Phew, finished 2 more. I will crank out one more today... 🫠

Yup, agree reiteration is essential. I do wonder though if people aren't so comfortable with English, do they feel confident in judging whether genAI has outputted solid writing vs. pretty but empty slop 🤔 (I'd better ask my colleagues!)

My multilingual colleagues are probably using genAI to help them write. Their drafts have noticeably better grammar and fluency. I wonder how they get a good, solid output, rather than AI slop. #AmEditing #genAI #MultilingualAuthors

Three concept notes edited yesterday; 4 more to go today! Wish me good concentration... #AmEditing #Edibuddies

Pic of taxi service called "C A B B", which stands for "The most Convenient and Affordable way to get the Best taxi in Bangkok"

Groaning and laughing at convoluted project names created to fit a desired acronym 😂 #AmEditing #edibuddies Reminds me of CABB:

#edibuddies

Plain language helps everyone access information clearly and confidently.

Clear language isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s accessibility. ✍️

Plain language helps people find information faster, supports cognitive disabilities, and improves access for non-native speakers.

It aligns with WCAG—so it’s compliance, not just best practice.

#PlainLanguage #Accessibility #WCAG

Pair of partially knit socks in a mishmash of reds, bright pink, pale pink, deep purple, and various hues of green and blue.

Current pair. I was envisioning a subtle speckled? marbled? effect but it turned out more like jolly clown socks 😂 Design is not my forte! But am having fun 😆 🧶
#showMeYourKnits

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Are the words we use in international development doing more harm than good? It may be useful to rethink our words from time to time. #PlainLanguage #WordsMatter
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What can I do about the sh** going on in the world? I'm not a US citizen, I don't live in the country where I can vote. I donate a bit of money when I can—ridiculous that private individuals have to try to ease the heinous suffering caused by a few power-drunk madmen. But ARGH!!! 🤬

A big, empty outdoor pool with roof, on a very bright, sunny day.

It's freakin' hot at 38 deg C but perfect for a swim! #stetwalk #StetSwim

Seven painted eggs with images of leaves, flowers abd birds in blue and white, all on a white surface

#Eggs at #Easter relate to ideas of new life in the #Spring.
Painted eggshells by artist Ruby Silvious #WomensArt

How to use AI for English writing: For development professionals | The Clarity Editor International development professionals: learn how to use generative AI in writing English by knowing the risks and best uses.

Are you a development professional using generative AI (genAI) tools to help you write in English? Learn how to effectively use genAI while minimizing risks and maximizing clarity in your writing.
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#WritingTips #InternationalDevelopment

CIEP webinar: Policy Foundations for Editorial Professionals Discover how freelance editors and proofreaders can professionalise their practice by creating and publishing custom policies and notices that help them increase efficiency and build trust with their…

Check out also 2 related resources:
- Policy Foundations for Editorial Professionals (CIEP webinar): www.ciep.uk/resource/cie...
- The Paper It’s Written On, Karin Cather and Dick Margulis, 2018.

Deliberate Freelancer: #184: Becoming Comfortable and Knowledgeable with Contracts and Other Legalese, with Lawyer Brionna Ned Today’s guest is Brionna Ned, a former big-law lawyer and in-house counsel for tech companies. She is now a legal educator and a writer. Her company, The Lawless Lawyer, is a legal education and…

Highlights from Brionna Ned's brilliant talk on The Deliberate Freelancer by @meledits.bsky.social:
* Contracts set expectations
* Know your risk tolerance
* Don't be afraid to negotiate (politely)
* “A bad actor is still a bad actor” — a contract ultimately won’t save you. Trust your instincts!

I talked at my "local" CIEP editors club the other day about contracts. I love discussing with my Cloud East colleagues. Many of us work with clients outside the countries we live in and are resigned to certain limitations 😅 #edibuddies @the-ciep.bsky.social

Today, I frogged these socks! I feel free! 🧶

Not sure what I'll knit/crochet with this cotton/acrylic yarn. I want to learn and make amigurumi (a Xmas tree ornament for a friend) and can use the white, but not sure about the purple. But I'm sure inspiration will come at the right time 😊

Partially knit sock, down to the heel, in variegated greens, reds, blues and purple.

Finished the heel turn, one of my fav bits of knitting socks 🧶 But next, my least fav: picking up stitches for the gusset. And I simply cannot figure out how to do 2AAT for this part and always end up separating the 2 socks 🫠 #SockKnitting

UPDATE TO PREVIOUS POST: The dates for the course Using plain language to improve accessibility and inclusion have changed. It now begins on Thursday, April 9 and continues through Thursday, May 14. plainlanguageacademy.moodlecloud.com/course/view....
#PlainLanguage #Accessibility #communication

I love it when an author has clearly thought through their document. It makes editing a joy! #AmEditing #Edibuddies

I had a driver do something similar in Bangkok traffic, to get around a forbidden turn. I was very impressed 😆

"Cognitive surrender" omg I think that's me...

I stumbled upon your profile and your last name made me pause - my HS science teacher 35 years ago had the same name. So stopping by to say hello (with a silent hello to Mr. A) 😊

#edibuddies

Title: Toward an integrative perspective of personalised stress regulation: insights from perceptual control theory Abstract: Stress regulation is commonly conceptualised as behavioural responses to external stressors, often overlooking the perceptual processes shaping individual experience. This framing obscures the dynamic, hierarchical, and personally meaningful nature of regulation. In this paper, we introduce a unifying framework grounded in Perceptual Control Theory, proposing that the psychophysiology of stress is best understood as the control of perception rather than behaviour. Stress arises from a mismatch between current perceptions and internally held reference values – the desired states individuals strive to maintain. Within a hierarchical control system, these values are dynamically modified through experience. We argue that goal conflict – where simultaneous reference values cannot be satisfied, leading to persistent error – is the primary source of acute and chronic stress. Reorganisation, an adaptive process of structural change within the hierarchy, serves as the mechanism for resolving such conflict by revising reference values or creating new control systems. This perspective explains individual differences by focusing on controlled perceptions rather than standardised coping strategies. By formalising stress regulation as perceptual control, this approach bridges biological, psychological, and social dimensions. It offers a foundation for personalised interventions that target what individuals value most, rather than prescribing onesize-fits-all solutions.

🧠⚖️ What if stress isn’t about behaviour at all?
A new paper argues stress comes from mismatches between what we perceive and what we want.
⚡ Goal conflict = major source of chronic stress
🔁 Reorganising helps resolve these conflicts
🎯 Points toward truly personalised stress regulation
🔎 doi.org/qs7b

There's just something about penguins.

Women over 50 become more confident and empowered as they age, research shows Research shows the majority of women aged 50 and above no longer worry about others' opinions - feeling more confident and empowered as a result.

Study (N=1,000) finds 77% of women over age 50 no longer worry about what others think of them; 75% were more self-assured. 37% were happier, 30% felt more confident, 24% felt empowered once they stopped seeking approval.
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Accessibility: Why Social Media & Web Content Need to Be Accessible Content accessibility isn't just design and production's job. It's everyone's job. Here's how content creators can create accessible content.

Meryl Evans' "Why and How to Create Accessible Social Media and Website Content" introduces content creators to basic accessibility considerations for links, hashtags, emojis, alt text, transcripts, and more.

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Green Words That Should Go Extinct: 10 Terms That Annoy Us All | Earth Day Learn about 10 popular environmental terms that are overused and misleading — and why we might want to dump them as a movement.

Words like "sustainable" and "green" are "worn-out vocabulary that has polluted our environmental discourse." They're used, esp. by companies, without action or accountability. As an editor, this evolution of words keeps things interesting 😁 #AmEditing #WordsMatter
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