The story of a gene hunter
My Life, My Science: Pursuing a Cure for Huntington’s Disease is a beautifully written memoir of secrets and revelations, of hopes and frustrations, of loves and losses, of scientific discoveries and beautiful lives.
Why user testing matters more than ever
Editing for plain language is often a humbling exercise. No matter how much we think we’re streamlining the structure and clarifying the language, user testing consistently shows us there’s room for improvement.
What I did on my summer holiday: The unexpected pleasures of an international conference
I had no idea what I was in for. Turned out this was no average conference.
AI and writing: What is missing and what could we lose?
Writers who rely on AI to research and generate ideas are missing out on a huge amount of human knowledge.
Book design, explained
It’s a truism that editors focus on words. But there’s more that editors need to be aware of, particularly when combing through final designed page proofs.
Punctuation: Accessibility’s silent superheroes
Proper punctuation can help readers untangle the most complex of sentences, but it also plays an important role in accessibility, in particular for screen-reader users.
Working with writers: The case for strengths-based editing
As editors, we work with writers to fix problems. While it is satisfying to identify problems and help writers improve their work, one of the hazards of editing is focusing only on what is wrong and forgetting to acknowledge what is right.
Your guide to editing conferences in 2026
Our annual conference round-up is back. Whether you’re looking for professional development from the comfort of your home office or excited to travel to a new destination, there’s lots to choose from.
The Nancy Flight Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction Editing
WCEA co-founder Nancy Flight has established the largest prize for editors in Canada.
Think before you slop
When you assume that AI will think for you in the writing process, workslop awaits.