Editors Advise: Mental Health and Editing

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor. In some of our previous “Editors Advise” instalments, our contributors have shared their thoughts on various topics, including advice for newer editors and language and style. For this edition, three editors share their experiences on mental … Continue reading Editors Advise: Mental Health and Editing →

Executive Unplugged: Sharon Cozens, Secretary (Part 2)

We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee, while also showing them what is involved in being on the committee. So, we asked executive committee members to introduce themselves and their roles by answering a few questions for our “Executive Unplugged” series. Meet Sharon … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Sharon Cozens, Secretary (Part 2) →

Book Review: “The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers,” by Karen Yin

by Sharon Cozens Karen Yin, writer of The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers (2024), originally “coined the term conscious language to describe language that is rooted in critical thinking and compassion, used skillfully in a specific context.” Photo by The Jopwell Collection on Unsplash Nowadays, an increasing … Continue reading Book Review: “The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers,” by Karen Yin →

What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#8)

In What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf, members of the editing community share what’s on their (physical) bookshelves and highlight a few notable titles. In our eighth instalment, four editors from Toronto share some of their favourites. If you’d like to show us your bookshelf, let us know! Photo by Ben Garratt on Unsplash Genevieve Clovis … Continue reading What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#8) →

Book Review: “The Freelance Editor’s Handbook: A Complete Guide to Making Your Business Thrive,” by Suzy Bills

by Sharon Cozens Do you need help starting your freelance business, but don’t know where to go to for sound advice? Or maybe you already have an established freelance business, but feel like it could use a boost? Many higher learning institutions and professional organizations offer courses and/or provide information on being an entrepreneur. However, … Continue reading Book Review: “The Freelance Editor’s Handbook: A Complete Guide to Making Your Business Thrive,” by Suzy Bills →

Executive Unplugged: Sharon Cozens, Secretary

We wanted to give Editors Toronto members and student affiliates another way to get to know their executive committee members, while also finding out what is involved in being on the committee. So, we asked executive committee members to introduce themselves and their roles by answering a few questions for our “Executive Unplugged” series. Although … Continue reading Executive Unplugged: Sharon Cozens, Secretary →

Changing Careers: Making the Transition to Editing

by Sharon Cozens Photo by Yasmina H on Unsplash So you’ve decided to transition from your current career to an editing one. Making a change, especially after many years in one career, can be scary, but with time, patience, and some careful planning, you can improve your chances of success and make the process less stressful. First of … Continue reading Changing Careers: Making the Transition to Editing →