Professional Editorial Standards @ProEdStandards

Professional Editorial Standards clarify what is expected of Canadian editors and define the criteria for measuring their knowledge, skills, and practice. editors.ca/publications/p… Joined May 2018

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Language Portal of Canada @Our_languages

11 months ago

Understanding #French idioms is an indication that you have a good command of the language. Take our #JeuDuSamedi, and fill in the blank with the correct French expression! ow.ly/xOsc50U6YnC (in French only)

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Professional Editorial Standards @ProEdStandards

11 months ago

To everyone writing @EditorsCanada's copy-editing and/or stylistic-editing certification exams tomorrow, we wish you all the best! Next November, the proofreading and structural exams will be offered. It's never too soon to start studying! editors.ca/professional-d…

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Professional Editorial Standards @ProEdStandards

11 months ago

C5.4 Check that the mechanics of the writing match the content (e.g., a calm description of recumbent sheep in a field can be written in long sentences and paragraphs, but an exciting fight scene should move quickly by using short sentences and paragraphs and common words).

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Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster

11 months ago

'Didactic' means "designed to teach people something," but is often used derisively. 'Pedantic' generally refers to someone who is annoying for their attention to minor details. ‘Didactic’ can be neutral. ‘Pedantic’ is usually an insult. We hope you find this post didactic.

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @EditorsCanada

11 months ago

VIDEO: When writers see editors as members of their team it's a game changer. Having an editor on your bench can help create the best final product. Get this tip and more from @EditorMerel in our Meet an Editor series: youtu.be/9U9ekQW84B0

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Professional Editorial Standards @ProEdStandards

11 months ago

C5.3 Check that the mood of the writing matches the mood of the content (e.g., a funeral scene shouldn’t usually be written flippantly).

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Professional Editorial Standards @ProEdStandards

11 months ago

Editing narratives requires a specific approach to stylistic editing, but the following Standards apply to almost any type of fiction or nonfiction narrative. C5.1 Help make the text more engaging and entertaining, and ensure there are no boring passages.

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Language Portal of Canada @Our_languages

11 months ago

Do you love French books? Will you be in Newfoundland and Labrador between November 21 and 24? Check out the French literary festival and enjoy a #book fair, literary performances, art exhibitions and more! #FRcan @FrancoTnl ow.ly/OVBj50U6YaA (in French only)

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Find us on Blue! sfupublishing.bsky.social @learnpublishing

11 months ago

We are super excited to announce we are hiring an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Publishing! sfu.ca/publishing/new…

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada @EditorsCanada

11 months ago

While some neurodiverse editors encounter barriers at work, neurodiversity also brings assets to the workplace. Sign up for our Dec. 4 webinar on strategies/strengths for neurodiverse editors, led by Rhonda Kronyk, who draws on her experience with ADHD: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_webin…

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Professional Editorial Standards @ProEdStandards

11 months ago

C4.2 Understand the author’s intentions when editing language so that it does not inadvertently offend intended readers. Consider whether the language might be harmful to unintended audiences that it will likely reach.

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Canadian English Dictionary @cdndictionary

11 months ago

Ah yes, this takes me back to grade 10 math class. #CanadianEnglishDictionary

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Professional Editorial Standards @ProEdStandards

11 months ago

C3.3 Improve language (e.g., eliminate clichés, replace negative constructions with affirmative ones). C4.1 Where appropriate, point out words and phrasing that can be considered harmful, either intentionally or unintentionally, and suggest alternatives.

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Professional Editorial Standards @ProEdStandards

11 months ago

C3.2 Eliminate wordiness (e.g., by deleting redundancies, empty phrases, unnecessary modifiers) in the interest of clarity.

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Professional Editorial Standards @ProEdStandards

11 months ago

C3.1 Ensure that the voice, style, point of view, tone and register are presented consistently and in keeping with the content and the author’s goals and intentions.