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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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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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Sharon Skage

Editing at the Legislature: A Look Inside the Hansard Office

October 25, 2016 by Sharon Skage | 6 Comments on Editing at the Legislature: A Look Inside the Hansard Office

Ever wondered what it’s like to work as an editor at Hansard? Well, given that there are 15 Hansards published across the country, it depends on who you ask. The staffing, production processes and timelines vary from one jurisdiction to another, but here’s a quick snapshot of what it’s like in Alberta. Our production team […]

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Paul Cipywnyk

Mourning the Demise of Newsroom Copy Editors

February 16, 2016 by Paul Cipywnyk | 5 Comments on Mourning the Demise of Newsroom Copy Editors

I was fortunate to get my initial on-the-job training in journalism in the days when writers worked with desk editors, copy editors and proofreaders. At least three sets of eyes perused every story after it had been written, and sometimes four or five. Three or more brains worked on massaging and polishing copy and checking […]

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