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

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!

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

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 [email protected] to join. #QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications

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

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 [email protected] #QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications

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

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 [email protected]. #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA

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

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

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+

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

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

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

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

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+

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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...

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

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

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).

Join us May 8th for a 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 NLGJA Los Angeles Chapter of @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-c...

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...

**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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-...

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

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.

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.

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.

3 days left of the giveaway! “Karen Yin has crafted a generous, thoughtful toolkit for anyone seeking to communicate mindfully. A must-have reference for any bookshelf!”―Emily Ladau, disability rights activist and author of Demystifying Disability #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #ConsciousStyleGuide 📚

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

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