THE EDITORS' WEEKLY

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Year in Review: The Best of 2015

January 26, 2016 by Anna Williams | 1 Comment on Year in Review: The Best of 2015

The new year is well underway, and we’ve seized the opportunity to look back at how 2015 progressed on the blog. These are some of our favourite posts from the year: Wasted Words: A Compulsion to Exaggerate, by Wilf Popoff. Whatever became of understatement? In My Opinion, by Susan Glickman. There are a heck of […]

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Dwain Richardson

English Editing in Quebec: Has Quebec Caught on to Plain Language?

January 19, 2016 by Dwain Richardson | 2 Comments on English Editing in Quebec: Has Quebec Caught on to Plain Language?

“What is plain language?” you may ask. In a nutshell, plain language communicates concepts and ideas clearly, concisely and effectively. This is done by thinking about the projected target audience: the readers. When you write clearly, you avoid using jargon that only select people know. You also avoid verbiage and overly complex ideas. Contrary to […]

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Rosemary Shipton

Commission of Inquiry Reports: A Special Kind of Editing

January 12, 2016 by Rosemary Shipton | 10 Comments on Commission of Inquiry Reports: A Special Kind of Editing

Most projects we editors take on involve editing only, but if you’re in the mood for a stretch and enjoy the challenge of handling many different tasks, try editing the reports of commissions of inquiry. These commissions are appointed every now and again by the federal or one of the provincial governments to investigate and […]

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James Harbeck

Wherefore Pleaseth Archaic English?

January 5, 2016 by James Harbeck | 2 Comments on Wherefore Pleaseth Archaic English?

“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” “Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low.” Are these not beautiful […]

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Happy Holidays from the Editors’ Weekly

December 18, 2015 by Anna Williams | 2 Comments on Happy Holidays from the Editors’ Weekly

Dear Readers, With the holiday season upon us, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for subscribing to the Editors’ Weekly and to wish you all the best in the new year. We’ll be taking a break from regular posting until Jan. 5, 2016. Were there any posts that stood out for you this […]

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Paul Cipywnyk

Is Editing a Deadly Profession?

December 15, 2015 by Paul Cipywnyk | 3 Comments on Is Editing a Deadly Profession?

Poison pens, ego-shattering commentary, creative assassination by a thousand edits, cut, cut, slash, slash. Oh, the horror! Well, actually, I’m here to talk about “death by sitting.” Yes, editors tend to sit a lot, and sitting has been declared the new sugar. This is not news, when you think about it. We’ve long been warned […]

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Tanya Procyshyn

Gift Ideas for Editors and Other Word Nerds

December 8, 2015 by Tanya Procyshyn | 2 Comments on Gift Ideas for Editors and Other Word Nerds

December is officially upon us, and with that comes gift-giving season. Whether you’re looking for the perfect Secret Santa item for a fellow editor, a thoughtful gift for a bookwork friend or even a treat for yourself to celebrate the end of a year of hard work, the following items should put a smile on […]

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Frances Peck

Introverted Networking: Not an Oxymoron

December 1, 2015 by Frances Peck | 10 Comments on Introverted Networking: Not an Oxymoron

The best party I ever went to was in 1993. I was dating a drummer, and his band mates had invited us to an indoor beach party, their chance to meet the new girlfriend. I was beyond nervous. When the front door opened, we stepped into a gyrating, thumping mass of arms, legs and beer. […]

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Dominique Fortier

Prendre une chance ou prendre un risque?

November 24, 2015 by Dominique Fortier | 1 Comment on Prendre une chance ou prendre un risque?

L’hiver est, pour les Nordiques que nous sommes, une réalité incontournable. D’année en année, il se présente à nos portes avec plus ou moins de régularité. Alors prend-on « une chance » ou « un risque » en attendant au 15 décembre pour chausser nos pneus d’hiver? Chance Le français attribue plusieurs sens au mot chance (1). Celui-ci désigne d’abord un […]

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Dwain Richardson

English Editing in Quebec: All About Style

November 17, 2015 by Dwain Richardson | 9 Comments on English Editing in Quebec: All About Style

Whenever you do a concordance reading or translation, you certainly notice that the two or more languages you are working with show many stylistic differences. English and French are no strangers to this phenomenon. For instance, have you observed that French texts and translations are often longer than texts written in or translated into English? […]

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