Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources

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 finding in-house work and editorial niches. For this edition, five editors share with us their go-to inclusive (and/or … Continue reading Editors Advise: Inclusive Language Resources →

Editors Advise: Editorial Niches (Part 1)

My career is always a work in progress! But I love that about being self-employed—I get to choose which way to steer my career and I don’t have to keep doing anything I dislike.

“Editors and the New State of Media” (Recap of February Program)

Some advice for aspiring journalists: go for the most interesting opportunity, not the most glamorous job; ask for mentorship; turn down low-paying work; and plan to freelance.

Editor for Life: Amy J. Schneider, Owner of Featherschneider Editorial Services

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: Amy J. Schneider, Owner of Featherschneider Editorial Services →

“Scientific Editing: Experiments in the Unexpected” (Recap of January Program)

by Jackie Goutor Every new editor hears one piece of advice over and over: find your niche. January’s speaker, Tom Moss Gamblin, would definitely approve of this bit of wisdom, given that his career is a case study in the successes of niche editing. Artturi Jalli on Unsplash Gamblin completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge … Continue reading “Scientific Editing: Experiments in the Unexpected” (Recap of January Program) →

Editor for Life: Adrienne Montgomerie, Freelance Editor and Editing Instructor

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 some questions based on the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from … Continue reading Editor for Life: Adrienne Montgomerie, Freelance Editor and Editing Instructor →

Editors Advise: Non-billable Hours, or Can Freelancers Charge for Everything?

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In our previous “Editors Advise” instalment, nine editors shared their thoughts on a range of topics, including the financial viability of freelancing and the importance of social media. For this edition, five editors were asked if they are … Continue reading Editors Advise: Non-billable Hours, or Can Freelancers Charge for Everything? →

Disability-Affirming Language: Person-First versus Identity-First Language

by Natalia Iwanek As an editor with a specific focus on inclusive language—and as a disabled person—I often have conversations about disability-affirming language. Many of these conversations centre on person-first (person with a disability) versus identity-first (disabled person) language. Foto de Christina @ wocintechchat.com en Unsplash Identity-first language: style choices, style guides, and resources While I affirm those … Continue reading Disability-Affirming Language: Person-First versus Identity-First Language →