5 Motivational Tips to Start Writing

by Stephanie Edwards With the changing season, you may be interested in starting your first writing venture but do not know where to start. Or perhaps you are a skilled writer who has yet to find inspiration to produce a new piece. The thought of creating fresh content can be overwhelming. Your mind may draw … Continue reading 5 Motivational Tips to Start Writing →

Building My Editing Career: From Nigeria to Canada

by Lola Opatayo When my family and I immigrated to Canada, I decided to focus on my editing career. However, I worried that the challenges would be too great and that it would be a long, lonely road. My fears were based on some myths; below are some of these myths and the ways I … Continue reading Building My Editing Career: From Nigeria to Canada →

Editor for Life: Tara Mandarano, Freelance Editor and Writer

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 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 →

Intuitive Editing: Adam Moss on the Importance of Trusting Our Reactions

by Andi Benjamin A recent episode of The Ezra Klein Show featured an interview with storied editor Adam Moss. Moss served as editor-in-chief of New York Magazine from 2004 to 2019 and is lauded for his skill and talent as a magazine editor. He was there to promote his new book, The Work of Art: … Continue reading Intuitive Editing: Adam Moss on the Importance of Trusting Our Reactions →

Book Review: “What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing” Edited by Peter Ginna

by Mahima Bhagwat Targeted toward those in the traditional book editing space, What Editors Do is a collection of personal experiences and advice from accomplished editors who each talk about an aspect of editing that they specialize in. With discussions of case studies, true descriptions of the nitty-gritty of being an editor, and passionate encouragement … Continue reading Book Review: “What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing” Edited by Peter Ginna →

What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#7)

In this column, members of the editing community share what’s on their (physical) bookshelves and highlight a few notable titles. If you’d like to show us your bookshelf, or part of it, let us know! Michelle Noble, freelance copy and line editor and web content writer. Her bookshelf is in Hamilton, Ontario. As a newer editor, … Continue reading What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#7) →

Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking (a recap of the March program)

by Jackie Goutor Aaliyah Dasoo’s presentation, "Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking," not only provided us with a thorough overview of the fact-checking process, but emphasized the importance of verifiable truth in journalism in the era of AI. Photo by Agence Olloweb on Unsplash Meet Aaliyah Dasoo Aaliyah began fact-checking with TMU’s campus newspaper shortly before graduating with her degree … Continue reading Getting the Facts on Fact-Checking (a recap of the March program) →

What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#6)

In this column, members of the editing community share what’s on their (physical) bookshelves and highlight a few notable titles. In our previous instalment, editors shared such treasures as Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World by Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink, and A Grain of Wheat by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. If you’d like to show us … Continue reading What’s on Your Editing Bookshelf? (#6) →