THE EDITORS' WEEKLY

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Preparing for Traditional Publishing: Tips from Agents and Editors

June 29, 2023 by Laura Bontje | Leave a Comment

When a client comes to me for editing, one of my first questions is how they hope to publish. Why? Because an author who is self-publishing will use freelancers for each stage of the editing process, whereas an author who secures a traditional publishing contract will receive additional editing through their publisher. The journey to […]

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Spring Updates: Blog Notes, AGM and Conference Revisited

June 20, 2023 by Lucy Payette | Leave a Comment

Looking for writing or editing experience? If you are interested in building your writing or editing portfolio, why not consider volunteering for The Editors’ Weekly? The blog depends on Editors Canada members who have experience in any of these areas: As one of our experienced editors has written, you “don’t [need to] separate your paid […]

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Document Prep Tips from a Book Designer

June 15, 2023 by Melinda Martin | 2 Comments on Document Prep Tips from a Book Designer

After a book has been professionally copy edited, a book designer will begin the layout. My goal is to help you, your self-publishing clients and their book designers work smarter, not harder. I often say, “It’s not the doing but the re-doing that costs.” More than just money, re-work costs us the most valuable asset […]

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What Role Can Editors Play in the Conscious Language Debate?

June 8, 2023 by Tali Ijack | 5 Comments on What Role Can Editors Play in the Conscious Language Debate?

Conscious language (also known as inclusive language) is a topic that is gaining a lot of attention on a global scale. Recently, there has been some heated debate over some publishers’ decisions to edit the works of Roald Dahl and Agatha Christie to align with current language standards. These debates highlight the divide that exists […]

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Less than 20 Sleeps until Editors Meet in Real Life

June 1, 2023 by Suzanne Bowness | Leave a Comment

Who is ready for a great weekend in Toronto on June 17 and 18? If you plan to attend the Editors In Real Life conference (you read that right; we’re meeting in person!), you’ll be spending the two-day event at Toronto Metropolitan University. You’ll also be able to attend a day of pre-conference sessions hosted […]

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Freelancing While Parenting Young Kids

May 25, 2023 by Laura Bontje | 7 Comments on Freelancing While Parenting Young Kids

Laura will be co-presenting “Introduction to Picture Book Editing” at Editors 23: Editors in Real Life, taking place from June 17 to 18 at Toronto Metropolitan University. Conference registration is limited, so reserve your spot now! Do you want to know the trick to keeping it together when freelancing with young kids? So do I. […]

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Your Editors Canada National Executive Council

May 18, 2023 by Heather Buzila | 4 Comments on Your Editors Canada National Executive Council

Editors Canada is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization with around 1,300 members from Canada and around the world. There are several acceptable governance options for not-for-profit organizations; in the case of Editors Canada, it is governed by a national executive council (NEC) made up of several directors. I’d like to offer a refresher (or an […]

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Leading a Team in a Corporate Workplace

May 11, 2023 by Gael Spivak | 1 Comment on Leading a Team in a Corporate Workplace

I’ve been leading a small team of writers and editors since 2014. Here are some tips I’ve figured out over that time. Play to people’s strengths Let people do what they enjoy and are good at (as much as possible). In my workplace, writers and editors are usually assigned subject areas. That makes sense, in […]

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Letter from the Editor: A Temporary Step Back

April 13, 2023 by Beau Brock | 1 Comment on Letter from the Editor: A Temporary Step Back

Dear readers of The Editors’ Weekly, As managing editor of the blog, I wanted to inform you that I need to take a temporary hiatus from this role for personal reasons. I hope to resume this role as soon as possible. In the interim, we are finding a substitute who can ensure the posts are […]

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Easter Hiatus

April 6, 2023 by Beau Brock | Leave a Comment

Happy Thursday, everyone! We are taking a short break for the long Easter weekend. We will be back next week with a new post, so stay tuned! We hope that those of you out east who experienced the ice storm on Wednesday are safe and sound. ___ The Editors’ Weekly is the official blog of […]

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