Editing by Ana Mourant

That's true, but better to think of them as beta readers than editors. People are always going to ask friends to read their work, whether they get honest feedback or not 😆 The intention here is for writers to realize that they need professional editing, not a "frienditor." ☺️

Today from the IPNE Conference: New Word - "frienditor"

There's a big difference between professional editing and having a friend look over your work. Friends are wonderful, but their service is better labeled as beta reading than editing.

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Today from the IPNE Conference: Book Spotlight

I met the author of this adorable children's book today—Valerie Egar. The story is uplifting and supportive, and the artwork is super cute. Highly recommended.

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I will be at the IPNE conference tomorrow (Friday, February 19) and Saturday. Message me if you'd like to connect 🤝

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Congratulations to this year's IPNE Book Awards winners! Bluesky only allows 4 photos—see the website for full list!

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Photographer David Zapatka stopped by with his latest books for the museum shop. Here he is explaining his technique for photographing lighthouses at night to NLMS intern Isabella Portella.

Two new lighthouse books from USLHS and our Director of Photography, David Zapatka

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Join the awards ceremony on Zoom:

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I received my first Advance Reader Copies as an Early Bird Book Reviewer for Mountaineers Books! These are now available for preorder on the Mountaineers Books website:
www.mountaineers.org/books/books/...

Stay tuned for my reviews!
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Future teachers, student teachers, and new teachers wanted to beta read a fun, short teaching-related book! Click the link below to sign up:

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Sundress Reads: Review of The Underdream - The Sundress Blog Aiyana Masla wrote her first full-length poetry collection, The Underdream (Conerstone Press, 2025), during and after her struggle with Tuberculosis, to which she almost lost her life. The Underdream ...

In this week's #SundressReads, Hannah Yerington reads and reviews Aiyana Masla's debut poetry collection, The Underdream, available now from Cornerstone Press! sundressblog.com/2025/11/09/s...

Governor General’s Literary Awards | GGBooks Discover Canada's best books - the winners and finalists of the Governor General's Literary Awards (GGBooks)

Congratulations to the winners of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards!

We’re thrilled to see #VWF2025 authors Kyle Edwards, Karen Solie, and Claire Cameron on the list. #GGBooks2025

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Book haul from Holiday Bookfest Seattle! And psst ... a new fantasy book is currently in editing that was inspired by the true story of the Elwha!
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I'm feeling drawn towards beasts currently! 🧸

I finally picked this up today. Who wants to rave about it?

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The winner's poem will be letterpress-printed as an 8.5" x 11" broadside complete with custom art. The winner will also receive $200 and 20 copies of their broadside. Deadline: November 20, 2025

Meet our judge, Stevie Edwards.

This is the FINAL MONTH to submit to our annual poetry broadside contest! Submit up to three poems for a chance to win $200 and 20 copies of your letterpress-printed broadside! www.sundresspublications.com/news/2025/09...

I'd love to hear what you think of that series

Healthcare is seriously expensive.

I just received this lovely glass stacked books teacup and heavy weighted velvet emerald-green blanket for my birthday! Feeling special today. I can't wait to sip out of this beauty while curled up safe under this heavy comforter.

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The hidden curves of the Gartner hype cycle The traditional Gartner Hype Cycle curve only represents the outcome of 20% of innovations, the paths of the rest are largely hidden from view.

Thank you to @janefriedman.com for the informative keynote this morning at the Red Pencil Conference! I especially appreciated learning about the Gartner hype cycle. If you're curious check out:
beantin.net/the-hidden-c...
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Swag from the Red Pencil Conference! Thanks Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social for putting this on! It's going wonderful so far. I've met some amazing humans and made some great connections. Thank you to all the presenters and volunteers!

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The shortlist for our FutureBook Excellence Award has been revealed! 📣

Excellence abounds in the shortlisted entries to our most protean award category, say our judges ⭐ #FutureBook

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with tunes from the Indigenous Daybreak Star Radio! Download the app, support Indigenous music artists, and get into an Indigenous mood anytime with a click:
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My book review of 𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸, 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 is available now on #SundressReads!

#booksky #poetrysky #bookrec

Heading North by Holly M Wendt Signed

A signed copy of Nighttime by Marina Hope Wilson

Signed copy of The Good Mother Myth by Nancy Reddy

Signed book bundle by Carlo Matos

Want to support Sundress Academy for the Arts AND get cool stuff? Check out our new online auction with some amazing donated books and more from our alumni, authors, and more! paybee.io/quickpay.htm...

Fiction and Nonfiction Reads for Native American Heritage Month An avenging vampire hunts the bloodied steppes of 19th-century Montana. A young woman in Oklahoma embarks on a quest to become the first Cherokee ast...

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We’re delighted to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize Winners!

From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world.

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It's our pleasure to announce that the inaugural winner of the Wainwright Prize Book of the Year is...

Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk)

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Embodied Spaces - Teachers & Writers Magazine Reimagining the creative writing classroom for disabled access.

For Teachers & Writers Magazine, I wrote about my challenges as a disabled, neurodivergent student in the writing classroom, my @sundresspub.bsky.social craft book NERVE, and ways teachers can reimagine the classroom for greater access.

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Best of the Net is seeking volunteer readers - 10 to 20 submissions per week - Apply by 11/1/25

The Best of the Net is looking for volunteer readers for its 2026 issue! Find out more here: bestofthenetanthology.com/work-with-us...