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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'm usually so focused on editing that I don't get pulled into a story's emotions much. But today I had to take a pause, a few deep breaths, and just appreciate this book's writing before getting back to my tinkering. How lucky am I!

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This week, Magnolia Historical Society published ten new stories as a part of our online collection. I had the pleasure of working with my co-managing editor, Julia Thompson, to support the writers and peer editors who made it all happen! magnoliahistoricalsociety.org/book-iv

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Magnolia History Stories & Memoirs | Book IV Online Collection

Explore Book IV, the Magnolia Historical Society’s online anthology. Read local Magnolia, Seattle history stories, neighborhood memoirs, and natural history.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Meet Simcoe, #StetPet editorial assistant of Seattle Guild member @dusablonediting.bsky.social. "Simcoe is an adorable, vocal, and clingy editorial assistant; if she had a favorite punctuation mark, it would probably be an exclamation point."

Brown and black tabby cat curled up on a blanket by a window and looking up at the camera with bright green eyes.

Brown and black tabby cat sitting upright on a chair and looking up at the camera with bright green eyes, with a book open, face-down in front of the cat as if she's reading it.

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 01/04/2026

The most common spelling is ‘April Fools’ Day,’ since there are more than one. Honestly.

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 10/03/2026

This is the stupidest g.d. thing I have read all day.

"Human writing often includes some clunky phrases, like this passage from Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian, caused by the author's aversion to punctuation: 'As well ask men what they think of stone.'"

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

A little pencil (actually a giant one) told us there's plenty of time to watch videos from the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference AND *the video packages are on sale* to give even more people a chance to learn from the friendliest editing conference around! Details: edsguild.org/virtual-purchase

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Catch up with @bykristenmclark.bsky.social's useful "Intro to Plain Language" presentation, available for any editor to watch now through 3/10, after which it will become a member-only video. (DYK Guild members have access to videos and notes dating back to 2008?) www.edsguild.org/intro-plain-...

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Intro to Plain Language with Kristen Clark — Northwest Editors Guild

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I don't think I've seen enough editors talking about how amazing the new indie game Tiny Bookshop is. It is beautiful, cozy, and seems to have a lovely little storyline. The best part: You get to recommend real-life books to customers with unique requests/tastes.

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 30/01/2026

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Did you miss @bykristenmclark.bsky.social's "Intro to Plain Language" presentation earlier this week? Lucky you—the video is now available for *everyone* now through 3/10 (after which it becomes a Guild-member-only video). Learn about this important topic today! www.edsguild.org/intro-plain-...

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Intro to Plain Language with Kristen Clark — Northwest Editors Guild

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Join us online 2 weeks from today (1/12) for "Intro to Plain Language" with @bykristenmclark.bsky.social, where she'll discuss editing for reader-friendly content with this free presentation rescheduled from Red Pencil. Open to all editors, registration required at www.edsguild.org/meetings-eve...

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and glasses. Text: @EdsGuild virtual event. Virtual Member Meeting (open to all editors, Guild member or not!)

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

If you missed the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference last month, you're not out of luck—you can still purchase packs of videos from the conference! (And those videos are available to watch until May, so win-win for you!) Find out more at www.edsguild.org/virtual-purchase.

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

The last several days have been dedicated to my own annual review and planning. This has become one of my favorite parts of being a freelancer, because I get to celebrate myself and approach goal setting with joy. And the affirmation cards from @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social are the perfect guide!

Turquoise card on a stand in front of a bookshelf that says "I am patient and understanding of the writers' creative processes."

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

On the Guild Blog: Read our recap of the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference highlights. And even if you missed the day of the conference, you can still purchase packs of Red Pencil videos, which will be viewable until May! www.edsguild.org/blog/red-pen...

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Red Pencil Conference 2025 — Northwest Editors Guild

On Saturday, November 8, over 300 editors gathered in Lynnwood and online for the Northwest Editors Guild’s 2025 Red Pencil Conference! This year’s hybrid event, Framing our Futures: Perspectives on ...

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 15/12/2025

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

On the Guild Blog: We take a look back at the highlights of the recent #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference and share how you can still learn from the videos even if you missed the day of the conference! www.edsguild.org/blog/red-pen...

