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Of course, this does not preclude the possibility of seeking one’s own good at the expense of others through acts that one recognizes as evil. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #MaryWollstonecraft

Sedulous, adjective 1: marked by or accomplished with care and perseverance 2: diligent in application or pursuit : persevering in endeavors : steadily industrious In a sentence: Proofreading is among the most sedulous tasks of publishing. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

The prevalence of internet trolls simultaneously confirms this observation and gives us cause for great lamentation as to the state of humanity. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #OscarWilde

Aspectabund, adjective (obscure) expressive in face : exhibiting one’s feelings through the eyes or face In a sentence: Tom Hardy is one of the most aspectabund actors of the current generation. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

I've not had to deal with this in my editing career as yet, so this was interesting. I do think there's scope for exceptions, though (Pratchett's Igors spring to mind). Lord Grey’s Lisp: Or, how to write speech impediments (or not) grammargeddon.com/2026/01/06/l...

Copy editors will understand. Excuse the DIY graphic, but I'm so dang excited about this! #editing #satisfying #textstyling

I have a soft spot for anything that personifies Death, a personality quirk that I lay squarely at the feet of Terry Pratchett. Combine that with a slightly sinister call to make the most of life, and I have my new favorite motivational poster! #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Virgil

Kakistocracy, noun government by the worst people In a sentence: Regardless of political party, I think we can all agree that our country has descended to the level of kakistocracy. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

There are some good insights and (more importantly) actionable advice in here. Take some time to give it a skim! 2026 Author Trends You Need to Know www.writtenwordmedia.com/2026-author-... #publishing #feedly

And on today's episode of Microsoft Word Trying Its Best, we have this: Since the revolution, experts have been carefully segregated from normal people. They're kept in secret enclosures with plenty of enrichment and study material in their field, and we only let them out when we need them.

They're accepting submissions for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, visual art, music, animation, spoken word poetry, and some other things. rootedlitmag.com/submission-g...

I’m annoyed that I couldn’t track down the original source. Nevertheless, this is the attitude with which I mean to tackle the new year. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #NoëlCoward

Bacchanalian, adjective, noun relating to or suggesting ancient Roman religious rites in honor of Bacchus, marked by orgiastic revelry and drunkenness In a Sentence: New Year’s Eve is a time of bacchanalian revelry prior to the responsibilities of the new year. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words

My furnace has died, I lost a day of work yesterday, and I had Christmas cake for breakfast, so you don't get an article today. Today, you get a nerdy/Christmassy grammar video. I'm not sorry. www.tiktok.com/@ramsesthepi...

Our dignity is not worth nearly as much as we think; play games, dress up, laugh, eat, be excited, and make a fool of yourself. It’s allowed, at this time of year, more than ever. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #CharlesDickens

Eve, noun 1: evening 2: evening or day before a holiday, saint's day, or any important day 3: period immediately preceding some particular event In a sentence: We stand on the eve of success! (A happy Christmas Eve and a Merry Christmas to you!) #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Apocryphal or not, I very much agree with the sentiment. Just as we cannot always be frivolous, we cannot always be serious, nor can we always be realistic. We’re not built for it. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Cavil, noun, verb 1 : a captious frivolous picayune objection : quibble intransitive verb: object or criticize adversely for trivial reasons—usually used with “at,” “about,” or “with” In a sentence: These documents exist and cannot be caviled at. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #InkhornEditor

This is the approach I try to bring to fiction, but it never really occurred to me to apply it to serious non-fiction before! Precision with perspective: an editing approach thebetteredit.com/precision-wi... #editing #feedly

This line is fun because it looks motivational, but in the book, it’s a pure statement of logic: Stay out here and die now, or go into this forbidden room and maybe be killed later. A simple phrase or maxim can be toyed with so much based on context! #QuoteOfTheWeek #InkhornEdits #TerryPratchett

Pervicacious, adjective very obstinate : willful, refractory In a sentence: He is, without doubt, the most pervicacious carbuncle ever to blight humanity! #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

I would apply number 5 to character development as well as world building: if characters are not behaving in line with human nature, there must be a reason, be it cultural, familial, traumatic, etc. 5 pieces of writing advice from Tolkien’s life racheljrowlands.com/2025/12/05/w...

The path of least resistance is always most favored, but it is rarely the most fulfilling. Even so, music, joy, soul, creative work, and passion are difficult in their various ways, and very rarely lead to wealth, stability, or safety. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #HermannHesse

Sapiophile, noun one whose romantic attraction is based on intelligence Origin: Recently coined from Latin “sapere” (“to have sense”) and Greek “philos” (“beloved, dear, living”) In a sentence: There’s an argument to be made that John Watson is a sapiophile. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words

I tend to approach work as "here's the box of traits you have to be. Make yourself fit." This is an interesting shift in perspective. Beyond the editor box: how discovering a hidden strength unlocked powerful insights into my freelance editorial business thebetteredit.com/beyond-the-e...

