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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Have to run and get ready for that meeting (for some reason the coffee doesn’t remember it’s in the microwave and magically get to my office), but so glad it was bumped back so I could stop by! Stay weird, #FreelanceFriends!

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Hi #FreelanceFriends, I’m comically late, apologies! Trying my best to catch up.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Submitted for your amusement: I always joke that my brain turns off when I’m not working. I just figured out what MDW means in all of the emails I’m receiving.

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Peanuts Charlie Brown Says Good Grief

Alt: Cartoon of Charlie Brown sighing and saying “good grief.”

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

When life gets overwhelming, the first thing I do is shut off social media. The second? Visit places like this for fresh air and exercise. Helps immensely.

Picture of a hiking path in a lush, green forest, backlit by blue sky.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

It’s so flattering when a friend calls for a grammar opinion, and you offer the answer. And then multiple sources that back up your answer, because…editor 😂. #AmEditing

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Have to miss today, but will check in later. Hope everyone is well! #FreelanceFriends

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

When you don’t feel well, you get the mail, and the local funeral home has once again invited you to pizza and plan! your! death! It’s the exclamation points that get me, but Ben Franklin is a close second.

Photograph of an invitation to a funeral and estate planning sales pitch at a local pizza parlor. Includes offer of dinner, exclamation points, a quote by Benjamin Franklin, and an attempt at FOMO.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Sorry I missed #FreelanceFriends today! Busy catching up on all the things post blizzard.

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Don Dingee @dondingee.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Parting thought: part of running your business is choosing clients and choosing projects. One of the most powerful tools you have is to walk if your boundaries are getting trampled. Thick skin is a plus, trying to find a solution helps, but ultimately, you must control your world. #FreelanceFriends

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Angela Tague @angelatague.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Hello #FreelanceFriends! Join us at 11am CST TODAY on Bluesky as we chat about AI finding its way into many businesses and creative pursuits. Have you been approached about revising or polishing AI-drafted text, music, imagery, code, etc.? All types of freelancers are welcome to attend!

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a cat is sitting in front of a laptop with the caption when the group chat is lit .

ALT: a cat is sitting in front of a laptop with the caption when the group chat is lit .

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Important update: Multiple packs of highlighters AND the after-Valentine’s Day 50% off chocolate sale, and all is well again. #FreelanceFriends

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Sometimes the right community can lift you out of a spectacularly crappy day. Thank you all ❤️. And @devonellington.bsky.social assuming this was her reposting you? Had a hard time seeing the Qs today but thank you for hosting! Appreciate all of you. Off to make some cocoa… #FreelanceFriends

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

When you can’t go out and play because you’re working (and also not a penguin), but your friends still stop by to say hi. #AmEditing

Picture of three deer standing in the snow surrounded by a cream-colored fence.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Hi #FreelanceFriends! Your friendly resident editor chiming in from the single digits in NJ. Hope everyone is warm!

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

The real Snowmageddon supplies! Thanks, @winteron.bsky.social and family!

Picture of packages of Girl Scout cookies on a countertop.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Not making French toast jokes (SNOW?! Eggs! Milk! Bread!) while I write correspondence today. The struggle is real.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Hi, #FreelanceFriends! Have to miss out today. Pleased to report I’m on a deadline. Today’s topic is of particular interest, so I’ll catch up later. Stay warm and dry! 🥶

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Cookie mail is second only to book mail in this house.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

A day that involves multiple dictionaries and multiple style guides is a very good day indeed. #AmEditing

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Carolina VonKampen 📚 Freelance Editor @carolinavonkampen.com · 15/01/2026

I offer a range of #poetry #editing services—including poetry editing, book design, and self-publishing assistance—for #poets who are #selfpublishing or #querying their poetry manuscripts. I love helping poets share their poetry with the world. carolinavonkampen.com/poetry-editi... #poetryediting

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Professional Poetry Editing and Design for Poetry Manuscripts

My poetry editing services help poets to refine, design, and self-publish or query their poetry manuscripts. Learn more here.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Love this idea! Here’s my top bookmark. Would love to see more. #BookSky #FreelanceFriends

Bookmark with Grover from Sesame Street exclaiming, “You turned the page!”

