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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I offer free sample edits up to 1,000 words (for full manuscripts) and 15-minute discovery calls to discuss your needs.👩🏻‍💻📖 • #Freelance #Editor #FreelanceEditor #EditorForHire #WritingCommunity

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Others are “until shimmering”, “until fragrant”, “until cool to the touch”, or “until golden brown”, and many more. • Looking to prepare your writing for publishing? I’m a trained freelance copy editor and writer. If you have a project you’d like some help with, get in touch!

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This is a wonderful reminder from Melissa Haskin's Recipe Editing 101 course. A doneness cue signals to the reader that the food is ready for the next step in its preparation. Common doneness cues for cooking can be "until a roiling boil" for soup or "until stiff peaks form" for meringue. [Cont’d]

A slip of paper on which “Recipe Editor Tip #5 Have a doneness cue for everything.” is written in pink ink. The paper and two pens lie on a background patterned with cakes.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The article is "Why Students Should Watch Foreign Films" and I've been able to stuff in a lot of world cinema titles so it's been a fun piece to write! :D

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hi #StetChat folks! Thanks for putting on this sprint. 👏 I'm writing an essay on foreign films and reading a book for review.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I bought one and I've never regretted it. Apart from having a space to store links to my writing and services, it's been a reassuring sense of security knowing my business name is legitimately associated with me. Good luck on your decision making!

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We always love (and are eternally grateful for) free resources!

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

1,000 words (for full manuscripts), as well as 15-minute discovery calls to discuss your needs.👩🏻‍💻📖 • #Freelance #FreelanceEditor #Work #Workspace #Pink

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As productivity goes, a desk that sparks joy makes each work session a little better. 💖✨ • Looking to prepare your writing for publishing? I’m a trained freelance nonfiction copy editor and writer. If you have a project you’d like some help with, get in touch! I offer free sample edits up to…[Contd]

An overhead view of Meaghan’s desk and work accessories, most of which are light pink.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I offer free sample edits up to 1,000 words (for full manuscripts), as well as 15-minute discovery calls to discuss your needs.👩🏻‍💻📖 • #Freelance #Editor #FreelanceEditor #EditorForHire #WritingCommunity

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Do you have a tried and true method for juggling a bunch of projects? • Looking to prepare your writing for publishing? I’m a trained freelance nonfiction copy editor and writer. If you have a project you’d like some help with, get in touch! Cont’d…

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Confession: I get overwhelmed by having multiple projects on the go and don’t always know how to prioritize them! If one has a deadline, I try to do that one first. If it doesn’t, I do timed writing sprints, starting with any one of them and rotating until that’s done and so on! Cont’d…

A slip of paper on which “Facing deadline overwhelm? Try: Due first = do first” is written in pink ink. The paper and a pink pen lie on paper patterned with pink flowers.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

3 things working with an editor gives you: ▪ Objective, honest (but kind!) feedback ▪ Tangible—albeit digital—deliverables ▪ The knowledge that your writing will be understood by your readers If you have a project you'd like some editing assistance with, get in touch! I'd love to help. 🤓

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm very much on the same page, haha. Will hope for more but plan to enjoy the ride in any case. ☺️

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy Tuesday! Following last week’s post about September and renewal, I wondered if folks would be comfortable sharing goals (business and/or personal) for the rest of the year? For myself, I’d love to complete a couple more editing projects and three more jigsaw puzzles. 👩🏻‍💻🧩🥰 Have a good week! •

A slip of paper on which “What are your fourth quarter goals?” is written in purple ink. The paper lies next to a purple pen, mug, and toolbox on paper patterned with pastel coloured crystals.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Today I learned: In case you were wondering, the "space bar" on a keyboard is two words in both the Merriam-Webster and Canadian Oxford Dictionaries, aka an open compound noun. 🤓 #AmEditing #Copyediting #Dictionary

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Setting the tone for reading for the rest of the year: some romance, some cozy, some contemporary, some bookishness, some classics, probably some fantasy. Let’s see where the next six months of pages takes us. 🥰🍂✨📖 • #Romance #Fiction #Autumn #Bookstagram #TBR

A copy of Bonfire & Bliss Bookstore by Nicole lies on paper patterned with autumnal flowers.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It’s back to school time this week where I live, and I always love the sense of a fresh start that it brings. There’s a new energy and drive and I love the possibilities it brings! Do you feel this way about September, whether or not you’re still in school? •

A green pen rests on an open notebook on which “September, please be renewing.” is written in green ink.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Setting as a Character (Nov 20, 2026 at 7pm ET) payhip.com/b/8kulb Editing Like a Pro (Jan 15, 2027 at 7pm ET) payhip.com/b/8u1PT

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Crafting Dialogue (A Mini-Intensive Workshop)

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I always enjoy a good learning opportunity! My colleague @judylmohr.com is offering some workshops and a webinar in the coming months for writers and editors. They're sure to be thoroughly informative—check 'em out! Crafting Dialogue (Sept 25, 2026 at 9pm ET) payhip.com/b/Odtae [Cont'd below]

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Crafting Dialogue (A Mini-Intensive Workshop)

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Happy Monday, all! Just a little note of encouragement to writers from one of the most wonderful poets. ☺️ Have a great week! • Looking to prepare your writing for publishing? I’m a trained freelance nonfiction copy editor and writer. If you have a project you’d like some help with, get in touch!

