As the annual editors’ conference approaches, my mind turns to the strategies others have taught me over the years. Have
Category: editing
Proof in a Hurry
When a client wants a proof (test print) proofread in a hurry, focus on the weakest links: titles – cover,
Invoicing is My 2nd Favourite Day
Favourite days of the month: Deposit day Invoicing day Writing cheques to subcontractors and utilities The start of a new
Copyright and Permissions
You’ve written your piece and carefully cited the source of all material that is not your own. Excellent. You have
Thinking of a Career in Editing?
Updated October 2024 Curious about editing? A conference is a great way to find out about the people who edit,
How to Find Freelance Editing Work
i can haz edit? An editor just told me she’s desperate for work and striking out in the freelance world.
Editing Strategies: Checklists
Every now and then, someone asks me if there is a method to my editing. Do I go from “big
Grade-level Science Vocabulary List for Science Writers and Editors
Or, How to write science at a level kids can understand. Science vocabulary, by provincial curriculum grade level Children’s writers turn
How to Start a Style Sheet
A style sheet is a record of style choices made as the editor works on a document. They are usually
Using the PDF Markup Comments List: One User’s Experience
I am very pleased to release the first guest post on this blog, by my colleague Dawn Hunter, a freelance editor and