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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The LGBTQ+ Editors Association has been a place of support, community, mentorship, friendship, and solace in a time when our basic rights are under attack. Please consider donating to our Voices of Pride fundraiser: bit.ly/VoicesOfPrid... #VoicesofPride2025

Blue skies with a rainbow. Testimonial from Shannon Scott that says: Beyond the community, beyond the connections, the general message that ALL are welcome, that we prioritize safety and security of our members over everything as much as is in our power, shows me just how much stronger we are together than on our own.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Don’t forget! Today is the last member meeting before we pause for summer break. Meetings will resume in September. You can register via today’s email reminder. Stay tuned for upcoming special events and our Pride fundraiser. And check out upcoming group mentoring sessions on our website!

Today's LGBTQ+ Editors Association meeting reminder. Please join us to network and socialize! Our co-presidents will also provide a brief update. Date Friday, June 13th at 6 pm Eastern Time. Image of include pride flag in a heart shape with the text see you there.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

This #GivingTuesday, consider donating to the LGBTQ+ Editors Association so we can continue our efforts in building and maintaining a safe, accepting, and communal space for all editors across the queer spectrum! shorturl.at/Pip2w #QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #Editing

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Highlight the Holidays 2024

Check out Highlight the Holidays 2024 by the LGBTQ+ Editors Association!

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

Wondering how you can add coaching to your services? Micha Rahder will host our Mentorship Office Hours on September 30 from 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET. Mentorship program is for members only! Email info@LGBTQEditors.org to join. #QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications

Writing Coach and Editor Micha Rahder [woman with curly brown hair wearing black glasses and flower-designed blouse)
Event Day and Time: September 30th, 2024, 12:00–1:00 p.m. PT, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET
To join, you must be a member. To become a member, email infor@LGBTQEditors.org

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

Are you an #Author who is looking for an #LGBTQEditor, proofreader or authenticity/sensitivity reader? We're working on an external directory to make it easier for you! Follow us to receive the announcement for when it's completed! #QueerEditors #TransEditors #Publications #Writing #QueerAuthor

Are you seeking an LGBTQ+ Editor, Sensitivity Reader, or other editing service? Email us at info@LGBTQEditors.org to be the first to know about our upcoming directory.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

The LGBTQ+ Editors Association is looking for #volunteers to support the Social Media and Coordinator Teams, and Fundraising/Resources and Communication Committees! Want to step in? Email us at info@LGBTQEditors.org #QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications

The LGBTQ+ Editors Association is seeking volunteers!

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 06/08/2024

We asked the members of the LGBTQ+ Editors Association how the organization has supported them. See this full response on our LinkedIn page! #QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications

“The LGBTQ+ Editors Association has had more of an impact on me than I can put into words. As a newer freelancer, I was excited to join an organization specifically for queer editors, but I never imagined this community would become such a central part of my life.” Learn more about the LGBTQ Editors Association at http://LGBTQEditors.org.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 16/07/2024

Are you an experienced LGBTQ+ editor seeking to make a difference in your community? We are seeking dedicated volunteer Mentors. This is an amazing way to give back to the community and share your knowledge with new editors. Contact us at Info@LGBTQEditors.org. #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA

The LGBTQ+ Editors Association is seeking mentors to teach and support new editors in the community

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 09/07/2024

Are you an LGBTQ+ editor passionate about supporting your community? The volunteer-led LGBTQ+ Editors Association is seeking volunteers for our communications and social media teams! See open roles at LGBTQEditors.org/committees #LGBTQ #Editing #Editor #Editorial #LGBTQEditors

LGBTQ Editors Association is seeking volunteers to support the social media and communication teams.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 03/07/2024

Meet our communications committee! Holly Lackey is our newsletter manager, Elisha Fernandez is our chairperson and moderates our QTPOC forum, and Tiffany Grimes is our brand manager. Read more about them on the website: LGBTQEditors.org/committees #LGBTQEditors #Editor

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 27/06/2024

Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve raised $2,485! We’re not done yet! We have 3 days left. Every dollar counts in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the editing field. Keep the momentum going and donate today! PunctuatePride.FlipCause.com #PunctuationPride #Pride2024 #Editors #LGBTQ+

LGBTQEditors Punctuate Pride Fundraiser Goal Reached

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 25/06/2024

Many thanks to Kaitlyn Jakola for two years moderating our private QTPOC Editors forum! She’s stepping down this month after supporting the group since the very beginning. Read about Kaitlyn here: lgbtqeditors.org/blog/f/meet-... #LGBTQIA #Editing #Pride2024

[Kaitlyn Jakola holds a knitting project in the park on a bright sunny day. Pronouns: she/her. Job title: Editorial Director for Chicago Sun Times. Also included are the LGBTQ Editors Association contact information: LGBTQEditors.org and @LGBTQEditors.]

