Editing Sites

Some of our members have found the following websites helpful. PEAVI does not necessarily endorse the opinions found on these websites, and this is not an exhaustive list, but these sites are useful, interesting, or kind of fun. (Yes, that is a serial comma.)

EAC – Editors’ Association of Canada
www.editors.ca

    Resources for editors and authors.

Professional Writers Association of Canada
www.pwac.ca

PWAC’s membership includes professional freelance writers, journalists, editors and communications experts.

Canadian Authors Association (CAA)
https://canadianauthors.org/national/

Writers helping writers – Canada’s national writing organization

Canadian Publishers’ Council
www.pubcouncil.ca

The Canadian Publishers’ Council represents the interests of publishing companies that publish books and other media for elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional and reference markets, and the retail and library sectors.

The Bartleby Library
www.bartleby.com

“Great Books Online”

The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr.
www.bartleby.com/141

Internet Public Library – IPL2 – Information you can trust
www.ipl.org

A searchable, annotated subject directory of Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries.

Your Dictionary
www.yourdictionary.com

Dozens of languages from which to choose

Grammar Girl
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl

“Your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage, and fun developments in the English language.” by Mignon Fogarty

Grammar Bytes! Grammar Instruction with Attitude
www.chompchomp.com

Includes detailed terms, interactive exercises, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and more.

Synonyms
https://www.crosswordsolver.com/synonyms