Software for PDF markup
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EAC2012 reviews in a hurry
Quick personal reflections from the 2012 conference of the Editors’ Association of Canada. (That means it’s not necessarily what they said, but what the speakers
Survive and thrive at a conference
As the annual editors’ conference approaches, my mind turns to the strategies others have taught me over the years. Have strategies to meet people Take
How to Survive on Freelance Income
When I decided to freelance, my mother gave me a book called How to Survive Without a Salary, by Charles Long. The first thing this
Proof in a Hurry
When a client wants a proof (test print) proofread in a hurry, focus on the weakest links: titles – cover, spine, headers, footers, chapters, and
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 project can’t count as a
Copyright and Permissions
You’ve written your piece and carefully cited the source of all material that is not your own. Excellent. You have avoided plagiarism. I’m so proud
Thinking of a Career in Editing?
Updated March 2024 Curious about editing? A conference is a great way to find out about the people who edit, the variety of tasks they
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. She’s not awake yet, so
Editing Strategies: Checklists
Every now and then, someone asks me if there is a method to my editing. Do I go from “big picture” to “minutia,” for example.