#NoKings #NoKingsMinneapolis #NoKingsTwinCities

it's me, I'm tattooing people. in case you were wondering what I've been up to.

Comics very often don't get a dedicated copyedit, and sometimes there's a good reason for that. But fixing spelling, formatting, and continuity issues before the text is lettered makes things SO much easier for everyone—and your letterer and proofreader will thank you.

On campus at MCAD today to talk to comic students about why creators should care about editorial style. Thanks to @opauloart.bsky.social for inviting me!

Comics very often don't get a dedicated copyedit, and sometimes there's a good reason for that. But fixing spelling, formatting, and continuity issues before the text is lettered makes things SO much easier for everyone—and your letterer and proofreader will thank you.

I'll be holding down the @twincitiesgeek.com table all day Sunday! Stop by and pick up some freebies. #MNCBA #FallCon

Don't miss the last Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour of 2025! PEN and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable invite you to this free casual networking event for anyone with a job or an interest in the Twin Cities publishing scene.

The 2025–2026 @pensite.org season kicks off tonight, and for the first time in a long time, I won’t be running the meeting! After 7(!) years on the PEN board, my retirement officially goes into effect this week. I’ve had the pleasure of working with so many lovely people over all that time.

Don’t worry, once we’ve helped them come for immigrants and trans people, they’re sure to be appeased and dedicated to solidarity in our great big tent and not come after anyone else, as history teaches

Someone just drove past my apartment playing "Sixteen Tons" at top volume. Happy Labor Day.

It's Letterer Appreciation Day! Today only, get 15% off my book on comics style with the code LETTERER. Good lettering is seriously underrated. And in comics and graphic novels, the letterer is one of the people whose work most affects—and is most affected by—the work of the proofreader.

Happy #Letterer Appreciation Day! If you want to check out fantastic letterers here on bluesky, here's a starter pack! Also, if you are a letterer who wishes to be included in this pack, or an aspiring letterer who would like a portfolio review, please message me any time. go.bsky.app/D5PbjPZ

It's Letterer Appreciation Day! Today only, get 15% off my book on comics style with the code LETTERER. Good lettering is seriously underrated. And in comics and graphic novels, the letterer is one of the people whose work most affects—and is most affected by—the work of the proofreader.

This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.

madeleined

These movies love ignoring their own messages. Like in Jurassic World when Bryce Dallas Howard says "corporate" thinks they need to "up the wow factor" with genetic modification, and Chris Pratt goes, "They’re dinosaurs. Wow enough." I really hoped they were being self-aware there, but no.

Most of my SDCC photos are crappy snapshots taken on the move, but I'm glad this one came out halfway decent. The cosplayer (AZ Tony Stark) happened to walk by me on a lunch break and you couldn't NOT notice that suit.

Yall I got to look at this book during SDCC and it's great. The very first page I opened covered 2 different questions I'd literally always had about editing. Be sure to check it out.

Someone is selling a Tutant Meenage Neetle Teetles cross-stitch in the @twincitiesgeek.com Facebook group and let me tell you, that stupid meme has not stopped being funny after two years of working professionally on Ninja Turtles content.

Knock on wood, but I think I made it through SDCC and a six-hour flight diversion without getting covid. Shoutout to N95s.

My convenient @bookshop.org list of Eisner-winning books about comics is now updated with this year's additions! #SDCC #SDCC2025 #EisnerAwards

Comic creators! Did you know @cartoonist.coop members get a discount on The Proofreader’s Guide to Comic Book Style? Visit the co-op intranet under Education in the Benefits section to access your code for 10% off your order on comicbookstyle.com.

Comic creators! Did you know @cartoonist.coop members get a discount on The Proofreader’s Guide to Comic Book Style? Visit the co-op intranet under Education in the Benefits section to access your code for 10% off your order on comicbookstyle.com.

From a disposable camera on my first trip to Paris when I was 18.

"Truth in Comics Storytelling' was a great way to end the weekend. Thoughtful conversation and A+ panelist chemistry. Feat. @caitlincass.bsky.social, @brianabreaks.bsky.social, @thiendog.bsky.social, and @janiceshapiro.bsky.social with mod @explodingarrow.bsky.social #SDCC #SDCC2025

About to squeeze in one last panel before I fly out! I can't believe it's over already, but I hope to be back soon. #SDCC #SDCC2025

When I found out one of my new proofreading assignments would be a Street Sharks series, the only possible response was…JAWSOME.

Getting into the Japanese media translation industry, especially for manga, is a lot harder nowadays, but here are some resources for translators, letterers, and editors

I haven't even gotten to baggage claim yet and I've already seen a Star Wars cosplay group and an entire brass band playing fandom music. Welcome to San Diego. #SDCC2025

I'll be at Comic-Con this year! I don't have a booth, but I'm looking forward to connecting with people I know, meeting new people, and seeing some great panels. I'll try not to be too obnoxious about plugging The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style. #SDCC #SDCC2025 comicbookstyle.com

Off Panel is amazing. Over 500 episodes of some of the biggest names in comics talking about their processes and careers with a thoughtful, well-informed host. If you're a creator, an editor, or a superfan, check it out. I've been listening for a while, but I just became a Patreon supporter.

Missed this post during the con—there we are! I'm still delighted so many people came to nerd out about style guides with us. Also go follow @joeyverse.bsky.social #CVG2025

I'll be at Comic-Con this year! I don't have a booth, but I'm looking forward to connecting with people I know, meeting new people, and seeing some great panels. I'll try not to be too obnoxious about plugging The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style. #SDCC #SDCC2025 comicbookstyle.com

Reminder: Join us July 15 at @creamandamber.bsky.social for our summer social hour with the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable! These events are free for all, whether you work in publishing or are just interested.

Realities of Self Publishing (Panel) #cvg2025 AKN

Duolingo's newest pressure tactic #CVG2025

At 2 p.m. in Greenway FGH, TCG senior editor @madeleinevasaly.com is speaking on “Realities of Self-Publishing,” moderated by GOH Prof Brown. #CVG2025 sched.co/22L7q

Catch me on two more panels this CONvergence weekend! Fri @ 8:30 p.m. Comics as a Medium (with guest of honor Jules Porter) sched.co/22CuY Sat @ 2:00 p.m. Realities of Self-Publishing (with guest of honor Prof Brown @wertle.bsky.social) sched.co/22L7q #CVG2025

Duolingo's newest pressure tactic #CVG2025

At 8:30 p.m. in Great Lakes A3, TCG senior editor @madeleinevasaly.com, GOH Jules Porter, and fellow panelists are talking about “Comics as a Medium.” #CVG2025 sched.co/22CuY

Catch me on two more panels this CONvergence weekend! Fri @ 8:30 p.m. Comics as a Medium (with guest of honor Jules Porter) sched.co/22CuY Sat @ 2:00 p.m. Realities of Self-Publishing (with guest of honor Prof Brown @wertle.bsky.social) sched.co/22L7q #CVG2025

Thanks to everyone who came and listened to us! It was awesome to have such a full room for such a niche topic. #CVG2025

Starting soon! #CVG2025

At 5 p.m. in the Lake Minnetonka room, TCG senior editor @madeleinevasaly.com and author @joeyverse.bsky.social are presenting “The Magic of Style Guides for Writers and Editors.” #CVG2025 sched.co/22GDf

See you twice (maybe more) at @convergencecon.bsky.social this weekend. Looking forward to talking style guide shop with @madeleinevasaly.com and discussing what makes a great (or not so great) opening for a novel. Check out the panel and full CVG schedule at convergence2025.sched.com/event/22GDf

Day 2 of #TwinCitiesPride! We're hanging out with our friends Geek Partnership Society and #Gaylaxicon, so swing by booths #525 and #526 in the Orange area to say hello to our senior editor! #TCpride #Minneapolis #TwinCitiesGeeks 🌈 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧️

for science pls reskeet if you have ever accidentally cosplayed Kim Possible

Happy #Pride, geeks! We're hanging out at #TwinCitiesPride all weekend with our friends at Geek Partnership Society and Gaylaxicon, so swing by booths #525 and #526 in the Orange area to say hello! #TCpride #Minneapolis #TwinCitiesGeeks 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️