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Jenn Rossiter

@jbrediting.bsky.social
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Freelance editor and grant writer supporting academics and non-profits 🇨🇦 🐈‍⬛ ☕️ jennrossiter[dot]com (she/her)

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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The number of work-related books in my TBR 📚 pile is growing too fast! I'm going to have to set aside dedicated reading time over the summer to get through them. Outside. Under a tree. Hmm, nevermind.. maybe this isn't so bad after all... 😆
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Captain Pike: I Like This Plan
Alt: Captain Pike from Start Trek: I Like This Plan. It's a good plan.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
"There was no one way to edit; good editors did what the writer or the text demanded." 💯 — no notes. Quote from the brilliant book Toni at Random by Dana A. Williams, about Toni Morrison's time as a senior editor at Random House. Great account of the author–editor relationship 🤝
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇨🇦 The W/Cup starts today and I'm very excited to be working from home—no hidden screens, no suppressed reactions, no interruptions! Despite F*F* being corrupt++, the game itself is still worth enjoying. We can hold both truths at once. Now, if you'll excuse me I have an opening game to prep for ⚽
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
📚 The Academic Editing group's next Book Club event is June 10! We'll discuss They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing. This conversation will be hosted by @yourphdcompass.bsky.social. To register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... See you next week!
Book cover and text. Reads: Academic editing book club. Wednesday, June 10 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
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EA Crawley @eacrawley.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
We're so looking forward to hosting another WHW event! This time, we're honing in on writing process and will be discussing (among other things) how to create self-accommodations for neurodivergence and chronic pain/illness. Come and learn in loving community.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Happy two-year freelance-versary to me! For someone who said "I'll give it six months and see how things go," I'm very grateful to still be in this position. Is it stressful? Yes. Is it fulfilling? VERY yes. 💫 May your -versaries feel successful too 💫
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Holy heck! I don't merge Word files that often, but boy-howdy did discovering Insert > Object > Text from file make my day. Sharing for others who may also find delight (and relief) in the discovery. #amediting #AcademicWriting
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Hiya! 👋 I'm booking #editing and #grantwriting gigs for the summer/fall months. Does it feel early for this? Sort of. Does time pass quicker over the summer months? I'm pretty sure science would confirm yes. Contact me if you want to chat about fit and scope! www.jennrossiter.com
Background: grey with purple and grey dots. Text: Now booking. Editing: June and July. Grant writing: Aug, Sep, Oct. Website URL at the bottom.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Excel is my best friend; coffee is my fuel. Why, you ask? Because I'm currently working with nine similar but distinct non-profits on #GrantFunding and it is a ~challenge~ keeping things organized. BUT the snow finally melted. So I can go outside again when my brain shortcircuits🪻
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
📣 DYK? Once a month, I publish a post on #grantwriting best practices—proposal structure, budgets, and more. Just practical guidance for researchers, academics, and non-profit staff. If that sounds useful, subscribe at jennrossiter.com/blog/. I'd love for you to join me 😁 #AcademicSky #Nonprofits
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Turns out accidentally spaying your bathroom sink with oven cleaner kind of works. Is it a life hack? Absolutely not. Did it clean the taps? More or less 🤫 #protip #edibuddies
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Iva Cheung @ivacheung.com · 02/04/2026
Holy shit—never seen the hardcover of *An Editorial Cartoon* discounted so deeply ($12.15 CAD, when the list price is $44)! If you shop on Amazon, this would be a good time to grab a copy: www.amazon.ca/Editorial-Ca...
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An Editorial Cartoon
An Editorial Cartoon: Cheung, Iva: 9781778289736: Books - Amazon.ca
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Who wants to chat #academicgrants? Join the Academic Editing group's Book Club discussion next week on The Grant Writing Guide. Come listen and learn (and bring your questions!) as @bettyslai.bsky.social chats with Letitia Henville. See you there! To register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Text on graphic background reads: Academic Editing Book Club. Tuesday, April 7. 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Just a simple #FreelanceLife appreciation post. Woke up to snow on the ground 😭 - but I don't have to go to an office and can ease into my day. First: a few extra minutes to enjoy my tea. #edibuddies
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I'm excited to attend the Mar 19 @acesediting.bsky.social webinar on developing an idea into a full-fledged presentation. I'm prepping for a new business phase that will include public speaking. It'll be uncomfortable, but valuable. No doubt I'll be taking lots of notes! #Introvert #Edibuddies
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
DYK? If you're new to editing and feeling overwhelmed with all the possibility, @editorscanada.bsky.social has a mentorship program! 🙌 If you're an EC member (student or otherwise), it may be the next step for your career. Check it out (log in, go to member services). ✨
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
I've been powering through the last nine weeks, with anywhere from one to three deadlines each week. I've finally had an opportunity to come up for air, look around, and let me tell you... whoever was living my life for the past two months has A LOT of explaining to do.🫣 #AmEditing
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
⚡Pew pew pew!⚡ I mean, new blog post! Some practical guidance for navigating the (dreaded) grant budget. jennrossiter.com/2026/02/25/u...
