Sophrosyne, noun 1: temperance 2 a: self-control b: prudence (contrasted with hubris) In a sentence: You really must learn to practice some level of sophrosyne, or you shall get into trouble. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

However heinous the wrongs done to you by an enemy, they are simply behaving as expected and may be excused in the future. A minor wrong done by a friend is much harder to forgive because they have compounded the offense through betrayal. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #WilliamBlake

Perfidious, adjective Of, relating to, or characterized by faithlessness, disloyalty, or treachery In a sentence: The perfidious actions of this man more than justify the charge of high treason. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

A good summary of general social media marketing advice, and the free PDF is very helpful! blog.editors.ca/making-socia...

Applicable to all fields of endeavor, not just the sciences. Bad, clumsy, derivative, and immature art is simply the steppingstone to better work. A disaster should be a cause for learning, not self-castigation. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #WPNorthrup

Clocksucker, noun (neologism) a time-waster In a sentence: I’m not hanging around with that clocksucker! [Alright, I’ll admit it’s not in any formal dictionary, but it’s so fun! Anyway, all words are made up.] #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

A lot of authors and editors already use Substack, but for people on the fence, or thinking about changing their newsletter model, this might be your signal to make the jump. It's certainly making me revisit the newsletter idea. selfpublishingadvice.org/tim-ferriss-...

My new ergonomic keyboard setup. I'm not sure if this is a sign of professional advancement, or just age, but it cost more than my office chair, so there's that! #InkhornEditor #Kinesis #ErgonomicKeyboard

Reading isn't mere entertainment, it's connection. Books connect us to other humans. Technology has us more isolated than at any other point in history, and generative AI threatens to cut off yet another point of connection from our lonely species. #QuoteOfTheWeek #InkhornEdits #WilliamNicholson

Anhedonia, noun A psychological condition characterized by the inability to experience pleasure in normally pleasurable acts. In a sentence: The man takes so little pleasure in anything, it would not surprise me to learn that he has anhedonia! #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Indie publishing is built on print-on-demand and other services models with no initial outlay, so I get why people are worried. However, I think a small outlay like this won't be a significant barrier for legit authors, but will help limit AI slop books. selfpublishingadvice.org/what-the-dra...

Everything is better after tea . . . and biscuits. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #PGWodehouse

Horology, noun 1: the science of measuring time 2: the principles and art of constructing instruments for indicating time In a sentence: Clocks aren’t as common anymore, but the horology behind their construction is fascinating. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Good thoughts and advice on how to approach editing in terms of mindset. It's a creative collaboration, not marking homework. The tone we use in queries and other communications is very important for building and maintaining the editor-author relationship. blog.editors.ca/relational-e...

*Bonks you on the head with each word* Don't. Check. Primary. Sources. Against. Secondary. Sources.

I’ve been slowly going through this game for a while, and it’s full of great lines and dark humor. This one was too deliciously unsettling not to share! #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #SlayThePrincess

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Lucubration, noun laborious or intensive study; also the product of such study—usually used in plural In a sentence: When I am researching, I would prefer to be left to my lucubration without interruption. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Good general advice for avoiding scams here, and they're going to go over specific scams as the series progresses. selfpublishingadvice.org/how-to-spot-...

I could not independently confirm the attribution or find the original context, but every writer I know has the confidence of chihuahua faced with a blizzard, so a little encouragement seemed appropriate. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #RayBradbury

Argot, noun 1: special vocabulary/idiom used by a group esp. for private communication 2: special vocabulary/idiom (as slang) of a particular social group/class In a sentence: Social groups and regions within a nation each develop an argot of their own. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #InkhornEditor

Even pros need encouragement! blog.editors.ca/breaking-int...

Perhaps, but curiosity can be smothered. “Don’t ask questions.” “Why do you care?” “It doesn’t matter.” I've found that the suffocation of curiosity takes with it a part of the self that only reappears when we teach ourselves to be curious once more. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #EllenParr

Crepehanger, noun one who takes a pessimistic view of things : killjoy In a sentence: The world is no worse than it ever was, but the 24-hour news cycle tends to encourage the crepehangers. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Nice breakdown of writing technique with useful examples. Controlled misdirection in crime fiction and thrillers: Shaping interpretation www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/blog/control...

