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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 05/10/2026

Every day I have a new reason to hate AI, but today’s is that they faked the work of one of my longtime collaborators.

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Dr. Lara Ameen @trucherrygirl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I’m available for sensitivity reading, developmental editing, & Zoom consultations! Can read for chronic illness/disability rep (various), Egyptian rep, asexual rep, and more! #NeedAnEditor #WritingCommunity #SensitivityReader #Editing #WriteSky #BookSky laraameenauthor.com/editing-cons...

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Whether you're preparing a manuscript or looking for guidance, Lara provides editing & consulting tailored to your goals.

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Advanced Editorial Professionals @adveds.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Experienced editors, come join us in Toronto on Nov. 10–11 for the International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals! Two days of talks that go beyond the basics! Places are limited, and registration closes on Oct. 16! #AmEditing #editors #copyediting sites.google.com/view/icaep/h...

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Erin Brenner (she/her) @ebrenner.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Calling all experienced #editors! The International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals is happening in Toronto, Nov. 10-11. This is the conference you've been asking for. We're skipping the basics and going straight to the advanced lessons! Learn more at zurl.co/maxHd. #AmEditing

Announcing the International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals on November 10-11, 2026, in Toronto, Canada. A boutique conference where experienced editors share hard-won knowledge and delve into adanced topics together. Learn more at https://sites.google.com/view/icaep/home/.

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Editing Globally @editingglobally.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's here! Presenting ICAEP 2026: a dedicated international conference of, for and by advanced editorial professionals, on 10–11 November 2026 in Toronto, Canada. Spaces are limited and booking is open. Spread the word and get booking! #CPD #AmEditing #editors www.linkedin.com/posts/editin...

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Conference season is upon us, as editors working on text will confirm. While editing organizations have their annual conferences kicking off this month, here's a tailor-made opportunity for experience...

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I'm watching The match so won't be joining today. But if you have no interest in that, this is where you should be. Calling #edibuddies! It's #StetChat day on a super important topic: the value of editing. Follow @stetchat.com and join in right here. #AmEditing #FreelanceEditor

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#StetChat @stetchat.com · 06/07/2026

Join us for our next #StetChat about the value of editing on Wednesday, July 15, 4–5 p.m. ET | 1–2 p.m. PT #amediting #freelanceeditor #editing #editorsky

Next #StetChat. Wednesday, July 15. 4–5 p.m. ET | 1–2 p.m. PT. Join us for our #StetChat about the value of editing!

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Am editing a piece on migration and economics in Asia.

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I missed #StetChat yesterday! 😱 Guess who was distracted? 😆 Now to set aside time to catch up. #AmEditing

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I've been disconnected from spaces for a while and just got too much on my plate. But know that I think of you more often than I've made the effort to say. Much love, always. Hope to work together again. 🤗

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Yes, exactly that. Still trying to find a single word that works. But maybe there isn't. Communities aren't singular after all. 💕

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Highly recommend @tanyagold.bsky.social for editor business coaching.

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Best thing I've read today. 😍

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Yes! That way you can use it with multiple devices. You can also plug in the physical one into other devices and download the app to connect and use your preset shortcuts. 😁

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

And ya, the live reporting thing is fun when there are others joining in. #EFACON2026 was interesting that way as it's the first time I experienced void in the community. I still did a few sessions cos it helps me remember, like taking notes. If it helps even one other, that's a bonus. 😃

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I knew about it but hadn't really paid attention. To see it live in action was very cool. You should get Rita to do a mini-presentation at CCE.

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Can't end on a better note. Thank you isn't enough. To Shannon, deep gratitude for being you, creating safe spaces for others to be vulnerable together, and leading by example. To attendees, thank you for making me belong: on good days and meh days. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Shannon Scott's posters need to be printed on billboards: ⚡ 'I'm not telling you it's going to be easy. I'm telling you it's going to be worth it.' ⚡ 'The devil whispered in my ear, You're not strong enough to withstand the storm.' [...] I whispered, "I *am* the storm."' #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Giving yourself the freedom to be vulnerable is freeing. Resisting the pressure to adapt to social expectations and beliefs allows space for respect and honours uniqueness. (Dr Bernard Golden, in *Psychology Today*) #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

