Author: Kay Pettigrew

Kay Pettigrew is a freelance writer and editor. She is especially interested in work that merges the arts, disability, queerness and social justice. In addition to her publishing career, Kay has variously been employed as a live captioner, a musician, a fine dining server, a sexual health educator, a grassroots fundraiser, and even a boat detailer. She works from her home in Tio’tia:ke/Montreal.

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Customer Service for Editors: “Saving the Table” When You Make a Mistake

September 12, 2024 by Kay Pettigrew | 4 Comments on Customer Service for Editors: “Saving the Table” When You Make a Mistake

Before striking out on my own as a freelance editor and writer, I worked in maybe 10,000 restaurants. I’ve since found there’s quite a lot of overlap between hospitality and editing — especially when it comes to making a mistake. In both industries, our job is to finesse things to the point where the work […]

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Reflections from a 2023 Equity Fellow

March 7, 2024 by Kay Pettigrew | 2 Comments on Reflections from a 2023 Equity Fellow

I have been getting a lot of mileage out of telling everyone who will listen that I am one of the recipients of Editors Canada’s 2023 Equity Fellowships. It’s a bit of a weird thing to brag about, since essentially, I am outing myself as a member of equity-seeking groups. But I have felt proud […]

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