The Daily Grind is an ongoing mini-feature that highlights the best cafés in Toronto for freelance editors looking for a caffeine fix and a temporary office away from home. By Sara Scharf Whenever I need a little italianità or crave a superior cappuccino, I head to L’Espresso Bar Mercurio. This family-owned “bar” (in the European … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café L’Espresso Bar Mercurio
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Tips for finding work editing self-published authors
By Valerie Borden The growth of self-publishing has created an exciting opportunity for freelance editors. To take advantage of this trend, it’s important to be aware of the many ways to market your editorial services and connect with self-publishing authors. Recently, I spoke with three editors who have experience in self-publishing, who gave me useful … Continue reading Tips for finding work editing self-published authors
The hidden agenda of my EAC mentor
By Michelle Schriver My goal was to establish myself as a freelance editor. But in my darkest moments, I questioned whether that goal was a realistic one. I had completed Ryerson’s certificate in publishing, but with no in-house experience—or paid editorial experience of any kind—how would I win contracts? In desperation, I found myself applying … Continue reading The hidden agenda of my EAC mentor
The Daily Grind: Toronto café Coffee and All That Jazz
The Daily Grind is an ongoing mini-feature that highlights the best cafés in Toronto for freelance editors looking for a caffeine fix and a temporary office away from home. By Valerie Lam Coffee and All That Jazz, located a few blocks south of Dundas West subway station, on the corner of Roncesvalles and Howard Park … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café Coffee and All That Jazz
The Daily Grind: Toronto café Pâtisserie La Cigogne
The Daily Grind is an ongoing mini-feature that highlights the best cafés in Toronto for freelance editors looking for a caffeine fix and a temporary office away from home. By Jennifer D. Foster Pâtisserie La Cigogne (cigogne is French for stork), at the southeast corner of the Danforth and Monarch Park Avenue, reminds me of the cafés … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café Pâtisserie La Cigogne
The Daily Grind: Toronto café Cabin Fever Collective
The Daily Grind is an ongoing mini-feature that highlights the best cafés in Toronto for freelance editors looking for a caffeine fix and a temporary office away from home. By Valerie Lam Conveniently located on Bloor Street between Keele and Dundas West subway stations, Cabin Fever Collective is an eclectic café that specializes in gourmet … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café Cabin Fever Collective
The Daily Grind: Toronto café Red Rocket Coffee
The Daily Grind is an ongoing mini-feature that highlights the best cafés in Toronto for freelance editors looking for a caffeine fix and a temporary office away from home. By Michelle Schriver As a freelancer, I enjoy the comforts of a home office. No harsh commercial lighting or erratic heating/cooling system stifles my productivity. But … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café Red Rocket Coffee
The Daily Grind: Toronto café The Rustic Owl
The Daily Grind is an ongoing mini-feature that highlights the best cafés in Toronto for freelance editors looking for a caffeine fix and a temporary office away from home. By Laura Godfrey The Rustic Owl offers a perfectly laid-back environment with ample seating and décor that lives up to the café’s name: various sizes of … Continue reading The Daily Grind: Toronto café The Rustic Owl