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 19/06/2024

You may have seen #StetPet from our friends and allies at the Northwest Editors Guild, but we couldn’t help put our spin on this for Punctuate Pride… Here are the #PunctuationPets of the LGBTQ+ Editors Association! Thank you everyone who shared their pets! #PunctuationPride #Pride2024

Meet the Punctuation Pets! Ripple the dog from Coven of Books, Orion the cat from M. Parker Editing, Steven the cat from Jessica Belmont, and Remi the dog from The Biased Bibliophile

Abby the dog from M. Parker Editing, Max the dog from Mack McKenna, Freyja the cat from Coven of Books, and Bobo Luna from Micha Rahder

Jack the dog from Mack McKenna, Pax the cat from Coven of Books, and Impa the dog from Dragon Editing Services

The LGBTQ+ Editors Association invites you to tag your pets with #PunctuationPets or #PunctuationPet

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

We have been so excited that we met our goal in under a week that we have decided to expand our goal to $3,500! Keep the momentum going and donate today! PunctuatePride.FlipCause.com #PunctuationPride #LGBTQIA #Editing #Pride2024

[LGBTQ Editor’s Punctuate Pride Fundraiser. “Stories–whether they are novels, patient education materials, advertising, or history books–are integral to a rich culture. Editors are often caretakers for these stories, and it is their work that can promote diversity and amplify underrepresented voices.”

Your support goes to annual operating expenses, hosting online events, basic infrastructure, expand privacy and accessibility, basic tools for volunteers. Thank you for your support and allyship!

You can donate at the QR code in this image or at PunctuatePride.FlipCause.com

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 14/06/2024

Join Shannon Scott today at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT for our monthly members-only meeting! The next meeting will be held in September, so come catch up with us before the summer break! Reminder: you can find the link to the meeting in the announcements channel on Slack. #Editing #Pride2024

Shannon Scott holds a mug that says “zero given” with an image of a fox in between the words. The event reminder text says Today’s Membership Social Event Reminder, with Shannon Scott (she/they), today, June 14th. Learn more about our organization at: LGBTQEditors.org

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 13/06/2024

Wow! We are so thankful to already be at 75% of our goal! Our allies are amazing! 🌈 Here is a fun game you can play if you're looking for a cheaper alternative to supporting the LGBTQ+ Editors Association. #Pride2024 #Editors #LGBTQ+

Punctuate Pride Bingo Steps.

Step 1) Share the following BINGO cards to your stories or social media feed during Pride Month.

Step 2) Your followers can select a prompt and donate the corresponding dollar amount to the LGBTQ+ Editors Association.

Step 3) You complete the prompt your follower selected after they donate.

Punctuate Pride Bingo Monetary Value Squares. Reading left to right.

Row 1: Square 1 $5, Square 2 $5, Square 3 $3, Square 4 $1.

Row 2: Square 1 $1, Square 2 $3, Square 3 $1, Square 2 $10. Row 3: Square 1 $3, Square 2 $1, Square 3 $4, Square 4 $5.

Row 4: Square 1 $1, Square 2 $5, Square 3 $10, Square 4 $3

Game text boxes are too long to put here. Please reach out to Vicki at CovenOfBooks.CT@gmail.com to receive game instructions. We would love to support you in playing this game!

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

This month, we're raising funds to support our organization. Every donation helps us continue providing resources, networking opportunities, & advocacy for inclusivity in the editing community. Donate today and make a difference! #PunctuationPride #LGBTQIA #Pride2024 #Community #Charity

Punctuate Pride Fundraiser: Donate to support the LGBTQ+ Editors Association

Punctuate Pride Fundraiser: Find the link in our bio or scan the QR code to donate.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 03/06/2024

Lara Zielinsky, who identifies as bisexual and a cis woman, is an editor who supports independent authors in (mostly) romance. Read about Lara here: lgbtqeditors.org/blog/f/meet-... #LGBTQIA #Editing #Pride2024

Meet an LGBTQ+ Editor: Lara Zielinsky. Her website is LZEdits.com. Here is a quote from the blog post: "Moving full time to editing has allowed me to move into circles that accept me for who I am and the skills I have."

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 31/05/2024

Please celebrate with us! We turned two. All donations are tax deductible. Any support will sustain us and help us grow. You can read more about us and donate here: www.flipcause.com/secure/cause... Stay tuned for our first official fundraising campaign for Pride month in June.

