I wish people outside of Canada would stop trying to tell us we are actually "American." We never ever ever call ourselves American. Please respect how we refer to ourselves.

John Curtis Estes@johnestes.bsky.social · 3d ago

#Editors, are you bored with the routine or struggling to fill out your project calendar? In today's blog post, I look at nine directions to take your career in, with training resources for each. zurl.co/de9lL #AmEditing #Freelancing #EditorTraining

A Dozen Ways to Advance Your Copyediting Career, Part 1 - Erin Brenner

Copyediting skills open doors to diverse careers, from developmental editing to indexing, social media, and more. Explore several resources that will help you take that next step!

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The man who proclaimed to the world that “white solidarity is the only way to survive” is incapable of grasping his own pathetic supremacism because, he insists, he got a half-Indian person pregnant. I’m sick of hearing how “smart” this dull, self-adoring, half-wit bigot is.

Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Economist: "People say that you're a racist. What is the motivation for doing that?" Elon Musk: "My partner is... she's half-Indian and... I have four children with her. One of them was named after a famous Indian physicist. So I would say I'm not racist."

Pierre Berton said that a Canadian is someone who knows how to have sex in a canoe. I can't confirm this, but I can confirm that a Canadian is someone who knows that American beer is like sex in a canoe: fucking close to water.

Had a wonderful in-person meetup with fellow @editorscanada.bsky.social members! Great coffee and conversation. It's always so nice meeting and talking with @freshlookediting.ca! #AmEditing #TheEditorLife #PatioCoffee

Will Farage, Musk etc be condemning white people in general for the actions of this violent white person, and advocating rage or violence in response? Will the BBC be laundering their 'legitimate concerns' about those white folks?

Joy@joybe.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Alina Burns, 19, of Lynton Road in Bristol, admitted attempting to murder Mohammed Mahmoodi, outside a barber's shop in Bristol. Burns approached Mahmoodi from behind and swung the axe at his neck. He was able to wrestle the weapon away from her before she could strike him again.

From coast to coast to coast, you can find an editor near your local community by posting an ad on the Editors Canada National Job Board. Looking for someone for remote work? We've got you covered, too! This free service will help you find editors fast.

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I grew up watching cricket, which meant listening to a lot of different Englishes. When I wrote some of that English in school, I was mocked and reprimanded by my English teacher. Why? Cuz I didn't follow all the rules she was teaching us. This is a good reminder why it's okay to break "rules".

James Harbeck@sesquiotic.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Your occasional reminder: "good grammar" is different from "clear" or "coherent" and serves a different purpose. sesquiotic.com/2018/12/25/1...

Members of the Canadian Sociological Association are meeting in Halifax this year. https://bit.ly/3PCP4LH We note our sociology titles for your consideration: https://bit.ly/4oaNzRT Be sure to hear Jeremy Wildeman speak about CANADA AS A SETTLER COLONY ON THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE. #CSA2026

as this directly supports our cost optimization efforts --> as this saves us money #AmEditing

Want to grow your editing business? My 10 Strategies for Growing Your Editing Business webinar shares practical, actionable tactics. Get it here: #FreelanceEditing #AmEditing zurl.co/eZeQW

So looking forward to this! Editing is a conversation, and we need more conversations. #StetChat #AmEditing

#StetChat@stetchat.com · 4mo ago

Join our upcoming #StetChats live at 4–5 p.m. ET / 1–2 p.m. PT here on Bluesky! 📆 June 3, 2026: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language 📆 June 17, 2026: Red Flag Roulette 📆 July 1, 2026: Managing Distractions! 📆 July 15, 2026: The Value of Editing Put #StetChat on your calendars so you don't miss it!

Thanks to everyone who came to our session! We shared our experiences and had a lot of great audience questions. Do you have questions about hiring an editor from outside your country? Reach out to Editing Globally. We'd be happy to help! #GlobalBusiness #AmEditing

The Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion 2026 is on Thursday, May 28! Register for this free virtual event: www.canada.ca/en/employmen...

As long as we communicate, we're not going to stop misinformation. But we can resist it. #Editors26

First, we look inward. We look at our editing. We work to break down barriers. And we work to be more inclusive, opening the doors to others who have been traditionally left out. #Editors26

Misrepresentation occurs when the people being written about are not the ones doing the writing and editing. #Editors26

Legal doesn't mean ethical. #Editors26

Asking curious questions rather than accusing someone of ethical concerns can be helpful for having the conversation. #Editors26

Say you're an editor without saying you're an editor. That's how you think about your superpower. #Editors26

Language is how we understand the world around and we create language together. #Editors26

Options for "content"? Arguments Ideas Writing Truth, inclusion, and responsibility #Editors26

Misinformation isn’t just fake news. It's the assumptions we make, the language we let slide and the identities we misrepresent. 💥 #Editors26

Stop press! @editingglobally.bsky.social colleagues @aalaptrivedi.bsky.social, @ebrenner.bsky.social and @janetwordsmith.bsky.social are attending and speaking at the @editorscanada.bsky.social #conference on 'Editing in the Age of Misinformation'. Will you be there? Do say hello to them!

1/2 Time to start getting nervous and excited about my first ever in-person speaking gig at the @editorscanada.bsky.social conference in Halifax! Join me as I sit with @janetwordsmith.bsky.social and @ebrenner.bsky.social to talk about how the editing profession has become globalised.

Triage editing: work with others who are in the project and let go of some things in order to focus on other, more important things. @ebrenner.bsky.social's excellent piece on how to stay in control without losing your mind!

Erin Brenner (she/her)@ebrenner.bsky.social · 4mo ago

When there’s no time for a full copyedit, a triage plan helps you focus on what matters most and protect yourself professionally. . Read my new blog post at the Quad's website: zurl.co/RpCBD . #AmEditing #FreelanceEditing

Is your editing website working as hard as you are? The Editors Complete Website Toolkit is a self-paced course to help you build a site that attracts clients. zurl.co/XEm7L #FreelanceEditing #AmEditing

The pressure to integrate AI into every workflow is hard to ignore. But the reality is that AI isn’t equally useful for everyone. This week, @imaginedworlds.bsky.social shares the practical reasons some writers and editors choose not to use AI: zurl.co/ZxaLw #WritingTips #AIandWriting

AI Isn’t for Everyone—And That’s Okay - Sean Brenner

Not every professional workflow benefits from AI. Explore the practical reasons some writers and editors choose to keep their process AI free.

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waking up every day wondering if family and friends made it through the night is no way to live. and we're much luckier than most.

Ha! That's me.

Vanessa Anderson, MFA@nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Pluviophile (n.) a lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days #Writers #WednesdayWord