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Red Pencil Conference 2025 — Northwest Editors Guild

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Meet Citra, #StetPet editorial assistant of Seattle Guild member @dusablonediting.bsky.social. "Proving cats can be trained, Citra has finally learned how not to stomp on the keyboard while assisting on editing projects, instead providing sweet purrs and nose boops."

Gray striped cat with white muzzle and belly stretched out on a wood floor with it paws up in the air and a silly look on its face. There is a rainbow toy behind it on the floor.

Gray striped cat with white muzzle perched next to a laptop keyboard as if protecting it.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

New on the Guild Blog: We share the highlights of our recent #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference. Missed the conference? You're not too late! You can still purchase video access and learn until early May! We explain how to get the recordings here. www.edsguild.org/blog/red-pen...

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Red Pencil Conference 2025 — Northwest Editors Guild

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Red Pencil 2025 was amazing! Thank you to all the speakers and volunteers. I started gathering the committee and planning over a year ago, and there's nothing more satisfying than seeing all our work culminate in such a joyful, thought-provoking, convivial day! #edsguild2025 @edsguild.bsky.social

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Conscious Style Guide by Karen Yin @consciousstyleguide.com · 31/10/2025

Conscious Style Guide is on Bluesky! What to expect: posts that help you think critically about language and design as tools for equity and self-expression. Check out the whole family of resources: Book | Website | Community | Newsletter By @karenyin.bsky.social 🌷

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The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers - Karen Yin

The Conscious Style Guide provides a roadmap for communicating with sensitivity and awareness—no matter how the world around us progresses.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

There's still plenty of time to register for the friendliest editing conference around if you haven't done so already! The #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference is coming to Seattle (and online) on 11/8. Registration closes 11/3. Find all things Red Pencil at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025

Box with a decorative red pencil border. Text: Northwest Editors Guild Red Pencil Conference. 11/8/25, Lynnwood Event Center and Online. What's in it for you? For In-Person Attendees: Structured networking opportunities. Morning meetup for first-time attendees. Buffet lunch and coffee breaks and snacks throughout the day. Giant Pencil photo booth with raffle prizes? Exciting vendor tables. Book sales by Third Place Books. Easy transit options near venue with Link light rail.
For Virtual Attendees: Live streams of keynote, 8 breakout sessions, and closing. Morning coffee chat and midday lunchtime chat dedicated to virtual networking. Exclusive virtual attendee Zoom backgrounds and badges. Most sessions recorded and available to view for 6 months—that's until May 2026! There's still time to join in the fun—register now! #EdsGuild2025 edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We get it—there were too many big editing events this fall and you're overwhelmed. We're hoping you won't still feel that way come November and you'll sign up for the friendliest editing conference around: the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference in Seattle and online. edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

So excited for fall weather! There's nothing quite like an early morning of editing with frost still clinging to my windowpanes.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Hours left to get Early Bird pricing for the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference! Prices go up by $40 starting 9/23, and this bird wants to save you money on the friendliest editing conference around. Learn more about everything Red Pencil at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025.

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Update: The book is already ready for me to check out again and I'm pumped.

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

When people are curious about what being a freelance editor is like, I kind of just want to tell them I concentrate for a living!

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

My Libby audiobook is due in 9 hours and I have 7 hours of listening left. Then there's a 13 week wait to get it back. 🥲

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Victoria Wroblewski @inkhornedits.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Check out this blog post from Alexandra DuSablon (@dusablonediting.bsky.social) on linguistic worldbuilding! She gives some practical tips for those of us suffering from the supreme disadvantage of not being J. R. R. Tolkien! www.dusablonediting.com/blog/so-you-... #blog #writing #linguistics

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So You Want to Invent a Word for Your Book — DuSablon Editing

Practical advice for writers coining new words, from the winner of the Editorial Freelancers Association’s Coin-a-Word contest!

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Have you heard the big news? @janefriedman.com will be the keynote speaker at the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil conference on 11/8 in Seattle and online! Save the date for a day of learning and fun. More details coming soon at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025.