Image of a cupcake with a multi-colored wrapper and a red candle. Text says happy birthday to us! Header text says LGBTQ+ Editors Association and LGBTQEditors.org

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 28/05/2024

Tell us about your favorite AAPI author, editor, or book! This month is about honoring the rich cultural diversity and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Together, let’s promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity in our editorial community. #LGBTQ+ #Editors #AAPI

LGBTQ+ Editors Association is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 24/05/2024

ICYM our event with @karenyin.bsky.social, she compiled additional resources: consciousstyleguide.com/refstack/. Support her work by pre-ordering the book: karenyin.com/books/csg-bo... Thanks to our co-hosts @transjournalists.org and the Los Angeles chapter of @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social!

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 23/05/2024

Job Alert ❗ The New York Times is seeking ambitious journalists who want to build their editing career for New York Times’ Editing Residency. Join LGBTQ+ Editors Association for more job alerts. #QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications #JobListing #JobSeekers

The New York Times has an Editing Residency job listing. The deadline is May 30th at 5 PM ET. You can apply at boards.greenhouse.io/thenewyorktimes

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 22/05/2024

Gentle reminder about the Mentorship Meeting happening with @tanyagold.bsky.social today. All of the mentee spots are full for this session, but are you a new editor looking for support while building your career? Learn more about our mentorship program at: LGBTQEditors.org #LGBTQEditors #Editing

LGBTQ+ Editors Mentorship program reminder. Today at 3 PM ET, Tanya Gold will be discussing how to find and connect with your ideal client.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 07/05/2024

Join us this Thursday at 7 p.m. China Standard Time / 7 a.m. Eastern Time to socialize and network at the May member meeting! This month's meeting is held in a time zone that better suits our international members. Next month's member meeting is on June 14th at 6:30 p.m. EDT.

Image of a rainbow with text that says May 9, 2024 (Thursday) LGBTQ+ Editors Association monthly member meeting reminder. New meeting URL in the Announcements channel in the discussion forum. We meet at 7 p.m. China Standard Time / 7 a.m. Eastern Time.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 06/05/2024

A few tickets left for a fireside chat with @karenyin.bsky.social, author of “The Conscious Style Guide.” Hosted by the @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social in collaboration with the @transjournalists.org and the Los Angeles Chapter of @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social. Signup: www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-c...

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 03/05/2024

Meet Victoria Krouse (Vicki; she/they), our new social media coordinator! Read more about them on the website: lgbtqeditors.org/leadership

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Indigenous Editors Association @indigeditors.bsky.social · 23/04/2024

Calling all Indigenous editors, writers, and publishing professionals! Join us on Instagram, BlueSky, Twitter and LinkedIn to stay connected with the Indigenous Editors Association. Follow us for updates, resources, and community. #IndigenousEditors #Editing #Publishing

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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 30/04/2024

Register now to join a virtual discussion on May 10th, aimed at illuminating best practices for reporting and editing on transgender and LGBTQ+ issues. www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/coveri... Speakers include Katie Barnes (ESPN), Lex McMenamin (Teen Vogue), & Phoebe Petrovic (Wisconsin Watch).

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 20/04/2024

Please join us for a fireside chat on May 8th with Karen Yin, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Editors Association in collaboration with the Trans Journalists Association and NLGJA Los Angeles Chapter. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-c...

Image with a rainbow path. Title text says May 8, 2024 LGBTQ+ Editors Association Fireside Chat with Karen Yin. Body text says Join us for a guided discussion on the power of language and our responsibilities as communicators to wield that power with compassion and empowerment when writing about others.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 20/04/2024

**Registration ends Monday** Are you an LGBTQIA2S+ medical editor or writer? Join us to discuss gender identity and language in medical communications, research, and patient education materials on April 24! Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/gender-ide... #MedicalEditors #MedicalWriters #LGBTQEditors

Multi-colored image with the heading Editor’s Note: Gender Identity and Language in Medical Communications and Research at 7 pm Eastern Time. Body of image says: Join us to discuss gender identity and conscious, inclusive, bias-free language in medical communications, research, and patient education materials. A guided discussion hosted by the LGBTQ+ Editors Association is led by Toni Willis and Vee White. Toni is a medical editor at RTI Health Solutions and uses she/her pronouns. Vee is an independent medical editor and fact-checker and uses they/them pronouns. There are thumbnail images of both. Toni is Black, has long black hair, and is smiling slightly. Vee is white, has short brown hair, and is smiling too

