Author of the latest guide to Canadian spelling, Elizabeth d’Anjou, talks to me today about what she found out when
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Learning Opportunities for the Mid-Career Editor
Take charge of your professional development as a mid-career editor with these innovative DIY learning strategies I’ll examine over the
Creative Earners Salary Survey Results
Hey kids, notice that the average hourly fee for proofreading is $63 for those with 5–14 years’ experience? It’s only
Don’t Italicize French Ballet Terms
Italicizing ballet terms because they’re French? Oh no, you don’t! Today, in my Canadian, Eh? column at Copyediting.com.
Hockey Style in Canada
So, apparently some big sports-like thingy went on this week. Or so my social media feeds would have me think;
Resolution: Stop the Headaches
Resolve to rid yourself of your worst headache this year, work-wise. Find a system, a tool, or a person to
The Last Curator of Canadian Spelling: Canadian Press Style
Is Canadian Press’ Caps and Spelling guide the last standing curator of our national spelling style? A brief look at
Should You Release a Writer to the Wilds?
When you can’t improve a piece, should you return it and decline the job? It’s catch and release for the
Healthy Eating During Overwhelm
In the words of the immortal Brian Cranston: You have to fucking eat.* That’s right, even when deadlines have got you
Resolution: Edit the Client List
It’s time to make room for those ideal clients; drop the least fav on your current roster. I tell you how