Author: Merel Elsinga

Merel Elsinga is a copy editor, proofreader and advocate of plain language based in Sidney, BC. She has a background in Dutch law and a post-professional lingering passion for sailing and cooking. Visit her website at http://www.editormerel.com or connect with her on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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­­WFB: Working from Boat­­

November 3, 2022 by Merel Elsinga | 4 Comments on ­­WFB: Working from Boat­­

I am not only an editor, but also a sailing aficionado. To support my passion, my husband and I cruise through the BC waters on our sailboat Andiamo! for weeks at a time—more weeks than a person would have holidays. My aim is to make the transition from home office to boat office seamless. The […]

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The Editing Essentials Test Tested: Unlock Your Editing Career

April 5, 2022 by Merel Elsinga | 8 Comments on The Editing Essentials Test Tested: Unlock Your Editing Career

You have just embraced editing as your new career. You have some editing experience, just not the five years recommended to sign up for an Editors Canada certification test. How can you convince prospective clients or a potential employer that you do have editing skills? The certification steering committee has come up with a new […]

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Update on the International Plain Language Standard: An Interview with Gael Spivak

October 26, 2021 by Merel Elsinga | Leave a Comment

Gael Spivak, a previous president of Editors Canada, works in-house for the federal government as a writer and editor. Part of her job is her involvement in creating an international plain language standard for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). At the Editors Canada conference on June 13, 2021, Gael gave us an update on […]

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Editing Medical-Legal Reports: An Interview with Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa

October 19, 2021 by Merel Elsinga | Leave a Comment

Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in editing medical-legal assessment reports. These reports comprise opinions of medical experts that are used in a legal claim context. At the Editors Canada conference on June 13, 2021, Jahleen presented “Editing Medical-Legal Reports: A Big Little Niche.” Recently, editor Merel Elsinga interviewed Jahleen to […]

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