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I'm going to have to coin a new abbreviation, AMPS, borrowing from All My Puny Sorrows, the novel by Miriam Toews. Because I was having a conversation with my colleague about editing issues in a specific context. But they pale in comparison with all *everything going on* - but they matter.

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

And you have the living, breathing wonder pup too!

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The things we editors ponder! For ex. "Thick, yellow-green (pus-like) fluid oozing from...." Yep, it's clear.

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

I did the same thing while reading AI translations in something I was to edit in English. The AI & LLM way of translating the same term or concept 3 or 4 different ways in the same paragraph made my head spin.

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Oh, I think we have all done the grumbly entry. You can almost hear the sigh.

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

What up? In the midst of a tough week, here are some glimmers: - a very full library (1 of 100 branches in the Toronto system) - The Elements of Indigenous Style, 2nd edition, now in my hands, from my local bookstore - news of Belmont House building for more long-term care beds

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

It was intentional, and when I find the passage again, I will take a photocopy and frame it. (I was reading the Slough Horses series from the library so don't have the novel on hand.)

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

There is passage in a novel by Mick Herron in which the main character explains "mansplaining" to his assistant slowly so she will get it. It is so spot-on for the character and hilariously awful that I still laugh thinking of it. I wish I'd flagged the page when I first read it.

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Hi Christy, I know what you mean; the tech is changing fast; I'm checking with people I know using readers. I have not yet found specific guidances in the Euro standard for ICT (EN 301 549:2021, IDT) and the 2024 Canadian ICT standard that adopted EN 301 549; both refer to WCAG.

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Great tip, Christy. The same concern is true for vertical lists. Some* screen readers don't pause at the end of each item in a bullet list. (I'm going to check on the current status because tech changes so fast.)

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I'm back again and looking forward to contributing to good things on BlueSky. See you! Here's a list to get myself rolling: - open on desk: Chicago Manual of Style, Canadian Oxford Dictionary, The Conscious Style Guide, notebook with dog sticker, Richter's catalogue - recently read: The Briar Club

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 05/09/2023

Thanks very much! It's good to get started in a new place beyond the bird. :)

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 29/08/2023

Interested in AI and ChatGPT? I highly recommend the article "CheatGPT" (in Toronto Life magazine, Sept. 2023) by Simon Lewsen! #editing #writing #education #students

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@lauraedlund.bsky.social @lauraedlund.bsky.social · 29/08/2023

Hi everyone. Thanks to Jess Shulman at @jessshulman.bsky.social for the invitation and I'm looking forward to exploring this space.

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