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

SEO Analyzer: You need to be wordier. Sir, do you know what I do for a living? 👀 #Editor

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Sending everyone wishes for a productive 2026! Definitely not procrastinating on admin tasks, how dare you accuse me of that? Too many days without screens was perhaps a little too wonderful…

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

A1: Reconcile banking statements with receipts for taxes. “State of” emails to any open/pending clients. Draft New Year’s outreach/good wishes letters. #FreelanceFriends

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Sandy Hubbard @sandyhubbard.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Did you know you can hire me to review your marketing plan, collaborate with you on writing your annual Owner's Master Plan, help your salespeople get more out of the LinkedIn algorithm, and do other short-term projects designed to help your business grow? Let's connect!

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I’m sorry I’m going to miss my #FreelanceFriends today! Planning to catch up later. Hope everyone is doing well 💛.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Been occupied and offline a bit recently, but needed to share this beauty. #Baking

Picture of the inside swirls of a slice of cinnamon bread.

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Kat Betts | Element Editing Services @elementeds.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Do you need an editor asap? I've had a project moved at the last minute and so I have one slot available! Contact me via email so we can see what you and your book need. (I specialise in Fantasy and Science Fiction, but also work on all Speculative Fiction subgenres. 13 years' industry experience.)

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Forgot to add #FreelanceFriends. Also, if you have resumes saved from past applications, they may be included.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Quick FYI: As of Nov. 3, LI will be officially using profiles, posts, comments, etc. to train their generative AI. Apparently also sharing data with Microsoft and affiliated companies. You can opt out in your settings, and supposedly your DMs will not be used. #TheMoreYouKnow

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Being a grown-up lacks a proper reward system. My morning: Got a flu shot. Our library system is running a sock drive. Managed to donate socks AND not buy books at the book sale (first time for everything)! No one clapped. Didn’t even get a sticker.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

I got to spend last week getting lost in nature. The return to screens is making me extra grumpy this morning. To coffee! #AmEditing

Picture of the forest: tall trees with gold and green leaves, blue sky with sunshine peeking through the tops of the trees, and rocks and branches on the ground.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Lovely seeing all of you! Until next time, Good Trouble, signing off (going to try and make this a thing 😜). #FreelanceFriends

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q1 (and only!): And 2-learning that I should incorporate the administrative side of things into my billing/pricing structure. That changed everything. #FreelanceFriends (2/2)

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Q1 (and only!): The two biggest for me were 1-learning to say no (I do my best work when I can tunnel into something and give it my everything, not when I’m juggling multiple deadlines and afraid to not accept everything that comes my way). #FreelanceFriends (1/2)

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Strong match: my foot and their behind. So very grateful to be working. I haven't used the site that emailed this to me in many, many years. Definitely not an active profile. Be kind to those seeking work; this is what they’re seeing. #Editor #FreelanceFriends

Screenshot of a direct email from a job platform looking for medical copy editors. Starting pay is “From $10 an hour.”

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Anyone have experience selling books to Thriftbooks? #booksky

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

As requested, #FreelanceFriends These are insanely good. And named by people who wouldn’t stop eating them 😊.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Always nice to talk to all of you. Have a wonderful weekend! #FreelanceFriends

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I’m late, but I’m here! Consulting editor reporting in from Central NJ. In the midst of several projects and struggling to engage the part of my brain that posts on social media. Pleased to report I have grown tomatoes for the first time in my life! #FreelanceFriends

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Why do people yell while hiking? You wouldn’t open the door to someone’s house and scream in. Why do it when out in such beautiful scenery (that is decidedly not your living room)? Anyway…morning view from a favorite hiking spot.

Picture of bright blue sky and beautiful green trees.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

#FreelanceFriends, missing tomorrow, so I present my delicious/ugly baking accident: Cinnamon Blob Bread. When your dough is too elastic, you can’t do repeated wait and rises, and you have to get back to work. Throw your cinnamon roll log into a greased 9x13 (ends cut to fit), and bake!

Picture of an enormous semi-sliced loaf of cinnamon roll bread with the ends cut off and baked along with it.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Still sort of here (?). Having all sorts of app problems. May have to just accept it and try to catch up later. #FreelanceFriends

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I have to run (need to look proper for an upcoming Zoom 😇), but wishing all of you a happy, peaceful August filled with rewarding work, or rest, or vacations…you get the idea. Talk soon! #FreelanceFriends

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Matt Stebbins @stebbinsmatt.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Also, I have space for a few more author coaching clients, should that be helpful to anyone. DMs are open if you have questions.

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Alison Ward @theeditingward.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I am the proud owner of a running shirt that shows what the inside of my brain looks like! Worth sharing.

HOKA sleeveless running shirt with each letter of HOKA as an individual cartoon runner in a pastel color.

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