Editors Advise: Editors Canadaโ€™s Mentorship Program Through the Eyes of Participants (Part 2: Mentors)

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous โ€œEditors Adviseโ€ instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including advice for newer editors and formatting your rรฉsumรฉ. This edition focuses on Editors Canadaโ€™s mentorship program. In Part … Continue reading Editors Advise: Editors Canadaโ€™s Mentorship Program Through the Eyes of Participants (Part 2: Mentors)

Editor for Life: Katherine Morton, Freelance Editor

A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if youโ€™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: Katherine Morton, Freelance Editor

Editor for Life: Cassandra Filice, Editor and Writer

A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if youโ€™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: Cassandra Filice, Editor and Writer

Editor for Life: Suzanne Schaan, Managing Editor at AME Learning

Interview conducted by Keith Goddard. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if youโ€™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: Suzanne Schaan, Managing Editor at AME Learning

Editors Advise: On Reading and Helpful Skills

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. In our last instalment, six editors shared their thoughts on whether to accept a job if youโ€™re not sure youโ€™re ready. For this edition, our editors reflect on a particular skill that has helped their … Continue reading Editors Advise: On Reading and Helpful Skills

Editors Advise: Are You Qualified for the Job?

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. In our previous instalment, five editors shared their thoughts on whether focusing on a niche is a good idea when starting out. This time around, we ask how one knows if theyโ€™re ready for … Continue reading Editors Advise: Are You Qualified for the Job?

Editor for Life: Katharine Oโ€™Moore-Klopf, Consulting Medical Editor

Interview conducted by Keith Goddard. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if youโ€™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 Oโ€™Moore-Klopf, Consulting Medical Editor

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