THE EDITORS' WEEKLY
Official blog of Canada’s national editorial association
Why Academic Editors Should Read The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors
In September, the academic editing book club will host author Erin Brenner for a 60-minute Q&A about The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors. This book club is run by the Academic Editing Special Interest Group, a collaboration of Editors Canada and the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA). During my University of Washington Certificate in Editing, my […]
We Ask a Book Coach: Part 3
In part one, Holly opened this series by exploring how book coaching differs from editing (from the perspective of an editor curious about expanding their offerings). In part two, I introduced the conversation from a writer’s standpoint. In this final part of the book coaching series, we have asked the book coaches to offer their […]
LGBTQ+ Editors Take Pride Year-Round
June is Pride Month, a time for reflection, celebration and activism in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. But connection and advocacy aren’t one-off activities. In Pride Month and year-round, 2SLGBTQIA+ editors can find a safe space for community-building through the LGBTQ+ Editors Association. [Editor’s note: Editors Canada uses the abbreviation 2SLGBTQIA+ to encompass the many identities and […]
A New Season for The Editors’ Weekly
In 2020, a pandemic furlough prompted me to launch the editing business I’d been researching for some time. By spring 2021, I’d handed in my notice and embraced full-time freelancing. Weeks later, I accepted a volunteer role with The Editors’ Weekly. So in many ways, my time with the blog — first as proofreader, then […]
You’re Invited to the Editors Canada AGM
The Editors Canada annual general meeting (AGM) is hosted every June. It’s an important part of the not-for-profit year and an opportunity “to conduct the annual business of the association.” But you don’t need to be actively involved with Editors Canada’s business to attend! The 2025 AGM will be held via Zoom on Thursday, June […]
Draftsmith: A Purpose-Built AI Tool That Respects the Editor
Editor’s note: Editors Canada has partnered with Intelligent Editing on various occasions, and The Editors’ Weekly received free early access for a reviewer to test Draftsmith 2.0 and share an honest opinion. As an academic editor who regularly writes and speaks about AI’s role in editing, I’d describe myself as a highly skeptical user. I […]
We Ask a Book Coach: Part 2
I came to book coaching from a writer’s perspective. In writing my manuscript, I kept wondering whether I should wait until the last page to reach out to an editor or contact one earlier. Naturally, I reshuffled chapters, debating with myself about the narrative flow and the logic of each section. I can imagine that […]
Look Up — See that Bluesky?
Oh, hello (she says, putting her phone away). Was just scrolling through social media feeds … you know how it goes. How prevalent the internet is these days. How the concept of community has come to encompass both online and offline realities. And how the social media landscape has continued to change. Editors Canada has […]
Why Academic Editors Should Read Getting It Published
On June 6, the academic editing book club will discuss the book Getting It Published, Third Edition: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, by William Germano. This book club is run by the Academic Editing Special Interest Group, a collaboration of Editors Canada and the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA). You might […]
The Editors’ Weekly Welcomes a New Proofreader
Correcting typos, checking links, formatting headings, selecting images, drafting social media posts, uploading content … these are just a few of the ways that the proofreader and social media contributor helps The Editors’ Weekly arrive in your inbox, ready to read. At the end of 2024, proofreader Kay Pettigrew wrapped up her term with the […]
Connect with Your Editors Canada Branch
When you join Editors Canada, you’ll become a member of a local chapter called a branch or a twig. These groups offer resources, events and a sense of community for Editors Canada members, student affiliates and non-members. What can you expect from your local group? The Editors’ Weekly has invited current and past branch and […]