo by Deddy Yoga Pratama on Unsplash Should someone relatively new to editing focus on a … Continue reading Editors Advise: Generalist or Specialist
Editor for Life: James Harbeck, Freelance Book Editor
Interview conducted by Keith Goddard. 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 … Continue reading Editor for Life: James Harbeck, Freelance Book Editor
The Art of Editing Picture Books
by S. Robin Larin Oh, to snuggle up with someone special and plunge into a picture book! What could be lovelier than sharing beautifully illustrated stories that tickle the funny bone, soothe the soul, and stretch the imagination? Most of us have experienced this delight as listener or reader, but what about as editor? Just … Continue reading The Art of Editing Picture Books
Comic Advice from Manga Editors
by Ann Nam-Tran Le It's not often that people who edit comics or are interested in manga (Japanese comics) get to hear from professional manga editors from Japan in the English language sphere. While there are plenty of how-to books on drawing manga, to my knowledge there isn’t a book that focuses on comic narrative … Continue reading Comic Advice from Manga Editors