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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Are you an editorial professional with at least 8 years' experience? Then here's the conference for you, the first International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals, in Toronto, Nov 10–11, 2026. sites.google.com/view/icaep/h... #AmEditing, #EditorialPros #ICAEP2026

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What a team! So proud to be a member of the team who have organized the first International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals. In Toronto, November 10 and 11, 2026. Speakers and attendees from across the globe. Only a few seats left so hurry to register sites.google.com/view/icaep/h...

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here's a wee taster about one of the fabulous sessions at the International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals in Toronto, November 10 & 11. A program packed with great speakers & discussion hosts – & a wonderful cohort of international attendees. A few spaces are left. #ICAEP2026

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

If you are an experienced editor thinking about your CPD, looking courses & conferences that are at your level, here's the one for you: International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals (ICAEP) sites.google.com/view/icaep/h... Toronto, November 10 & 11, 2026.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Five editorial professionals, colleagues and friends decided to remedy the dearth of CPD for advanced editorial professionals. Experienced #editors, the International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals is for you! To be held in Toronto, November 10 and 11, 2026. The first annual.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

My @editingglobally.bsky.social colleagues @aalaptrivedi.bsky.social, @ebrenner.bsky.social & I certainly enjoyed sharing our experiences & answering the great audience questions. We're happy to help you with your editorial needs wherever you are. #GlobalBusiness #AmEditing #InternationalEditors

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Exciting news from Editing Globally, an international editorial collective.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

You are not alone! The story of many editorial professionals.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

It was 81 years, of course. The post was copied from one posted elsewhere 9 years ago.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

June 6: 72 years ago today thousands of men (& a few women) crossed the English Channel to Normandy. Many didn't come home. We owe them for our democracy and our freedom. Please read this article by Charlie Angus/The Resistance and listen to the song, and watch the accompanying video, at the end.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Volunteer some time, even an hour is a big help. You can door knock, you can do phone-banking, you can help get out the vote on Monday, and you can be a scrutineer. Please take real, concrete, helpful action if you possibly can in the next few days. Canada and everyone in it depends on it.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

If you can & have the time (I recognize that not everyone does), the most important & productive thing you can do in the next 4 days (inc voting if you haven't already) is to actually help your local Liberal candidate.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Canadian friends: While posting on the socials is easy & no bad thing, it is, in the main, speaking to your own bubble who likely hold the same views as you when it comes to the need to vote so that Mark Carney remains prime minister.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

There's only one Mr Macro! Our Mr Macro.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

It was Paul Beverley, aka Macro Man, who created them – and over 1,000 others. He's a rock star, that's for sure. And so incredibly kind and generous. #amediting #macros #academicediting

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Here are some excellent Black/POC editors: Alicia Chantal: freshlookediting.ca/about/ Aalap Trivedi: draftedservices.jimdofree.com Ayesha Chari: ayeshachari.com Bhaskar Raman: www.ciep.uk/directory/bh... All of them are excellent and well-respected editors with international clients.

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Alicia Chantal Copyeditor Fresh Look Editing | Edmonton

Alicia Chantal, editor at Fresh Look Editing, believes in the power of words. Choosing the right ones can make all the difference.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Why Canadians boycotting US goods is a good thing.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Oh Canada! A strong and proud country. A kind and welcoming country. I am proud to be a Canadian. 🇨🇦

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Getting to read and work with interesting stuff every day. I learn new things every day and get to collaborate with lovely authors. Academic editing and international development for the win! And I get paid for it! #amediting #academicchatter #freelanceediting

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

And what about professional training? Potential clients are often keen to know.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Distractions when #amediting: Delivery guy comes up driveway carrying large box of dog food. Editorial assistant goes wild barking, delivery guy leaves box at door & walks off, ed ass't reduces level of barking, delivery guy comes back, rings doorbell, pandemonium! Did he think I hadn't noticed?

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

There're many excellent editors who could help you. If you want a well-trained, experienced editor with excellent references & who has been thoroughly vetted then have a look in the Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading directory: www.ciep.uk/directory Editors located worldwide. #amediting

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Search for experienced and qualified editors and proofreaders in our free-to-use Directory of Editorial Services.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

With it being minus 27 with the windchill in Toronto, today's an excellent day to stay inside with the dog (aka the editorial assistants) and get on with editing and related tasks. #amediting #freelancelife #freelanceediting #academic #law #socialsciences

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

For folks who are interested in worldbuilding, this webinar by the talented (and lovely) Andy Hodges @thenarrativecraft.bsky.social is for you. Sign up!

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Modern Language Association. There's an MLA style guide, which is often used for papers in the liberal arts and humanities. (Yup, keeping track of all the acronyms can be mind-bending. 😄)

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This was a fabulous course! Carolyn is such an engaging and knowledgeable teacher.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Could I be added to this list, please?

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Cann anyone help my friend @ayeshachari.bsky.social here? She's looking for an app to doodle on.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 09/05/2024

Such an interesting discussion at the #CIEP Cloud Club West 'local' group today. All about changing expectations of – and for – copyeditors. How the editorial profession is developing, both good and bad. And editorial vs publishing training. #AmEditing #Editing #CPD

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

#AmEditing #ProfessionalEditing #FictionEditing Amy Schneider's fab book on copyediting fiction is a must read.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

The Toronto/Canada CIEP local group was thrilled & honoured to have the wonderful & engaging Amy Schneider join us yesterday in our regular Zoom meeting to talk about her book about copyediting fiction. If you've not yet got it, race out and get it now! press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...

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The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction

A book-world veteran offers the first copyediting guide focused exclusively on fiction. Although The Chicago Manual of Style is widely used by writers and editors of all stripes, it is primarily con...

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

So touching to go outside and find "I love you" written in pink chalk in the (shared) courtyard/driveway, with a big, long pink arrow going all the way to your front door. The little kids next door are the best! #neighbourhood

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

Though I am certain I wasn't missed, I'm glad to be back after a couple of months not active in these here parts. I'd almost forgotten what a pleasant place it is.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

Worked late yesterday after having walked home from the garage where I'd left my car for a service and tire change. Same thing in reverse this afternoon or tomorrow afternoon.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

Louise Harnby's books and courses about setting up an editorial business is excellent. In addition to the books and courses, she has a ton of free resources on her website: www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/books-and-gu...

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

Even though I've been saying it for at least six years, it's well worth repeating: I love TextExpander. I saves me so much, and saves me my sanity. And I love the weekly reports telling me how much time I saved in the previous week. #AmEditing #EditorsOfWords #Editors #FreelanceEditors

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

A great way to socialize with other safety-conscious people, get out of the house, have some fun, and make new friends. A well-ventilated (and heated) patio would work. Who's interested?

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

In the other place Christina Auriana posted about a group of great people in NYC meeting up in a way that protected them all. See here: twitter.com/ChristinaAur... We need a Sober Edition crew in central/downtown Toronto.

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

For the Canadians among us (whether at home or abroad), here’s a survey of Canadian English from McGill. Well worth doing. Quite interesting doing it too. www.mcgill.ca/canadianengl...

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

If anyone here has friends or colleagues who would like to join us here, get away from the other place perhaps, let me know and I'll send you a code to give them. (But they need to be kind folks!)

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 24/10/2023

What a lovely dog! Very handsome boxer. But ... not quite as cute as my little girl boxer. Boxers are the very best!

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Janet MacMillan @janetwordsmith.bsky.social · 22/10/2023

Welcome, @franboyle.bsky.social! It is very nice here, and getting used to it doesn't take too terribly long, or at least getting to grips with the basics doesn't.

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