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Wildcards and Regular Expressions

Tuesday November 10, 2020

Recently, I’ve seen some problems involving global text edits that were easily solved with Microsoft Word’s Advanced Find and Replace feature. Spending some time learning the ins and outs of this feature will more than pay off when you’re able to do something in minutes that would take you hours to do manually. Find and […]

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Suzanne Bowness

A Little Help From My Friends: Starting a Mastermind Group

Tuesday July 27, 2021

Are you a senior-level freelancer looking to connect with same-level colleagues for advice? Or a junior in-house editor looking for pals for support on the journey up the career ladder? Wherever you are in your career, creating a “mastermind group” of fellow professionals to meet and talk shop with regularly can be a great way […]

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Claire Majors Letitia Henville

“Meet Your Future Self”: Helping Student Editors Network

Tuesday August 10, 2021

Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and its accompanying labour market turmoil, Editors BC brought together students and experienced editors for an informal evening of conversation and relationship-building. The Zoom get-together was described by participants as a “valuable and inspiring event” that gave student editors “some clear ideas for moving forward” while allowing experienced […]

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Lucy Payette

What’s New in the Canadian Press Stylebook

Tuesday November 2, 2021

Since its inception in 1940, The Canadian Press Stylebook has changed “cautiously,” as stated on its website, with a motto of “evolution, not revolution.” Nonetheless, if you’ve followed Canadian Press style, you know it isn’t enough to commit to memory the style standards and leave it at that. Language and usage changes — and style […]

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Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa

Freelance Tips from an Editor with ADHD, Part 1

Thursday December 15, 2022

Neurodivergent or neurotypical, freelance business owners share many of the same struggles: choosing a niche, finding clients, balancing admin time with billable time, juggling deadlines and allocating time, money and energy. In my previous article, I shared my story of how I discovered I had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) just as my editing journey was beginning. […]

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Meaghan Steeves

Uses for a Dictionary (Besides Defining Words)

Thursday October 26, 2023

Ever since I was a kid, I was taught to look up words I didn’t know in the dictionary. I used to think it was because the grown-ups were too busy to explain the meaning (or maybe I was being a pest). But now I can’t help but wonder whether I misjudged their reasons. I […]

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General EAC Laura Bontje

The Editors’ Weekly in Your Inbox

Monday April 22, 2024

The Editors’ Weekly is available to browse online, but we know many of you enjoy having new posts sent directly to you! When we shifted to a new website this year, our blog subscriptions were inadvertently paused. We’ve corrected what we believe to be the cause behind the scenes, so if you’re an existing subscriber, […]

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Laura Bontje letter from the editor

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Allison Alexander

Six Tips for Editing Fantasy

Thursday October 9, 2025

Authors often create whole new worlds in fantasy, which can be daunting for editors new to the genre. But the scope and creativity are also why fantasy novels are so much fun to work on. Here are six areas to consider as you dive into editing fantasy fiction. 1. Be familiar with the genre and […]

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Letitia Henville

When Two Neurodivergent Minds Meet: A Virtual Assistant and an Editor Share Their Process (Part 1)

Thursday November 27, 2025

Even though I’m about to hit a decade of freelance editing — three years full-time — I still struggle with managing my business: getting invoices out; keeping on top of long-term projects; knowing what is coming to me when, and then tracking new pieces when they come in. My ADHD is a big factor in […]

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Louise Harnby

Throwback Thursday: Hear, Hear! Audio Advice Still Rings True

Thursday April 2, 2026

It’s #ThrowbackThursday! The Editors’ Weekly archives are a treasure trove of valuable advice and insight, so we’re kicking off a brand-new series to highlight some of our favourite gems from the past. Are you looking for a way to make your editorial voice heard in today’s saturated digital landscape? You may want to consider audio […]

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