🎯 Live your life out loud! Be fearlessly authentic. Choosing to show up as your whole self means defining who that self is and acknowledging that it is constantly evolving to a better version. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

⭐ Tip to think about who to network with: think about the qualities you *want* in a peer, qualities you *need* in them, and qualities *you* can offer as a colleague. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

🎯 Build your connection network: professional and personal. It's handy for days when you simply can't fight the day. Building a strong (not necessarily large) circle of colleagues, friends and family who one can be vulnerable around is what sustains humanity. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

What can help? Networking (There has to be a different better word for this. 😆) Strong, diverse networks provide support, new perspectives and continuous learning. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Audience tip: make a list of media (TV, books, music) consumed as a kid. Helps to remember what shaped you, gives a sense of trajectory. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

'Building expertise is a neverending journey to mastery.' The goal is the journey itself. Make time to remind yourself of what you've done, where you've done it, who you've done it for. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

2. Remember your expertise is your experience: time invested in yourself and your career is exactly that, time invested. It gives you authority. Don't devalue it. Social comparisons don't help. It's your superpower, not someone else's. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

🎯 How to quiet your inner critic? 1. Don't self-reject: allow knee jerk reactions but don't prioritize them. Feel the emotions, sit with them, give yourself permission to let them go. Practice using your logic brain till it's a habit. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

⭐ Takeaways - share a worry to halve the worry - name the fear so it's easier to confront - acknowledging imposter syndrome isn't a weakness but a strength Every individual has every right to exist in all of one's flawed glory. Just as we are. That is what makes humanity human. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

What is imposter syndrome NOT? It's not permanent, it's not a failure, it's not something to suffer alone. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

🎯 Identify your imposter What is imposter syndrome? At its core: fear. It's about feeling undeserving of achievements or high esteem, not being competent enough to belong. About just not being enough. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Overcoming imposter syndrome (or at least pretending to) w/ @editorshannon.bsky.social for #EFACON2026. What is it? Why is it so pervasive in the freelance editorial and story coaching world? How can you overcome it? 'You can't. But you can learn valuable strategies for quieting that inner critic.'

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Rita's session was SO good! 😍

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Thank you. Thank YOU, Tiffany Vakilian, author, editor, writing coach, speaker, and owner of Speak Fire Publishing. Thank YOU, attendees. Thank you ALL for holding space for difficult conversations and doing the hard work every day. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

In Tiffany Vakilian's words, 'Great editors hold multiple truths at once: respect for the author, care for the reader, commitment to clarity, and courage to ask hard questions.' Can't end this exceptional session on a better note than to put this on a poster and sit with it. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

'The goal is not perfect language.' It's about clearer communication, stronger understanding, and greater human connection. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

⭐ Key takeaways for editing difficult conversations: - edit for clarity, not ideology - research before revising - establish context before correcting - distinguish discomfort from harm - communicate with curiosity #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Before making a conscious language edit, ask: - what is the author's intent? - what will the reader hear? - what context is missing? - is this about clarity or ethics? - what is the least intrusive intervention? #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

5 ethical questions editors should ask: - is this accurate? - is this fair? - is this clear? - is this contextualized? - is this responsible? #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It is important to know the risks of AI tools and inclusive language: - amplifies bias - flattens cultural nuance - misrepresents communities - generates outdated terminology #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The query formula to writing effective queries: - Observation: what was noticed? - Context: why does it matter? - Invitation: query or suggest A well-written query invites dialogue; it protects the writer and reader. #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

'DEI editorial practice is not about perfection.' Its about - awareness - accuracy - respect - accessibility - representation #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

'Language evolves. Editors must balance current best practices, audience expectations, historical accuracy, and author voice.'-- Tiffany Vaikilian #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

- dehumanization, language that reduces groups to less than humans - conspiracy as fact, unsubstantiated claims presented as truyh - demonization, portraying opponents as existential threats of evil #EFACON2026

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Ayesha Chari @ayeshachari.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Red flags editors must recognize: - calls for violence, direct or implicit incitement to hard - scapegoating, blaming a group for systemic problems - eliminationist language, rhetoric calling for removal/destruction of a group cont'd #EFACON2026

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