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Understanding Grant Budgets
Photo by maitree rimthong on Pexels.com Budgets. Just the word can strike fear in any grant applicant. But they don’t need to be scary! Whether you’re applying to government, corporate, or foundati…
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Whether writing a paper or a book, find out how to improve your academic writing at each stage of the process: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus… #AcademicWriting #AcademicChatter #ECRchat #PhDSky #Academia
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Take your academic writing skills to the next level
Whether writing a paper or a book, find out how to improve your academic writing at each stage of the process
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
📚 Upcoming book club alert! Next Tuesday, February 24, Alicia Chantal will chat with author Jamaal Pittman. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Read our post for Editors' Weekly on why you, as an academic editor, should read this book: blog.editors.ca/maintaining-...
Graphic reads: Academic Editing Book Club. Tuesday, Feb 24, 4:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm ET. The book cover is also featured.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I avoid political discussions on social media, but just need to say that I'm re-reading Orwell's 1984 and it is all sorts of 😬. To be fair, I'm balancing that out with A Mouth Full of Salt by Reem Gaafar (not uplifting, just not as doomsy). Hope you've got some balance in your current and TBR piles!
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Just a lil timeline cleanse from a recent #stetwalk
Photo of snow and bare trees bathed in a pink light with wispy clouds above.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Curious about working with a grant writer? My latest post is for you: a no-pressure overview of what to expect and how to decide if it’s a good fit. #GrantWriting #AcademicSky #NonprofitWork jennrossiter.com/2026/01/28/s...
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So You Think You Can Grant(s): Working With a Grant Writer
A slightly cheeky title for a very practical conversation. So long as it earns one knowing chuckle, I’ll be satisfied 😀 Many clients are new to working with a grant writer and bring diverse expecta…
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Politics & Gender @politicsgenderj.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
✨Call for Submissions✨ A team of scholars is soliciting abstracts on Abortion Storytelling in State Politics. The collection will be featured in a Critical Perspectives proposal for Politics & Gender. 🗓️Deadline: February 1, 2026. Read the call in the link below: buff.ly/gjBu5Ti
CFP reads "Abortion Storytelling in State Politics: Critical Perspectives Proposal"
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
AI can be a great starting point to shape a grant application. However, I recently edited an AI-generated proposal. Sure, the punctuation was spot on, but there were numerous issues to address in style. Use AI to help outline the work ahead—then write. #AcademicSky #GrantWriting #Research #AI
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SSHRC | CRSH @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca · 21/01/2026
#SSHRC is pleased to partner with @globalaffairs.canada.ca on the ninth edition of the International Policy Ideas Challenge (IPIC). www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/...
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
It’s Tri-Agency grant season! Reminder: your research ideas will go further when they’re clearly aligned with funder priorities. Show how these are woven into your research questions, methods, partnerships, and outcomes. (The same goes for EDI!) #AcademicSky #SSHRC #CIHR #GrantWriting
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Back to work this week! (Sure, I was working last week too, but we still had ~holiday vibes~ back then) 2026 is coming in hot: "colleagues they are working with" ➡️ "colleagues" #amediting #edibuddies
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Editing tip: Read through your piece and discard “just,” “very,” and “really.” Consider them optional decorations—like Elf on the Shelf—not traditional writing essentials. ✨Warm wishes for a restorative year-end and an optimistic start to 2026!✨
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
I'm back from a 🎄 pre-holiday holiday on the west coast. It rained a lot. A lot a lot. And this little menace "assisted" with tree decoration. Not foolin' me! #stetpet #edibuddies #catsofbluesky
A tabby cat peering over the edge of a box filled with tree branches
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
If your research doesn’t go beyond journals, consider writing for a new audience! Funders, community partners, and policy-makers may also benefit from your work, which could lead to meaningful collaborations in the future 🤝 #AcademicSky #ResearchImpact #AcademicWriting #KnowledgeMobilization
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
I've got a new blog post—freshly published just for you! 😎 jennrossiter.com/2025/11/26/g... #AcademicSky #Research #Funding #NonprofitWork #GrantWriting #GrantTips
New post: narrative and structure. Discover key considerations to create a proposal narrative that identifies a problem, proposes solutions, and highlights the expected outcomes.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Honestly, sometimes it feels like @acadiaediting.bsky.social is in my head. This is one of my favourite work-related podcasts, and this particular episode provided me with an "inspiration right when you need it" listen. (Bonus motivation during a #stetwalk, guaranteed!) pca.st/episode/9522...
