References to the keynote address at the Editors Canada conference in Vancouver, June 2024. Number of tech generation per calendar year: 7 versions per year … is
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Sweeping Update to Canadian Professional Editorial Standards for Editor-types
This revision of Editors Canada’s Professional Editorial Standards was a major overhaul. Get the summary and links to more in-depth analysis here.
We’re freelance editors. Of course we…!
Getting on board with the “we’re X, of course we…” trend on social media, the Quad collabed on a series about editing and freelancing.
Editor for Life (Alt Answers)
I’ve been editing for 27 years now, so Editors Canada asked me their 5 Ws. Here are my alt answers.
Add Value with Niche Knowledge
Do you know when “kitteh” is a perfectly acceptable—perhaps even preferred—spelling for the readership? Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com, I explore some of the
Thesaurus Magic in MS Word
Can’t figure out the writer’s intent? Thesaurus to the rescue! Today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com I show you the ins and outs of MS
Context Menus—Productivity Boosters
The context menu is a handy productivity and learning tool in any computer program. Find out more in my How To column at Copyediting.com. Turbo boost your skills
New Page Navigation Options in Word
Got Word 365 or 2019 on a Windows computer? Now there are two more options for moving through a manuscript. Read my review today, in
How to Build a Waiting List
Everyone wants you at once. Can you get someone to move a deadline so you don’t have to turn down work? Today, in my How To column
How to Avoid Fuzzy Pictures
Gone are the days of 72 dpi resolution for on-screen images. With today’s HD, 4K, and Retina screens, viewer will think that looks fuzzy. Today,