โ€œUnpacking the Unwritten Rules in the Editor-Writer Relationshipโ€ (Editors Toronto September 2026 Program Recap)

by Vaani Sai Septemberโ€™s program welcomed David Silverberg (journalist, editor, writing coach, and published poet) sharing his insights on what writers look for in their relationship with publishing editors. Here, Vaani Sai recaps the session where David discussed power dynamics, editorial expectations, communication processes, deadline flexibility, the scourge of โ€œbeing ghosted,โ€ and what encourages writers … Continue reading โ€œUnpacking the Unwritten Rules in the Editor-Writer Relationshipโ€ (Editors Toronto September 2026 Program Recap) →

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? →