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Sue Archer

Confessions d’un copain du congrès (coordonnatrice)

May 9, 2017 by Sue Archer | Leave a Comment

Je me souviens de ma toute première inscription au congrès de Réviseurs Canada, en 2014. À ce moment, je n’avais jamais porté le titre de « réviseur », mais, après plusieurs années à jongler avec les mots dans le cadre de divers postes, j’ai réalisé que c’était là ce que je faisais réellement depuis tout ce temps. J’étais […]

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Sue Archer

Confessions of a Conference Buddy (Coordinator)

May 9, 2017 by Sue Archer | 2 Comments on Confessions of a Conference Buddy (Coordinator)

I remember when I signed up for my first Editors Canada conference back in 2014. At the time, I’d never held the job title of “editor,” but after years of working in jobs where I’d managed to feed my need to wrangle with words, I’d come to realize it was the role I’d been living […]

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Tracey Anderson

Check Mates: Create a Checklist as an Editing Tool

May 2, 2017 by Tracey Anderson | 3 Comments on Check Mates: Create a Checklist as an Editing Tool

I admit it: I’m a (sometimes obsessive) list maker. I make them for all kinds of things: to-do lists, grocery lists, vacation packing lists; my list of lists goes on and on. It’s no surprise, then, that I often use an editing checklist. For me, a checklist is a useful tool for staying organized and […]

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Micheline Frechette

Édition de matériel de sensibilisation

April 25, 2017 by Micheline Fréchette | Leave a Comment

Dans le domaine de l’édition, la pratique de la vulgarisation scientifique est perçue comme étant un effort de sensibilisation du grand public. Deux des objectifs de la vulgarisation sont de faciliter la diffusion de l’information et permettre au profane de s’y retrouver. Aujourd’hui, de plus en plus de contrats d’édition comportent un volet de vulgarisation […]

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Wilf Popoff

Wasted Words: A Little Learning

April 18, 2017 by Wilf Popoff | 2 Comments on Wasted Words: A Little Learning

For 500 years parameter nestled in the discipline of geometry, supplying arcane and exclusive service to science. Then around the time Elvis released “Heartbreak Hotel” the outside world discovered this obscure word and everyone went gaga over it. Yes, language must advance by adding new words and new meanings to existing ones, but I never […]

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James Harbeck

The Hardest Language

April 11, 2017 by James Harbeck | 2 Comments on The Hardest Language

What language is the hardest to learn? The hardest for whom to learn? The world has many languages of many different kinds, but one thing they all have in common is that kids grow up speaking them fluently and think of them as the natural way to say things. Some languages have many inflections — […]

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Marianne Grier

German Lessons With Mrs. Cheese

April 4, 2017 by Marianne Grier | 9 Comments on German Lessons With Mrs. Cheese

At the feisty age of 16, I was given an opportunity to study in Switzerland to improve my French language skills. After committing, I found out that the only exchange spot was in Bern, the country’s German-speaking capital. My teenage determination told me I could learn the language quickly enough to complete my school year […]

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Christian Bergeron

Docteur, j’ai un problème

March 28, 2017 by Christian Bergeron | 9 Comments on Docteur, j’ai un problème

Oui, docteur, je l’avoue : je corrige tout ce qui me passe sous les yeux. Mais pour ma défense, je crois que je ne suis pas le seul. Êtes-vous un peu comme ça, vous aussi ? Je m’en veux de ne pas pouvoir faire preuve de plus de détachement, mais c’est plus fort que moi. Je lis […]

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Paul Cipywnyk

Basic Computer Terms for Writers and Editors

March 21, 2017 by Paul Cipywnyk | 3 Comments on Basic Computer Terms for Writers and Editors

Writers and editors ask lots of questions about computers and software but sometimes confuse basic terminology. If you have an issue with a computer or software, it helps if you can frame your questions accurately and provide enough information so that others can help. So let’s do a quick review of some basics. Hardware: All […]

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Rosemary Shipton

Succeeding as a Freelancer

March 14, 2017 by Rosemary Shipton | 7 Comments on Succeeding as a Freelancer

The key to a successful freelance business is a steady supply of projects. First, decide how many hours a week you’d like to work — 20, 40 billable hours? — and then set out to achieve your goal. Your professional life and income will become almost predictable. Here are some suggestions. Develop a strong client […]

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