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Why DIY-ing Your Academic Business is Killing Your Profits (and What to Invest in First)
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Psst! Hey — next Friday our Academic Editing book club will discuss how academic editors (and writers) can advocate for simple words to explain complicated ideas. Register here: lnkd.in/gqTmEApG. While you're at it, check out our blog post: lnkd.in/gWP5byZ6. See you there!
Graphic with text: Academic Editing Book Club. Friday, Nov 21. 10am PT / 1 pm ET. Includes a thumbnail of the book cover (Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe).
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
The BRN's Academic Practice Lab is back on Nov. 14! Join us for a session focused on NSERC, CIHR and SSHRC grants – designed to support your success in securing research funding 📚 buff.ly/wgwkFWg #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
EVENT | The BRN's Academic Practice Lab returns on Nov. 14. This session will focus on Canada's tri-agency research grants. It takes place online from 12 - 1 p.m.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Random reminder! Proofreading fixes text; editing strengthens ideas. Academics often ask for a proofread when they actually need an edit. Both have value, but purposes differ. The writing will benefit from an edit for clarity and coherence before it gets a proofread. #AcademicEditing #AcademicSky
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The grant budget isn't just numbers—it's a whole section of the narrative that needs intense editing and integration. Every line item has project implications. Fellow grant editors and writers, tell your teams to start the budget when they start the proposal draft! It impacts ev-er-y-thing.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
I finally have time to catch up on admin/business tasks, but my brain is refusing to engage. Is this burnout or do I maybe just need a li'l nap? Guess I'll have to do some very rigorous testing 😴
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
📣 Pro tip: Funders want to know ~why~ your project matters, not just what it will do. If you're unsure how to highlight this in your proposal, a professional grant writer or editor (👋) can help! #GrantWriting #NonProfit #AcademicSky #ResearchImpact
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Katelyn E. Knox @katelynknox.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Get a taste of our teaching styles and learn how to identify your audience more succinctly in this FREE course. workshops.dissertationtobook.com/l/pdp/audience #academicbookcentral #academicwriting #freeworkshop
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
🤨 I was approached today by a large health publishing company to copy edit a project (files included). Not such a bad thing - except my contract with them ended in 2023..
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I recently posted on my blog about the pros and cons of using AI in grant writing. It seems there are a lot of tools out there that claim to write an entire grant in just a couple of minutes. But are they winning grants? 🤔 jennrossiter.com/2025/09/22/g... #GrantWriting #AI #Research
Graphic with text: New post. Grant writing and AI. Find out how AI can be harnessed as a powerful tool, not a shortcut. The difference can make or break your proposal.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
I'm in that phase of work where all my immediate deadlines have been met and I'm just waiting for things to trickle back in from clients. It's nerve-racking and unavoidable. #AmEditing #AmWriting #AmWaiting
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Who: Erin Brenner. What: Academic Editing book club author Q&A. Where: online (register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...). When: THIS FRIDAY September 19, 10 am PT / 1 pm ET. Why: to discuss The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors! See you there 🤓 #AcademicSky #BookClub #Editing #Edibuddies
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Today has given me ~anxiety~ vibes, but I got a lovely testimonial from a new client and so I'm trying to hold onto that as I decompress. Cat snuggles also help.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Academics can't seem to resist mixing italics, bold, and underlines for emphasis. Add these to headings and you’ve got a formatting crisis. What a delight to find Paul Beverley's "HighlightBoldItalicEtc" #macro to help clean it all up ✨ #AcademicSky #GrantWriting #AmEditing
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
What are the most important parts of a grant application? I've shared the top five components in my new blog post. Learn how to craft a winning proposal and secure that funding! jennrossiter.com/blog/ #grants #grantwriting #nonprofit #academicsky #research #socialimpact
Text on graphic. Reads: new blog post alert. Core components of a grant proposal. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned pro, these five elements will help you build a stronger, more competitive application.
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Dear client: please acknowledge receipt of your edited ms or grant proposal! Even if you haven't reviewed it yet.. my tired lil brain needs a chance to relax. Ty. #amediting #academicwriting
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Why is setting up new tech so frustrating? I bought a new monitor and was somehow sweaty after *checks instructions* plugging in some cables 💪
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Jenn Rossiter @jbrediting.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
New blog post alert! 🔔
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5 Tips to Get Funded
I get it—you’re probably tired and stressed. You’ve tried to get funding, but the rejections feel discouraging. What to do? There are five important considerations for those who are applying for any type of grant. I’ve put them in some kind of chronological order. Let’s get into it. Tip 1: Match your proposed plan to funder priorities 🤝 You found a potential funding opportunity.
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