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.
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.
WCEA co-founder Nancy Flight has established the largest prize for editors in Canada.
There are many editing and plain language conferences planned this year.
Have some professional development fun with our Twelve Days of Christmas changes in the new edition of The Chicago Manual of Style.
One of the most common issues we run into as editors is capitalization—starting certain words with a capital letter or using capital letters for entire words.
Editors Canada's updated Professional Editorial Standards move our profession forward.
Artificial intelligence was a hot topic in 2023; this is reflected in the Merriam-Webster and Cambridge Dictionary choices for word of the year.
Looking for a little lighthearted professional development this holiday season? Or maybe just a short break from your work on these dark December days? Try out our Advent calendar for editors and writers and test your language knowledge.
There’s a new question every day from now until December 25. Click on today’s date to go to today’s question. Can’t resist peeking? Start at the top and do all the questions now. We won’t tell Santa!
Happy holidays from all of us at WCEA!