Jane Friedman's intensive is happening this week, Dec. 4–5, and it's not too late to register! Register now: https://twp.ai/4irtim

At Xitter and Facebook, scammers claiming to offer “marketing services” to writers are rampant – and like vermin sneaking aboard a ship they're following us here. Let’s stop ‘em with this handy moderation list! #authorsky bsky.app/profile/inventingrea...

Some things are better delayed than rushed. There's a push to do and see ten different things in one day simply because you're in the area, but sometimes it's better to see one thing properly than to survey a dozen things imperfectly. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #JRRTolkien

Ustulation, noun 1: the action of burning or searing 2: operation formerly used in chemistry of expelling one substance from another (as sulfur from an ore) by heat in a muffle In a sentence: Many homes in California were subject to ustulation. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

It's comforting to know that a woman whose business is doing so well and is still expanding can still be struck by imposter syndrome, like the rest of us! My Brush With Imposter Syndrome (Featuring a Wicked Meltdown) beaconpointservices.org/my-brush-wit...

I do enjoy coming across historical gems like this. It demonstrates that the elevation of opinion to the status of a faith and the regarding of dissent as blasphemy is not new and therefore (one must hope) not terminal. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #BaltasarGracián

Latibulate, verb (obsolete) to retreat and lie hidden : to hide in a corner In a sentence: I am wont to latibulate with a good book whenever there is a crowd. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Some practical tips on building up a newsletter. Most are applicable for editors too! Six tips to help you build your e-newsletter list. www.booksandsuch.com/blog/six-tip... #editing #feedly

A reminder for all those who, like me, are struggling to build and maintain a consistent work and life schedule. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #VictoriaErickson

Meshuggener, noun, adjective informal : a foolish or crazy person In a sentence: Find me one congressman that isn’t a grade A meshuggener—just one! #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Something that's really cool but also really daunting about editing is that there is no clear or set career path to it, so it's always interesting to hear how someone else got into it. An Editor’s Origin Story editorstorontoblog.com/2025/11/05/a...

One of the most frustrating parts of editing is hunting for rules to explain edits that you know are correct, but you can't remember why! www.tiktok.com/@foilarmsand... #Editing #Grammar #EnglishIsHard

We like to drag authors from the casket Barthes put them in to present the corpse as proof of the “true” meaning of a text. Yes, there are some questions that only the dead author can answer, but meaning and interpretation go far beyond canonicity. #QuoteOfTheWeek #InkhornEdits #BrandonSanderson

Scaramouch, noun or scaramouche 1: usually capitalized: stock character in the Italian commedia dell’ arte 2 a: a cowardly buffoon : ne’er-do-well 2 b: rascal, scamp In a sentence: That scaramouch can be relied upon for a good fandango and very little else. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words

Authors do much, much more than writing and plotting. This is a cool statistical breakdown of where authors tend to spend their time. What Does a Writer Actually Do? We Surveyed 500+ Authors insights.bookbub.com/what-does-a-... #publishing #feedly

I'm shifting my focus to longer content. The quote and vocabulary posts will continue, as will article shares, but otherwise, I'm going to be posting less as I work on the blog I'll be launching later this year. Stay tuned for updates! #updates #writing #editing #InkhornEdits

In honor of Halloween, I present this singularly unnerving description of an intelligent psychopath and sadist. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Hannibal

Some slightly vulgar linguistics to brighten your day! www.tiktok.com/@merriamwebs... #linguistics #merriamwebster #expletives

Maladroit, adjective 1: marked by a lack of dexterity or skill : clumsy 2: revealing a lack of perception, judgment, or finesse : tactless, inept, bungling In a sentence: Nymphadora Tonks is a perfect example of a maladroit person, in both senses of the word! #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words

It's a simple one today: a profile/interview with a career freelance editor and writer. editorstorontoblog.com/2025/10/22/e...

A little Friday Funny. Cautionary tale about the importance of proofreading! 😃😁😆🤣 www.tiktok.com/@johnthecrap...

Perhaps that’s why readers tend to hoard books. I have shelves of books that I shall never read again because I've outgrown them, but I have no intention of disposing of them. They have significance in my own personal history. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #DorothySayers

Semantic Satiation, noun psychological phenomenon: repetition of a word causes the listener/reader to temporarily process it as nonsense. In a sentence: If you write "their" repeatedly, it stops looking like a word; that's semantic satiation. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor