Review of Turn Every Page
We recommend this insightful documentary about what editing can be.
Science writing for positive change
WCEA partner Rowena Rae is earning praise for her book about salmon.
Congratulations to the not-so-retired Barbara Tomlin
Barbara Tomlin, a WCEA founding partner, is one of the winners of the 2022 CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition.
Managing decision fatigue: Some tools for editors
It’s 4:00 p.m., you’ve been working since 8:30 a.m., and you’ve got to finish editing a document that’s due at the end of the day. You’ve taken a couple of short caffeine breaks, and you did have lunch, but you…
A 12-step plan for publishing a corporate or personal history book
Producing a corporate or personal history book can be daunting to those new to the publishing process.
Getting published: A smorgasbord of choices
Here are some of the pros and cons of publishing your manuscript with a traditional publisher or self-publishing.
Working with a workplace writing coach
Regardless of whether you enjoy or dread your workplace writing tasks, you may find it helpful to work with a writing coach.
An energizing week with young readers
Since 1977, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre has organized and hosted an annual book tour for children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers.
The everyday practice of plain language
At the beginning of plain language workshops for workplace writers, I like to show a photo of an outdoor water feature located near a busy retail corner in Vancouver. In particular, I want people to see the sign on the…
Let’s celebrate plain language
Plain language week—October 11–15—is approaching and it’s time to celebrate. In the past, festivities have included public demonstrations, conferences, and art and music exhibitions of plain language. Sadly, there is no special feast or street party celebrating plain language this…