Alicia Chantal

This is such a delightful series by the most delightful author! If you've ever felt frustrated that romance always seems to feature young adults, @brennabaileybooks.bsky.social has the cure for you!

Anyone wondering why a made in Canada story about queer hockey players celebrating consent, character, love & strong female characters (that also questions hyper-masculinity and its institutions) resonates the way it does, I invite you to take a look at today’s headlines.

Storytelling matters.

Looking forward to what promises to be a fun conversation with @freshlookediting.ca and the Academic Editing Book Club.

Maintaining Your Joy as a Copy Editor - The Editors' Weekly Jamie Banks explores the book The Copy Editor's (Life)Style Guide which is part memoir and part editors' guide, written FOR copy editors.

Also be sure to check out a recent Editors’ Weekly blog by Jamie Banks on how this book relates to academic editing.

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I'm looking forward to chatting with @jamaaldpittman.bsky.social at the upcoming Academic Editing Book Club. It promises to be a fun, informative night!

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Will we see you there?

#Editors #Editing #AcademicEditing

My Alberta includes immigrants. My Canada includes immigrants. Pass it on. 🇨🇦

Understanding Authenticity Reading: Its Importance and Impact by Alicia Chantal “It’s really about respecting someone’s lived experience.” I use this answer a lot when I get asked what a sensitivity reader does. The thing is, no amount of words can adequately…

“It’s really about respecting someone’s lived experience.”

I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to share my thoughts on authenticity reading in this week’s Editors Toronto article.

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#Editors #Editing #AuthenticityReading #SensitivityReading #WritingCommunity

Close up of a black cockapoo sniffing a bag of Oreo cookies that’s in the process of being opened.

Life’s short. Cuddle the dogs. Eat the Oreos.

#EditorLife #SnackTime #SnowDay #SnowNight

Aww, thank you so much, Marcella! You’ve been so helpful along the way, I appreciate you! ❤️

It really is impossible to narrow it down to one, isn’t it? 🥰

The books that changed something On 14 February, people around the world celebrate International Book Giving Day – a day dedicated to sharing stories and passing books into new hands

Thank you @the-ciep.bsky.social for inviting us to share the books that shaped our lives.

One of mine is Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime; what’s one of yours?

#InternationalBookGivingDay #NationalYearofReading2026 #Reading #Writing #Editing

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Ahh, thank you, James! ☺️

Thanks, Jen! ☺️

Thank you so much, Sue! You were one of the first editors I met online… I’ll never forget how superbly kind and welcoming you were. Still incredibly grateful. ❤️

Seven years! 🥳

Seven years of learning, building, hard work and new connections. 🎉

Thank you to all of my colleagues, clients, family and friends who helped make Fresh Look Editing possible! ❤️ #Editing #EditorLife #FreelanceLife

Most definitely. Yes.

A series of recent government actions has raised serious questions about free speech, press freedom, and the free flow of information. The Board of Directors of ACES: The Society for Editing condemns actions that lessen the ability of people to be heard and informed in our democracy.

Legendary Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara dead at 71 | CBC

Oh my goodness. No words.

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Every precious second of light that is returning, Your Grace. 🥹

Ahh, episode 6! 🤧🥹 Is it cheating to say I loved all of it? My word… I loved Ilya and Shane’s ILYs. Scott’s awards speech. The way Ilya calmed Shane when he was panicking in front of his parents (that little kiss!). The two of them playing soccer and just being free. Perfection.

What about you? ☺️

Uhh… 🫢

Thank you! You’re in for a treat, friend. 🥰

Thank you, me too! Need to be ready for the cottage. ☺️

Oh, my goodness. The way the books and show have worked their way into my heart. 🥹 Episode 5 was masterful. My heart was pounding so many times even though I knew what was coming. Have you read the books?

a man in a suit says " i believe in this team " in front of a group of people Alt: Eugene Levy as Johnny Rose in Schitt’s Creek says, “I believe in this team” in front of a group of people.

Sick on my first day of winter vacation but having faith rereading/rewatching #HeatedRivalry will heal me.

Thank you! Day 1 of vacation, of course. 🤦🏾‍♀️

Winter solstice is seriously my favourite day of the year because we finally look darkness in the eye and proclaim “We’ve hit the bottom! Back up you go!”

Share your mood for the weekend.

Sophie Kinsella, author behind Confessions of a Shopaholic books, dead at 55 | CBC News Sophie Kinsella was first diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022, and revealed the diagnosis in 2024. In a social media post announcing her death, the author’s family said she “took...

I devoured Sophie’s books with so much joy and delight. Rest in peace, Sophie. 😔

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