When copying & sharing are easier, sales increase
New research shows that removing DRM increased music sales (article). THIS is what I mean when I say “the duty
Blog the first draft of your book
(The second entry in the “how to write a book” series.) One popular and productive way to write a book
How to start writing a book
Happy New Year! Did you resolve to write a book? A few of my friends have, and I am answering
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.