The amendment is now LIVE!!!
The 17th edition was clear on this, but the 18th edition literally got rid of the one mention of this rule even though it was still supposed to apply. They've added it back thanks to moi 😎
Honestly props to the CMOS editors—they've been great!
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Interested in how language, medicine & law cross paths? What a medicolegal editor does? Read my @editingglobally.bsky.social colleague @ettyp.bsky.social's informative piece on medicolegal editing and why precision is key.
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#AmEditing #medicine #law #language
A thing that pisses me off re: AI in #editing conversations is...what kind of conversations could we be having if we didn't have to talk about AI all the time? Like all the professional development, #creativity, heart and soul of editing that we could be discussing instead of AI.
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Call for contributions for @the-ciep.bsky.social's annual conference is now open. The theme, drawing directly from a talk by Dr Sara Kitaoji at last year's conference, is 'More than words: The evolving role of the editorial profession'. www.ciep.uk/events/ciep-...
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To query or not to query? Ever wondered what editors' queries are all about? Read @scieditor.ca's practical piece discussing the different types of questions editors can ask an author while working on their text, and querying good practice for #editors. #writers
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It's my go-to list of books to gift. 😄
Listen to @freshlookediting.ca and Jamaal Pittman chat on *The Copy Editor's (Life)Style Guide*, embracing connections, owning mistakes, and the importance of showing up as your whole true self in editing, professionally and personally.
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#BookClub #AcademicEditing
Look what some of Editing Globally colleagues are up to! @ebrenner.bsky.social, @janetwordsmith.bsky.social and @aalaptrivedi.bsky.social are speaking on 'Working globally and what editors need to know about international clients'.
Join them for @editorscanada.bsky.social's conference! #AmEditing
The ProofPros have constructive non-editorial professional development to share. Make time to read them in @thebetteredit.bsky.social's latest Edit Better newsletter, and maybe you'll find your next non-work learning inspiration! #ProofPros #CPD
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This piece on multilingual editing by Natalia Iwanek is full of heart, layered and thought-provoking. Make time to read and pause, watch yourself navigate your day with all the languages inside you. That's how we can resist, bear witness, hold humanity accountable.
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Calling writers. Last spot available on an 8-week online writers' group focusing on accountability, reflection & connection. Run by @eliotedits.bsky.social & Beth Wright -- experienced educators, coaches, editors, & excellent human beings. Book by 22 Jan.
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If you're stuck for a present for someone you care about / short on cash, you could try making one of these alomshaha.com/sinkeroo/ If you're really desperate, drop me a line and I'll send you a link to a FREE kindle edition of my book which you can pass on: alomshaha.com/portfolio/wh...
Made us very happy reading it. We've maxed out our renewals from the library for this. Will definitely be getting a copy to keep. Have a wonderfully restful end to the year, @rashmiwriting.bsky.social!
On love and loss and belonging among other things. Whether or not you read the Proof Pro contributions this month, make time today to watch/listen to Tuyền Đỗ's keynote and Wendy Shakespeare's inaugural.
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My 7yo is ill. I'm not the preferred cook in our household. But I made a light khichuri yesterday with yellow moong dal (easy to digest), cauliflower and peas, and my child wanted seconds. My child likes to cook. Maybe he will make it for me one day. #FoodStories
Vegetarians! Vegans! Anyone who enjoys cooking! Here's a thread of recipes for the veggie / vegan dishes I cook regularly and which have helped me massively cut down on the amount of meat I eat these days. First, a cheap, easy., quick dal which *everyone* should be able to cook:
On love and loss and belonging among other things. Whether or not you read the Proof Pro contributions this month, make time today to watch/listen to Tuyền Đỗ's keynote and Wendy Shakespeare's inaugural.
youtube.com/@storyfeastc...
www.linkedin.com/posts/ayesha...
Copy of Amazing Asia: An Encyclopaedia of an Epic Continent, surrounded by Lego lies on a coffee table. The intricate cover artwork is embossed gold, and shaded night sky blue to peachy pink from top to bottom. Like a dual-bordered sari. Title lettering in the middle is a patchwork of prints in pink, yellow, dark blue and brown.
The Great Wall of China, built in a rectangle with multi-coloured Lego. There are three blocks depicting the towers at the far end.
Gratitude post to thank @rashmiwriting.bsky.social and Jason Lyons for a magical book and excellent learning resource. We borrowed *Amazing Asia* from the library, but my child likes it so much, he wants his own copy. He even made his own Great Wall of China! #books #libraries #homework
An exceptionally thoughtful presentation on conscious language use & ethical editing, identifying colonial perspectives, and assessing how & when to intervene in the written word as editors. Pause, reflect, share, initiate & continue those difficult conversations.
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An exceptionally thoughtful presentation on conscious language use & ethical editing, identifying colonial perspectives, and assessing how & when to intervene in the written word as editors. Pause, reflect, share, initiate & continue those difficult conversations.
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Marking Trans Day of Remembrance by sharing a thoughtful post on why language and representation matter and what we can do as editors to care. #AmEditing
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Submissions for the 10th year of the Jhalak Prize are open 👇 #BookSky
What is sensitivity reading? Here’s an excellent session presented by Brittany Yost:
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#AuthenticityReading #SensitivityReading #ConsciousLanguage #AmEditing #AmLearning #CPD
Good resource on the basics of sensitivity reading shared by the folks at @editingglobally.bsky.social. #AmEditing #AuthenticityReading
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Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. Come as you are. Leave feeling inspired. Applications new open until December 12 or we reach maximum enrollment. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com. Graphic shows: Minimum enrollment, check. First ever event, go. Deadline, extended. In the background multi-colored fireworks are going off.
That's right - we've gathered a great group of writers for our week of speakers, #writer inspiration and community!
We've decided to extend our deadline until we reach our max number. Come join us!
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#conference #newyear
The joy of reading in one language and listening to music with lyrics in another simultaneously is unparalleled. #multilingual
Last chance to sign up for Decolonizing Editing with Amber Riaz. This is one talk you do not want to miss.
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#BIPOCEditors
#Publishing
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Odd, indeed, to get that response. In fact, in such situations I've often checked in with the PE/PM to ask if they've received any updates from the author that may be causing delays and that I might be unaware of.
Depending on what the schedule is, I decide on a reasonable length of time to wait for a response from the author after initial contact and send a follow-up. If I don't hear back after one or two follow-ups (again, how many depends on schedule), I will ask the PE to nudge the author.
Yay! Amber is an excellent presenter. This will be great.