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 12/04/2024

To close out our #WomensHistoryMonth gallery of heroes (yes, we're late!), we celebrate Audre Lorde and Stacey Henley. Read more from Emily Katzenberger, including about Roxane Gay and Jeanne Thornton, on the blog: lgbtqeditors.org/blog/f/celeb... #LGBTQEditors #QueerEditors #TransEditors

Image shows silhouettes of women with header text that says Women's History Month: Gallery of Heroes. Body text focuses on Audre Lorde and says: Philosopher, writer, professor of English, activist; poetry editor for Chrysalis, a feminist women’s culture magazine; co-founder of Kitchen Table: Women of Color Press, a publishing company created to amplify the voices of Black women; recipient of numerous literary awards, including two posthumously awarded Lambda Literary Awards, one for Undersong in 1993 and one for The Marvelous Arithmetics of Distance in 1994

Image shows silhouettes of women with header text that says Women's History Month: Gallery of Heroes. Body text focuses on Stacey Henley and says: Journalist, gamer, analyst, activist; editor in chief at TheGamer, a gaming website with news, reviews, and guides; writer for numerous publications; advocate for more representation in games; recipient of the 2020 Good Games Writing Award for her work criticizing Cyberpunk 2077 and its objectification of trans people; two-time nominee for the GameHers Award for Journalism

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 11/04/2024

Reminder! Our monthly member meeting is tomorrow at the usual time with host Shannon Scott. Note there is a *new* URL to access the meeting. You can get the link in the Announcements channel in the discussion forum. See you there! #LGBTQEditors

Image of a rainbow with text above that says Friday, April 12 Reminder LGBTQ+ Editors Association monthly member meeting. New meeting URL in the Announcements channel in the discussion forum. We meet at 6 pm Eastern Time with host Shannon Scott

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 11/04/2024

Are you an LGBTQIA2S+ medical editor or writer? Join us to discuss gender identity and conscious, inclusive, bias-free language in medical communications, research, and patient ed. Rescheduled for April 24! Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/gender-ide... #MedicalEditors #MedicalWriters #LGBTQEditors

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 31/03/2024

We uplift the lives and work of all trans individuals this #TransDayofVisibility and every day, both those who are visible and invisible. Let's celebrate Janet Mock and Jeanne Thornton, featured editors during our Black History and Women's History Months. #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors

Image titled Trans Visibility Matters with image of the trans pride flag and the LGBTQ+ pride flag. Text says: This is a difficult time to be visible, though it's more important than ever. We uplift the lives and work of all trans individuals, both those who are visible and invisible. As editors, we need space to connect, mentor/be mentored, and to find joy in one another. This is a space where you can be visible or be completely private, depending on your needs.
Learn more: LGBTQEditors.org

Image titled Black History Month: Gallery of Heroes. There are silhouettes of various Black people and the featured editor is Janet Mock. Text says former digital news editor for People; author of Redefining Realness; My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More; trans rights activist and television producer

Image titled Women's History Month: Gallery of Heroes. There are silhouettes of various women and the featured editor is Jeanne Thornton. Text says editor, artist, game developer, writer; co-publisher of Rocksalt magazine; co-founder Instar Books, focused on publishing trans literature and authors who approach storytelling by bending tradition; recipient of the 2018 Judith A. Markowitz Award for Emerging LGBTQ Writers, the 2022 Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Literature for her book Summer Fun, and the 2018 Barbara Gittings Literature Award as a contributor to Meanwhile, Elsewhere: Science Fiction and Fantasy from Transgender Writers

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 29/03/2024

In this month's #WomensHistoryMonth gallery of heroes, we celebrate Roxane Gay, an editor, writer, academic, and social commentator. She is a leading voice in queer, feminist, and Black activism. #LGBTQEditors #QueerEditors

Image titled Women's History Month: Gallery of Heroes. There are silhouettes of various women and the featured editor is Roxane Gay. Text says editor, writer, academic, social commentator; editor for Gay Magazine; author of numerous works, including Bad Feminist; recipient of a 2018 Guggenheim Fellowship (for general nonfiction) as well as a National Books Critics Circle Award and a Lambda Literary Award; signatory on the 2023 open letter to the New York Times calling out bias against transgender people in the news

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 29/03/2024

In this month's #WomensHistoryMonth gallery of heroes, we celebrate Jeanne Thornton, an editor, publisher, writer, artist, and game developer. #LGBTQEditors #TransEditors

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 27/03/2024

Connect with other LGBTQIA+ editors over lunch at the @acesediting.bsky.social conference next week. Board members from the LGBTQ+ Editors Association and the @transjournalists.org will be there. RSVP in the conference app. Hope to see you there! #LGBTQEditors #TransEditors #ACES2024

Image of a rainbow path with text above it that says April 5, 2024 (Friday). Lunch with other LGBTQIA+ editors at #ACES2024. Join the LGBTQ+ Editors Association in person at the ACES: The Society for Editing conference

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 21/03/2024

Join Lara Zielinsky for "Prepping fiction editing projects" at our next group mentoring session! Date: Tues, March 26, 2024 Time: 1:00–2:00 pm EDT Open to: all members Register here or learn more about other sessions: lgbtqeditors.org/mentorship Not a member? Email us to join. #LGBTQEditors

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 16/03/2024

Are you an LGBTQIA2S+ medical editor or writer? Join us to discuss gender identity and conscious, inclusive, bias-free language in medical communications, research, and patient education materials. www.eventbrite.com/e/gender-ide... #MedicalEditors #MedicalWriters #LGBTQEditors

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 15/03/2024

Meet Kandi Zeller! Kandi edits fiction and nonfiction manuscripts at the intersections of spirituality, creativity, and justice. She advises: You're needed. Be you." Read more on the blog: lgbtqeditors.org/blog/f/meet-... #LGBTQEditors #MeetAnLGBTQEditor

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 14/03/2024

Shannon Scott and Sam Keir share their experiences hosting our monthly social and networking meetings in 2023. Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming public events in the year ahead too! Read more on the blog: buff.ly/4aafKIg #LGBTQEditors

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

Tanya Gold will be teaching a four-week course on memoir editing at @EFAFreelancers starting March 13. Just one week left to register... and the EFA members receive a 20% discount! www.the-efa.org/product/the-...

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The Craft of Memoir - Editorial Freelancers Association

It's crucial for editors to understand the particular needs of memoir authors and their manuscripts so we can give them the best possible support.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 01/03/2024

Words hold great power to shape our perspectives on both the world at large and the microcosm of our immediate circles. We hope you’ve been following our gallery of Black LGBTQIA+ editor heroes! Read more: lgbtqeditors.org/blog/f/celeb... #BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQEditors

Image with text reading "Black History Month" with three raised fists, followed by text "Today and every day, we acknowledge and thank our Black LGBTQIA+ heroes whose work—especially in the United States—paved the way for organizations like ours to even begin go dream up existence."

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

Today we're completing our #BlackHistoryMonth gallery of heroes by honoring one more Black LGBTQIA+ editor! Today we honor Michael Slocum, Director of Publications and Editor for "Newsline"; comic editor and illustrator; and activist.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

Today we're continuing our #BlackHistoryMonth gallery of heroes by honoring another Black LGBTQIA+ editor! Today we honor Linda Villarosa, former executive editor of Essence Magazine, editorial consultant, author, and professor.

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 28/02/2024

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're honoring our Black LGBTQIA+ editor heroes! Today we honor Janet Mock, former digital news editor for People; author of "Redefining Realness"; "My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More"; trans rights activist and television producer.

Picture with red, black, green, and yellow silhouettes, with text "Black History Month: gallery of heroes," followed by text Janet Mock, former digital news editor for People; author of "Redefining Realness"; "My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More; trans rights activist and television producer."

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 27/02/2024

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're honoring our Black LGBTQIA+ editor heroes! Today we honor activist, editor, playwright, and author Lorraine Hansberry.

Picture with red, black, green, and yellow silhouettes, with text "Black History Month: gallery of heroes," followed by text "Black history month: Gallery of Heroes. Lorraine Hansberry. Editor for the newspaper "Freedom"; playwright and first African American woman screenwriter to have work performed on Broadway ("A Raisin in the Sun); youngest playwright to win the New York Drama Critics' Circle award; prolific writer including "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black: Lorraine Hansberry in her Own Words; anonymous contributor to The Ladder, a lesbian magazine, activist."

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social · 24/02/2024

This #BlackHistoryMonth📷, we're honoring our Black LGBTQIA+ editor heroes! Today we honor Christian Cooper, a biomedical editor, one of the first out gay editors at Marvel, author of "Better Living through Birding," and host at @natgeo. #editing #BlackEditors #BlackTwitter

Picture with red, black, green, and yellow silhouettes, with text "Black history month: gallery of heroes," followed by "Christian Cooper: a biomedical editor; one of the first out gay editors and writers at Marvel, where he created the first out lesbian Marvel character, Victoria Montesi; introduced Yoshi Mishima, the first gay male character added to Star Trek in "Starfleet Academy"; author of "Better living through birding: Notes from a Black man in the natural world"; host and consulting producer for "Extraordinary Birder," a television show produced by National Geographic."

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