In this column, members of the editing community share what’s on their (physical) bookshelves and highlight a few notable titles. If you’d like to show us your bookshelf, or part of it, let us know! Michelle Noble, freelance copy and line editor and web content writer. Her bookshelf is in Hamilton, Ontario. As a newer editor, … Continue reading What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#7)
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“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.
The Basics of Website Accessibility
by Maia Kowalski In today's digital world, there are more readers of online content than ever before. Sure, you want to make your content engaging, shareable, and evergreen, but above all else, it should be accessible. According to the World Health Organization and the CDC, 16 percent of the world's population has a disability. That's … Continue reading The Basics of Website Accessibility
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
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?
Finding Your Editorial Niche
by Natalia Iwanek In the recent past, I had the privilege of attending an Editors Canada webinar in which Greg Ioannou talked about the importance of finding an editorial niche. Admittedly, incorporating this advice into my career took me longer than I would have liked, but, ultimately, it altered the way I approach the editing … Continue reading Finding Your Editorial Niche
Editor for Life: Lenore Hietkamp, Editor and Artist
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 have them submit their responses to our 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: Lenore Hietkamp, Editor and Artist
