Editor for Life: Tara Mandarano, Freelance 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: Tara Mandarano, Freelance Editor and Writer

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

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 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

Editor for Life: Elizabeth Rains, Editor, Author, and Publishing Consultant

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 who choose to work with … Continue reading Editor for Life: Elizabeth Rains, Editor, Author, and Publishing Consultant

English Usage: Variants, Dictionaries, and Editorial Judgement

by Keith Goddard Every Friday when I pick up pizza from my local Toronto pizza chain, I see a sign that tells me itโ€™s fine to park in their parking lot whilst Iโ€™m in their restaurant. Whilst? Sounds quaint, but thatโ€™s not proper Canadian English, eh? My dictionaries label it as British, and Garnerโ€™s Modern English Usage, fourth edition (Garner … Continue reading English Usage: Variants, Dictionaries, and Editorial Judgement

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

Editor for Life: Laura Edlund, Self-Employed Professional Editor, Writer, and Plain Language Consultant

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 who … Continue reading Editor for Life: Laura Edlund, Self-Employed Professional Editor, Writer, and Plain Language Consultant

Whatโ€™s on Your Editing Bookshelf?ย 

In this column, members of the editing community share whatโ€™s on their (physical) bookshelf and highlight a few notable titles. If youโ€™d like to show us your bookshelf, or part of it, let us know! Andrea Cole (she/her) is a youth facilitator, a 3-time Paralympic swimmer, and a trained editor with a teaching and coaching background. … Continue reading Whatโ€™s on Your Editing Bookshelf?ย 

Editor for Life: Lorie Boucher, Editor, Writer, and Publications Manager

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: Lorie Boucher, Editor, Writer, and Publications Manager