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How to Become the Next Big Thing
To become the next big thing, begin at home, then go there, then over there, then way over there. Today, I
Editing Multi-contributor Collections
When editing writing compiled from dozens of people, an editor needs to play the role of choir conductor, bringing the
Writers to Honour Canadian Editors
Best Editor is an award given annually by the Professional Writers’ Association of Canada. Learn more in my Canadian, Eh? column
How to Ask a Client to Fill in for Delays
Today I talk about squeezing more work from a delayed client without sounding whiny, in my How To column at Copyediting.com. Thanks
Rites of Canadian Spring (Vocabulary)
I explain a few rites of Canadian spring vocabulary today, in my special vocabulary post at Copyediting.com.
Canadian Punctuation with Periods, Eh?
Full stop, point, period, dot, or not—using punctuation the Canadian way. Today, in my Canadian, Eh? column at Copyediting.com.
How to Recover from an Editing Mistake
I have talked before about how to overcome the worry of not being good enough (and here) and I have
(When) You Need Permission
(updated 24 June 2020) You need to ask permission—almost always—to use pictures or words that are not your own creation.
How to Recharge after a Conference
After the energizing effect of being surrounded by people who get the “editorial you” you may need a withdrawal regiment. Get some tips