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Listen Now: Editing CAN be taught

Editing CAN be taught, like any art. In this episode, I present my rebuttal to Rich Adin’s assertion that editing cannot be taught, over on

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Spelling Wars—Why can’t Canadians simplify? (podcast)

Webster set out to simplify spelling when he wrote his American dictionary. Why do Canadians cling to complicated rules and single-letter distinctions like practice vs.

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Peek Behind the Editing Curtain

Peek behind the curtain to see this freelance editor’s delayed projects, funny praise, and frustrations. Plus, learn more about why a 1000 hours really does

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Yes, editing can be taught

Today, Rich Adin (An American Editor) asserted that editing is an art and cannot be taught. Well, Rich, I heartily disagree. Even art can be

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One-step use-check for copyright questions — a free online tool (podcast)

One-step use-check for copyright questions — a free online tool (podcast)

Fair dealing exemptions to copyright law in Canada, a free online tool to tell if your use needs permission, and why copyeditors should care about

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How to ask a busy freelancer for advice

How to ask a busy freelancer for advice

Many editors are happy to share advice about starting out. Louise has written out advice on how to ask a busy freelancer for advice. It’s

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Listen Now: Tim Hortons IS Canada, and other things you should know to edit here

How is editing in Canada different from editing everywhere else? Well, Tim Hortons. It’s our donut chain. I mean cafe. I mean purveyor of sprinkle-coated-

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Who started the whole “think outside the box” thing, anyway?

Who started the whole “think outside the box” thing, anyway?

Next time you hear “‘think outside the box,’ remember it’s not just a way to feel special & smart. Then feel special & smart.” This

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Office starter kit for the freelance editor

Before you get to work editing, there is key hardware and software you are going to need. This applies to all kinds of editors who

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Surprising 2-Step Trick to Find the Going Rate in Your Market Niche (podcast)

Surprising 2-Step Trick to Find the Going Rate in Your Market Niche (podcast)

Learn a simple trick for finding out the going rate in your market — right down to the subject, product, and city niche. Then you

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