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Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers by Scott Norton
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. February 15, 2014. Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers by Scott Norton. I think developmental editing is the most difficult, although potentially the most rewarding, form of editing. It takes insight and creativity to find a theme or a narrative thread that will make the facts come alive. And it takes the greatest tact and communication with the author. Concept: Shaping the proposal. At a little...
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Ethics for Editors Seminar
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. November 7, 2014. Ethics for Editors Seminar. Photo by Runar Eilertsen. These were the guiding principles behind our discussions during an Editors’ Association of Canada seminar taught by Mary Schendlinger of Geist. Why does a copy editor need to understand ethical issues? Responsibilities to many stakeholders. Deserves a good product. You can support your colleagues and the publishing community. Consider the environmental footprint.
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Molotov Hearts by Chris Eng
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. May 23, 2014. Molotov Hearts by Chris Eng. Trying on a pair of pants isn’t a subversive act, is it? Part of the reason this book speaks to me is because I know the author. Chris and I went to the same high school in Victoria, BC, and the physical and psychological setting of the story is vivid in my mind. However, even if you’re not a Victoria native, I can recommend this story about identity, love, and the power of punk.
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December 2013
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. December 29, 2013. The Elements of Expression: Putting Thoughts into Words by Arthur Plotnik. There’s an expression in Dutch: Doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg. It translates approximately as, “Why don’t you just act normal? The literary equivalent of overcooked cabbage and brown rice without salt may not get thrown across the room, but it will end up gathering dust under the bed. Don’t waste time finding your single re...
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March 2013
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. March 2, 2013. The Craft of Writing Science Fiction That Sells by Ben Bova. Not only does Ben Bova have a long list of book credits to his name. He was the editor of Analog. And he used to read all the manuscript submissions. The whole slush pile. As he says above, most of those manuscripts failed, not because of deficient ideas or bad artistly, but through faults in their basic mechanics. Is research the key to good science fiction?
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January 2015
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. January 1, 2015. October 2013, 368 pp. The book contained just about everything I wanted to know, and it was well organized and easy to understand. It’s quite a reasonable length, so you can realistically read it cover to cover. The author seems to take a neutral point of view, which is helpful given that there is some controversy over how to interpret recent Supreme Court decisions. Including some updates to the book.
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October 2013
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. October 2, 2013. When to capitalize “the”. I find capitalization one of the trickier areas of copy editing. As you try to be consistent, it’s easy to slide down a slippery slope of increasing capitalization until your document looks like the product of a Victorian letter writer. University of British Columbia”? Is the article part of their name? Look, it’s capitalized right on their website. No, wait, maybe it isn’t. Sometimes you ca...
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Canadian Copyright Law, 4th ed.: An Updated Guide to Canadian Copyright Law for an Age of Reckless Infringement by Lesley Ellen Harris
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. January 1, 2015. October 2013, 368 pp. The book contained just about everything I wanted to know, and it was well organized and easy to understand. It’s quite a reasonable length, so you can realistically read it cover to cover. The author seems to take a neutral point of view, which is helpful given that there is some controversy over how to interpret recent Supreme Court decisions. Including some updates to the book.
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April 2013
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. April 4, 2013. Change to GST for BC freelancers. On April 1, 2013, BC went from HST back to GST. How does this affect freelance editors? Freelance editors: Here’s what you need to know. Do I need to register for a PST number? No There’s no need to apply for a PST registration number because professional services other than legal services are exempt from PST. What tax do I charge? GST/HST rates by province ( information taken from CRA.
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The basics of libel law in Canada and the new responsible communication defence
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Eva van Emden, Freelance Editor. Certified Copy Editor and Proofreader. October 29, 2012. The basics of libel law in Canada and the new responsible communication defence. I recently attended a Tyee. Master class: Responsible Journalism in 2012: The Changing Legal Landscape for Journalists. Taught by Leo McGrady of McGrady and Company. A firm whose specialties include libel law and intellectual property. The biggest take-home message? Why does “libel chill” matter? Simon Singh: fair comment. Defamation is...