Every act of communication is an act of translation. Gregory Rabassa, translator of Spanish and Portuguese fiction The translation of public health information is critical in emergency situations, particularly in a country like Canada that welcomes thousands of immigrants every year whose mother tongue is not English or French. A …
In this series, experienced editors reflect on their Top 3 tools, rules and suggestions for clients and colleagues. Jake Poinier is a …
Last month, I had been scheduled to speak at the Editors Canada conference about how developmental editors can help writers balance cultural …
Oh, for those pre-pandemic days when “zoom” was just another word. For me, it mostly conjured up the “zoom-zoom” of that catchy …
The editor’s letter — the first substantive communication you have with a client — is the most important task in any editorial …
Rhonda is a settler/Dene research, writing and editing consultant. She is dedicated to increasing the inclusion of underrepresented communities in Canadian literature. …
I remember, at six years old, an aunty visited our house. In an attempt to make conversation with me, she turned mid-chai, …
It’s been my pleasure to be the managing editor of The Editors’ Weekly since 2013, when the blog was just a year …
If someone says, “How about some music,” and you say, “Sure — Beethoven’s Fifth?” do you think they’ll be happy if you …
When you apply online as an editor or initiate contact with potential employers through cold emails, your ability to draft a crisp …