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Dwain Richardson

English Editing in Quebec: Has Quebec Caught on to Plain Language?

janvier 19, 2016 by Dwain Richardson | 2 commentaires sur English Editing in Quebec: Has Quebec Caught on to Plain Language?

“What is plain language?” you may ask. In a nutshell, plain language communicates concepts and ideas clearly, concisely and effectively. This is done by thinking about the projected target audience: the readers. When you write clearly, you avoid using jargon that only select people know. You also avoid verbiage and overly complex ideas. Contrary to […]

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Rosemary Shipton

Commission of Inquiry Reports: A Special Kind of Editing

janvier 12, 2016 by Rosemary Shipton | 10 commentaires sur Commission of Inquiry Reports: A Special Kind of Editing

Most projects we editors take on involve editing only, but if you’re in the mood for a stretch and enjoy the challenge of handling many different tasks, try editing the reports of commissions of inquiry. These commissions are appointed every now and again by the federal or one of the provincial governments to investigate and […]

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James Harbeck

Wherefore Pleaseth Archaic English?

janvier 5, 2016 by James Harbeck | 2 commentaires sur Wherefore Pleaseth Archaic English?

“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” “Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low.” Are these not beautiful […]

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Happy Holidays from the Editors’ Weekly

Décembre 18, 2015 by Anna Williams | 2 commentaires sur Happy Holidays from the Editors’ Weekly

Dear Readers, With the holiday season upon us, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for subscribing to the Editors’ Weekly and to wish you all the best in the new year. We’ll be taking a break from regular posting until Jan. 5, 2016. Were there any posts that stood out for you this […]

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Paul Cipywnyk

Is Editing a Deadly Profession?

Décembre 15, 2015 by Paul Cipywnyk | 3 commentaires sur Is Editing a Deadly Profession?

Poison pens, ego-shattering commentary, creative assassination by a thousand edits, cut, cut, slash, slash. Oh, the horror! Well, actually, I’m here to talk about “death by sitting.” Yes, editors tend to sit a lot, and sitting has been declared the new sugar. This is not news, when you think about it. We’ve long been warned […]

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Tanya Procyshyn

Gift Ideas for Editors and Other Word Nerds

Décembre 8, 2015 by Tanya Procyshyn | 2 commentaires sur Gift Ideas for Editors and Other Word Nerds

December is officially upon us, and with that comes gift-giving season. Whether you’re looking for the perfect Secret Santa item for a fellow editor, a thoughtful gift for a bookwork friend or even a treat for yourself to celebrate the end of a year of hard work, the following items should put a smile on […]

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Frances Peck

Introverted Networking: Not an Oxymoron

Décembre 1, 2015 by Frances Peck | 10 commentaires sur Introverted Networking: Not an Oxymoron

The best party I ever went to was in 1993. I was dating a drummer, and his band mates had invited us to an indoor beach party, their chance to meet the new girlfriend. I was beyond nervous. When the front door opened, we stepped into a gyrating, thumping mass of arms, legs and beer. […]

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Dominique Fortier

Prendre une chance ou prendre un risque?

novembre 24, 2015 by Dominique Fortier | Un commentaire sur Prendre une chance ou prendre un risque?

L’hiver est, pour les Nordiques que nous sommes, une réalité incontournable. D’année en année, il se présente à nos portes avec plus ou moins de régularité. Alors prend-on « une chance » ou « un risque » en attendant au 15 décembre pour chausser nos pneus d’hiver? Chance Le français attribue plusieurs sens au mot chance (1). Celui-ci désigne d’abord un […]

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Dwain Richardson

English Editing in Quebec: All About Style

novembre 17, 2015 by Dwain Richardson | 9 commentaires sur English Editing in Quebec: All About Style

Whenever you do a concordance reading or translation, you certainly notice that the two or more languages you are working with show many stylistic differences. English and French are no strangers to this phenomenon. For instance, have you observed that French texts and translations are often longer than texts written in or translated into English? […]

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Wilf Popoff

Wasted Words: Don’t Meddle With Shakespeare

novembre 10, 2015 by Wilf Popoff | 4 commentaires sur Wasted Words: Don’t Meddle With Shakespeare

You might think that, as an editor, I would endorse a plan to rewrite Shakespeare in modern English. After all, as the advocates of this undertaking argue, Shakespeare’s language cannot be understood by contemporary audiences, and our profession is all about understanding. However, this has little to do with editing. If Shakespeare’s writing comes across […]

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