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Written by Jeff Beamish, 2013, Oolichan Books; Reviewed by Corinne Smith
They’re called sneaker waves because they appear without warning, running high up onto the beach with sometimes deadly force; they are an apt metaphor for the unpredictable ways in which the lives of the characters in this novel are affected by their choices.
If one of your resolutions for 2014 is to streamline your life, you might want to check out some of these new digital tools to make you a more efficient and effective editor.
With new content and a pared-down look, we’re refreshing the West Coast Editor site for the benefit of all members in the B.C. branch.
Two new co-editors, Anastasia Koutalianos and Kerry Hall, are co-ordinating the effort, while a number of association members will be writing and proofreading.
The aim is to publish material that’s of interest to editors in a quick and easy-to-read format with a particular eye on professional development. It’s also an opportunity to highlight what our colleagues are working on.
B.C. branch meeting
January 15, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Editing maps without too much editorializing presents many challenges: How do you show boundaries that are in dispute? Name places where the Latin alphabet isn’t used? Portray sites using symbols without offending anyone? Produce a pleasing, detailed, accurate map without overcrowding it?
Join us for a pre-meeting gathering, where editors meet, mingle, network, gossip, debate, or just plain catch up.
Don’t miss this popular pre-meeting gathering, where editors meet, mingle, network, gossip, debate, or just plain catch up. Continue reading
Thanks to all who attended our September meeting and made the Editors’ Show and Tell a resounding success. If you missed the meeting, an audio recording is now available in the members-only section of the EAC-BC website. Or get a list of the main tips here. Continue reading
“This sign—from a Japanese spa—has been delighting me for years. Apparently, not only do aestheticians remove curls, they remove consonants!” Photo by Shelley Hudson.
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