The stages of editing are discussed in this episode, but they’re not the stages you’re used to (one is depicted here). It’s
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Romance Editing
Romance editing is the topic of this episode — a very large market, if not the most lucrative, individually. Despite
Grammar Less — Editing without a gavel
Grammar sophistication is the focus of this episode, in which I argue for loosening the reins on the grammar rules and
Checklists: saving your bacon and bringing it home too (podcast)
Checklists are the focus of this episode, in which I expand on one of my posts from the now-defunct Copyediting: explaining how checklists
Should an editor be a one-stop shop? (podcast)
Defining “editor” and dividing up the editorial tasks is the focus of this episode, in which I revisit one of my
No rest for the freelancer: having deadlines when the rest of the world is on holiday
“Holidays” are the focus of this podcast episode, in which I whine and complain about the Xmas–New Years “break” full of
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
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