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
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Editor for Life: Elizabeth Rains, Editor, Author, and Publishing Consultant
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 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 it’s fine to park in their parking lot whilst I’m in their restaurant. Whilst? Sounds quaint, but that’s not proper Canadian English, eh? My dictionaries label it as British, and Garner’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 you’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 you’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
What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf?
In this column, members of the editing community share what’s on their (physical) bookshelf and highlight a few notable titles. If you’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 What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf?
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 you’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
Editor for Life: Ruth E. Thaler-Carter, Freelance Writer/Editor
Interview conducted by Keith Goddard. 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 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: Ruth E. Thaler-Carter, Freelance Writer/Editor
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