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

This week's most satisfying copyediting catch: correcting "scatted" to "scattered." 🤭 #amediting #edibuddies

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Today I'm heading on vacation, and I plan on not working for the next seven days! This will be my longest "out of office" since I started freelancing two years ago. Taking time off as a freelancer is really difficult, but really important. Wish me luck!

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

For those celebrating #IndependentBookstoreDay in Seattle, don't forget to make a donation to the nonprofit Books to Prisoners while you shop (it'll be matched)! Tons of local bookstores partner with them, like Left Bank and Third Place and Charlie's Books.

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

It's always fun when the word you look up in the dictionary comes with a picture. Today's was "wallaby." By the way, the plural can be either wallaby or wallabies. Any Aussies beg to differ? #amediting #edibuddies #copyeditor #proofreader

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 14/04/2025

#copyediting ordnance and ordinance are two entirely different words

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Inspired to share your knowledge with edibuddies? The deadline to submit sessions for the friendliest editing conference around is now 4/14! Send in your ideas for original presentations for the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference, 11/8 in Seattle & online! Info: www.edsguild.org/blog/call-fo...

Red pencil silhouette drawing a squiggle. Text on pencil: Red Pencil Conference 2025. Additional text: Call for Sessions. Deadline extended to April 14. Application open through April 14, 2025. Apply Now: edsguild.org/blog/call-for-sessions.

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 21/03/2025

*Slams dictionary shut til Monday*

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 17/03/2025

'St. Paddy's Day' is usually preferred over 'St. Patty's Day.' 'Paddy' is the shortened form of the original Irish spelling of 'Patrick,' which is 'Pádraig.' 'Patty' is the shortened form of 'Patricia.'

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Alex Kempsell 🖋️ @alexeditsbooks.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I can’t help you with copyright, but I can help with copyleft… by helping take care of the errors you LEFT in this COPY. … I’ll see myself out. #writersky #bookeditor #writingcommunity

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

For all my #edibuddies needing a good laugh, might I recommend the New Zealand panel TV show Guy Montgomery's Spelling Bee. Find it on YouTube!

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

We're accepting session proposals thru 4/7 for the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference! Do you have a fresh presentation to share with fellow editors? Send us your ideas now to be a part of the friendliest editing conference around: 11/8 in Seattle & online! www.edsguild.org/blog/call-for-sessions

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What's in Store for Red Pencil 2025? — Northwest Editors Guild

The Northwest Editors Guild's 9th biennial Red Pencil Conference will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025! This year's theme is Framing Our Future: Perspectives on a Changing Industry. The 2025 R...

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Julia Thompson Editing @jhtedits.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Phew! What a whirlwind four days of virtual conferencing with the Women in Publishing Summit. We ended in the most uplifting way: discussing hope and the power of WORDS. Hoping to keep up with everyone I met. (WIP needs to get on Bluesky! @dusablonediting.bsky.social pass it on!)

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Interested in presenting at the friendliest #AmEditing conference around? We're now accepting session proposals for the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference on 11/8 in Seattle and online. Applications are due by 4/7. Find full details in our latest blog post at www.edsguild.org/blog/call-fo....

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I see kindergarten incorrectly capitalized all the time... Do people think it's cap because we say pre-K and K-12? Or because it's a German word? Or just another casualty of general overcapitalization?

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 14/02/2025

REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

There's nothing sweeter than a little Valentine's Day #etymology! Valentine's Day itself is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who was thought to have performed marriages for soldiers who were forbidden to marry. All 8 words are on my Instagram. #wordnerd #valentinesday #languagehistory

Ring finger: In the 17th century, it was thought wearing a ring on this finger would cure illness, because it was connected to the heart. It was also called the leech finger because, well, this isn't romantic anymore, is it?

Billet-Doux: This word is used to refer to a short love letter and originates from French: billet meaning note and doux meaning sweet.

Chocolate: Originates from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word chocola-tl. The roots may be linked to xocalia, to make bitter, plus a-tl, water.

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

If we’re renaming bodies of water based on petty grievances, I propose that this be renamed the Kendrick Lamar passage.

Google maps screenshot of the Drake passage between South America and Antarctica

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Alexandra Is Editing @dusablonediting.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I just spotted a comma accidentally set in italics in a .pdf. That means I get to hang up my editing hat for the day, right? #amediting

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