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I think this is something that people easily forget, and it leads to a lack of media literacy that allows morally grey characters to be hailed as heroes or written off as villains when they often hover in the middle. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #ErnestHemmingway

In the ocean, humpback whales have surprised scientists with one of the strangest and kindest things seen in nature. When orcas, also known as killer whales, go hunting other sea animals like seals, sea lions, small dolphins, or even baby whales, humpback whales often arrive to stop the attack.

Ultracrepidarian, noun one who is presumptuous and offers advice or opinions beyond one’s sphere of knowledge In a sentence: All politicians are ultracrepidarians at heart. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Marketing is always a pain, especially in the face of algorithm changes. Some easy-to-understand explanations here along with practical tips. www.writtenwordmedia.com/amazon-a10-a...

“Could you fucking NOT?!”

Reading is such a unique pleasure, at once intellectual, tactile, imaginative, and challenging. Non-fiction connects you to the experts, the famous, and the dead, while fiction connects you to yourself and to the imaginary. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #YoshidoKenkō

Bailiwick, noun 1: special province or domain where one has superior aptitude, knowledge, or experience 2: surrounding territory : vicinity, neighborhood In a sentence: I’m afraid physics is quite outside my bailiwick. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Some solid advice here beyond obvious things like setting a work schedule or setting time goals. editorstorontoblog.com/2026/04/22/t...

I would argue that not doing this is actively dangerous. To count one’s beliefs (political, religious, moral, or any other kind) as static and complete is to wall oneself off from anything that runs counter to those beliefs. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #MadeleineL'Engle

You know it's bad when cheese fails!

Amoral, adjective 1: having no concern whether behavior is morally right or wrong 2: being outside or beyond the moral order / a particular moral code In a sentence: Politics is one of the two most amoral professions; the other is law. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

Normally I'd post an article today, but I overslept and I have two projects due next week, so here's a funny little video I found instead: www.tiktok.com/@ddheathenwr...

We remember legendary author Sir Terry Pratchett - creator of the Discworld - born on this day in 1948. GNU Terry Pratchett

This needs "You Spin Me Round" playing over it.

I plucked this out for sharing in a moment of frustration. My Pinterest boards are full of quotes that I will not post because I cannot verify the source, and I am grumpy about it. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #GeorgeBernardShaw

Craquelure, noun a cracking (as of varnish, color, or enamel) on a work of plastic art In a sentence: I imagine that craquelure is one of the most difficult things to replicate in the forgery of old paintings. #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

This is also often what people mean when they say "show don't tell." It's the difference between the blocks of color at the start of a painting and the detailing that gives those blocks definition. beaconpointservices.org/why-your-sce...

Yes indeed ..the bird understands water displacement

Nothing should be put beyond reach because it's “offensive”; that word has no concrete meaning. I'm sure some lonely soul is offended by the shape of the letter U. They are entitled to that opinion, but we shall continue using the letter regardless. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #JoGoodwin

Nudnick, noun or nudnik a person who is a bore : nuisance, pest In a sentence: I never look after my cousin if I can avoid it; she’s a grade A nudnick! #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor

A pretty comprehensive primer on setting (set≠setting). Mostly aimed at newer writers, but a good recap for the experienced. I don't agree with how rigid some of the thinking is, but it's good stuff! selfpublishing.com/setting-of-a...

I argue for fun. I recognize how competitive arguments can be, but in science and governance, that competitive urge must be quashed; if I am wrong, the sooner I acknowledge it and find some other way forward, the better for all concerned. #QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #JosephJoubert

Contretemps, noun 1 : an inopportune embarrassing occurrence : mishap, mischance 2 : dispute, argument In a sentence: It’s nice to know that the government can grind to a halt over any little contretemps without politicians losing their pay! #WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor