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A guide to grants and the new Canada Council Portal open-book.ca/Columnists/G...

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

I love this not only for the praise of editors, but also for the look at how the feedback is incorporated into the art! Very cool!

A silly thing about editing spicy scenes is that sometimes you just gotta ask "what happened to their underwear?" #AmEditing

On my desk these days: comics, fantasy, and promotional materials. And all of of these are for repeat clients or folks I've worked with before, which is pretty cool!

Was discussing efficiency and how helpful it is to master Microsoft Word search tools with a fellow editor recently, which reminded me I have a blog post on the topic shelfpotential.com/2025/04/11/h...

I had a great time at the Eastern Ontario Writers' Festival last weekend, and it's given me a lot of ideas for blog/social content. Hoping to have time to get that together to share soon! But first, I have some copy editing to do✒️

Anyone have questions about finishing and revising first drafts? I'm presenting on the subject next weekend and would love to address writer's questions

SEPTEMBER CARTOON: ivacheung.com/2025/09/witc...

While so many in the small press world are amazing and dedicated, it's still really important to do your research and understand the publishing process before signing a contract. These kinds of stories show why www.morgansloan-author.com/post/lessons...

Bonding with clients over shared Microsoft grievances

Just got an email saying my session is full! I'm so excited to connect with writers. If you missed out on registration, reach out to the festival to get put on the waitlist!

Come on out to the Eastern Ontario Writers Festival next month! I'll be discussing scrappy first drafts, revision, and working with an editor

I usually stick to copy editing, but occasionally a manuscript can benefit from a bit more feedback. And this author is so lovely to work with, I don't mind including some suggestions for flow, coherence, and style #AmEditing

I have a gap in my schedule that'd be perfect for a manuscript evaluation, so here's a non-exhaustive list of things I'd be interested in: - character driven narratives - soft sci-fi - dual POVs - monsters - summery vibes - stories with short timelines

Canadian writers, there are now a couple of AI class actions for Canadian authors. Please check out both links below. If you have found your books in the Books3 or LibGen DBs, you are likely to be included in the class(es). www.cfmlawyers.ca/class-action... www.cfmlawyers.ca/class-action...

Recent newsletter tells me there's just a few weeks left to access the 2024-2025 Fold Academy sessions thefoldcanada.org/webinars-act...

Reminder that it is still possible to purchase 365 without Copilot, at least for the time being. Schools that subscribe to it should also insist on the same arrangement before renewing.

Snuck in a walk before the heat/thunder gets too bad and made coffee. Now it's time to get into #editing. Today, I'm working on a fantasy novel, which means I'll be contemplating the qualities and capabilities of spirits, demons, and other beings to make sure terminology stays consistent

Another #CopyEdit done! Next up: a stylistic edit on a supernatural fantasy novel ✒️

Exciting Augur news! SFF writers take note!

I'll be presenting at the Eastern Ontario Writers' Festival in September! Registration is open: www.eventbrite.ca/e/eastern-on...

Spent all day working reviewing second drafts of comic scripts, and I'm so pumped to get these into artists' hands soon! #ComicEditing

#Copyedit catch: "chalk" ➡️"chock." Always watch out for homophones, y'all ✒️

Finished a manuscript evaluation last week! This story had spirits, magic, demons, and some quirky worldbuilding, so it was super fun to read 📖

"fractured humorous" ➡️ "fractured humerus" #AmEditing #CopyEditing

I don't always get to see manuscripts again after I send out my edits, but when I do, it's so fun to see what changes an author has made! Y'all are so creative!

#Copyedit catch today: "deep-seeded" ➡️ "deep-seated"

Starting the work week with artist emails for the latest #comic editing project. Can't wait to see how these talented folks interpret scripts!

Haha! Love this letter from Douglas Adams to his US editor about not Americanising the text of Hitchhiker's Guide. 🐋🌸

Congratu-BLEEPING-lations! It’s time we had a little talk about your use of expletive infixation. ‘Expletive infixation’ is the linguistic term for profanity inserted into a word for emphasis. (For this thread, we’ll use 'BLEEPING,' but feel free to substitute another word.)

NEWS! Our annual Writing For Children Competition is now open for submissions from Canadian unpublished or self-published writers! Deadline: May 31, 2025. Entries evaluated by experienced, published #canscaip members. Guidelines on our website #kidlit #wfcc2025 #picturebook #middlegrade #youngadult

Still looking for artists for a horror comic anthology #comics docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

AM I BEING THOROUGH, OR AM I OVERTHINKING THIS: Memoir of a Copyeditor

A cartoon for @theguardian.com books.

Really important point about writing for kids!

Will Trump’s tariffs affect books? Broadly—not really, especially if you’re doing a lot in house. But there are still a few things you might want to know. Watch the full episode on our blog at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

We come bearing good news: we are slowly but surely working towards the re-launch of Anathema Mag: Spec from the Margins, which involves expanding our team. Would you like to be part of it? (1/3)

Some PSAs for my fellow Canadian self-publishers that slip through the cracks of US-centric resources: 1. You can use your SIN to claim 0% tax withholding in the US, instead of giving them 30%. 2. Canada gives you free ISBNs. Head on over to www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/isbn-canada/...

I think this is a lovely rule for those who have a tendency to get stuck in the planning/brainstorming excitement too

In case any of my fellow creatives also needed this reminder:

This week, I'm wrapping up an urban fantasy copy edit and starting on a middle-grade mystery #AmEditing

In light of recent events, I’ve seen folks in my local writing groups curious about using Canadian service providers for their publishing endeavours. So here’s a wee thread on how to find #CanadianEditors 🧵

Digital borrowing should be easy, and this isn't helping www.404media.co/ai-generated...

Language matters www.meditationsinanemergency.com/to-use-their...

I appreciate this story outlining not just official challenges but also shadow-banning practices www.themarysue.com/our-situatio...

Emily Stewart @shelfpotential.bsky.social, @tanyagold.bsky.social, and I hosted #ACESChat last week and discussed When Niching Down Isn’t For You. If you missed it (or it flew by too quickly!), I made a recap of our chat! https://buff.ly/4hqt4MP #freelanceeditor #amediting

✨ @tanyagold.bsky.social, Emily Stewart (@shelfpotential.bsky.social), and I hosted #ACESChat this week and discussed When Niching Down Isn’t For You. If you missed it (or it flew by too quickly!), I made a recap of our chat! carolinavonkampen.com/when-niching... #freelanceeditor #amediting