New Professional Editorial Standards
Editors Canada's updated Professional Editorial Standards move our profession forward.
Your 2024 guide to editing conferences
Thinking of attending an editing conference this year? Here’s our snapshot of the conferences in 2024.
Word of the year
Artificial intelligence was a hot topic in 2023; this is reflected in the Merriam-Webster and Cambridge Dictionary choices for word of the year.
What is a manuscript evaluation—and do you need one?
Are you writing a manuscript and wondering if anyone will want to read it? A manuscript evaluation may be exactly what you’re after.
Workshops for workplace writers and editorial professionals
We train clients to write and edit with more ease and confidence.
Tips on getting started as a freelance editor
When I was starting out as an editor in the mid-1990s, I clearly remember attending a session with the late Claudette Upton, a founder of West Coast Editorial Associates and a very generous mentor.
What’s up with “that”?
Whether writing or editing, I’m consciously aiming for a smooth experience for readers—which means avoiding potholes, bumps, and other obstacles that momentarily distract them, pulling them out of the flow of the text.
High standards for plain language and editing
Coming soon: two new plain language standards to help readers find, understand, and use information.
Is it real or is it ChatGPT? (and does it matter?)
Over the past several months, every day seems to bring news of another leap forward in artificial intelligence (AI).
Editing for accessibility
As editors, we are advocates for readers—the people who use the documents we help produce. If a document is not accessible, a significant portion of the intended audience may not be able to receive the message.