A slip of paper on which “Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. —Mary Oliver” is written in blue ink lies with a green and blue pen atop a teal blue notebook on paper patterned with seashells and flowers.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Out now: This gorgeous ode to cookbooks by the sublime Debbie Berne. I haven’t been so excited to dive into a book in a long time. In Cookbooking, Berne covers all aspects of cookbook design and history, and I think it’s fair to say that anyone who uses or love them will find something to delight…

A copy of Berne’s Cookbooking sits on a pink wall shelf surrounded by framed prints.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

1,000 words (for full manuscripts), as well as 15-minute discovery calls to discuss your needs.👩🏻‍💻📖 • #Freelance #Editor #FreelanceEditor #EditorForHire #WritingCommunity

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

salt flakes when they come out of the oven! 🥰 Do you have a cookie tip or trick to share? • Preparing your writing for publishing? I’m a trained freelance nonfiction copy editor and writer. If you have a project you’d like some help with, get in touch! I offer free sample edits up to…

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! 🍪 While it’s not a rule by any means, I do think having a little (optional) something extra can elevate your recipes. My favourite is studding my cookie dough balls with a few extra chips once they’re on the tray and hitting them with a tiny sprinkle of…

A slip of paper on which “Recipe Editor Tip # 4 A twist on a classic gives readers something new to try!” is written in brown ink lies with a brass pen on a brown notebook.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I’d love to hear about your project; feel free to get in touch! 👩🏻‍💻📖 • #Freelance #Editor #FreelanceEditor #EditorForHire #WritingCommunity

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Happy Monday! I have slots available coming up in September through November and am always looking for folks in need of professional editorial assistance. I offer free sample edits up to 1,000 words (for full manuscripts), as well as 15-minute discovery calls to discuss your needs.

A pink and white graphic that says “Choice Words Editing Now Booking for Autumn 2026” and lists Meaghan’s services which include Recipe/cookbook Copyediting, Nonfiction Copyediting, Stylistic/line editing, Manuscript evaluation, and Authenticity reading.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

CMoS, is that you? Took me a bit but she has been thoroughly and properly tabulated! 🤓💛 It’s so gratifying to behold. 😍 • #ChicagoStyle #AmEditing #Copyediting #FreelanceEditor #Nonfiction

A copy of The Chicago Manual of Style 18 with colourful tabs labelling where things are in the guide.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Nonfiction audiobooks are like long-form podcasts without ads, but truthfully, I can't get enough of either. I always have one on when I'm puttering around or walking. 😅 Anyone else?

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

get in touch! I offer free sample edits up to 1,000 words (for full manuscripts), as well as 15-minute discovery calls to discuss your needs.👩🏻‍💻📖 • #FreelanceEditor #Cookbooks #Recipes #EditorForHire #WritingCommunity

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

with an updated photo. You don't want someone questioning why the dish's picture shows green onions when the recipe called for chives! • Looking to prepare your writing for publishing? I’m a trained freelance nonfiction copy editor and writer. If you have a project you’d like some help with…

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

When it comes to recipe writing, it's all about the small details! If you're going to have a garnish adorning your dish in an accompanying photo, it should be mentioned in the ingredients list and method to avoid potential confusion. And if the garnish changes, make sure that change is reflected…

A slip of paper on which "Recipe Editor Tip 3: If a garnish is in the picture, make sure it's in the recipe!" is written in pink ink. The paper and a pink pen lie on a notebook patterned with many different kinds of foods and dishes in bright colours.

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mean things I say to myself @meantomyself.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

She Didn't See It Coming by Shari Lapena!

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Agreed! It's one beautiful sequence after another (both audibly and visually), and is not nearly as well remembered as it ought to be.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I read number three and immediately heard James Mason cry “There’s our gateway!” 👏🏻

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

been rejected or unanswered about 98% of the time. I frequently contemplate quitting. These feelings are all valid and normal. I continue because writing still makes me happy, and that’s all that counts! Have a great week. 💗 • #Freelance #Writer #FreelanceWriter #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Sometimes, I worry I’m too productivity and positivity focused in my posts, and that I’m only showing wins and a rosy view of writing. Let me dispell that. Writing is NOT all sunshine and rainbows. It’s tough both to do and to get comissioned to do, especially these days with AI. My pitches have…

A slip of paper on which "Writing is HARD. It's okay to say so." is written in pink ink. The paper lies with two pink pens on a floral background of pink and red flowers.

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

New post! Thanks to Louisa Connolly-Burnham for asking me to watch and review her new short film, The Intimacy Coordinator. open.substack.com/pub/meaghans...

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A Spoiler-Free Review of The Intimacy Coordinator

A hidden truth threatens to be revealed in this daring new short film from Louisa Connolly-Burnham

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Yes! It's not a linear line. The pic made me chuckle too. 😆

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Meaghan Steeves @choicewordsedit.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

These are super helpful tips, Rob! Particularly on the lines and dots that won't go away.

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