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Joseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social · 5h

Peaceful protest is as American as apple pie. The No Kings protests exemplify that tradition - for GOP leaders to come out and accuse them of hating America means the leadership must truly be terrified of the groundswell of righteous nonviolent anger they have unleashed.

Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 5h

Yes, America, he is referring to the 100% peaceful No Kings rallies that have literally nothing to do with Hamas or antifa or hating America.

America has been gaslit by these lunatics every day for a decade, and at some point the other shoe will drop—though I have no idea what or when that will be.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 6h

Look, I get critiques of *how* someone conducts an interview.

But Wilson’s congregants include the Sec. of Defense, who invited a pastor in Wilson’s denomination to lead the first of a recurring worship service at the Pentagon.

If anything, it’s odd it took this long for outlets to interview him.

Stephen West @stephenwest.bsky.social · 11h

Spending your time talking to someone who wants to relitigate slavery is definitely a choice you can make

Opinion | He Believes America Should Be a Theocracy. He Says His Influence Is Growing.

www.nytimes.com

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a post from Katelyn about a topic of perennial interest to our workshop authors and my editing clients: when to write your book's introduction.

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 1d

Good luck!!! This framing can actually be pretty fun to play with--that's the premise of this book!

If Everybody Did

If Everybody Did [Stover, Jo Ann] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. If Everybody Did

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 1d

Another one is the If Everybody Did frame. (There's a cute kids' book about this, one fat-shaming example though). You want to spray the cleaner. What would happen If Everybody Did?

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 1d

I don't know if this would help because our kids have different struggles, but we've had success with the Everyone Has a Job frame.

The teacher's job is to make sure everyone gets a turn with the iPad. If they don't do their job, they'll get in trouble with their boss, the principal.

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Katherine Carroll @katherinecarroll.bsky.social · 1d

Revisions can be overwhelming, and I often encourage authors to rank revisions from "critical" to "if-there-is-time."

I also tell authors to write down three parts of the manuscript that make them proud because every manuscript has fantastic parts, too.

#AcademicSky #amediting #academia #writing

Tree trunk with autumn leaves on the ground around it.

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Rebecca Colesworthy @rcolesworthy.bsky.social · 4d

FYI happening this Thursday—free and open to all. Just click the link to register. Featuring @dwcongdon.com, @dawnd.bsky.social, and Alyssa Napier talking all things diss to book—what’s the diff b/w them, how to find a press/approach an editor, tips for proposal writing. Join us & spread the word!

Association of University Presses @aupresses.bsky.social · 4d

All are invited to the first in Publishing with University Presses Webinar Series, "Turning Your Dissertation into a Book," Oct 9 at 1pm ET. Organized by our Faculty Outreach Committee with the Rutgers Ctr for Minority Serving Institutions.

Register here: https://buff.ly/UiOAr5M

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 7d

"There is nothing funny about calling me or Donald Trump a fascist, and if you do, we will ship you to Guantanamo."

We Are Not Fascists, and If You Call Us Fascists, We Will Arrest You

President Trump had another successful week of what is already the greatest presidency of all time, and yet, the woke leftist mob continues to deli...

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 7d

And for an insightful discussion of the same topic, check out this podcast episode from @janejoann.bsky.social: rightprose.co/podcast/you-....

You Need Feedback While Writing Your Academic Book: Here’s How You Get It – Right Prose

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 7d

This sort of thing is DOABLE in a short-to-medium time frame. You'll be writing with a goal and a specific, friendly audience in mind. You'll be taking on a manageable task, and you'll be proving to yourself that you can produce messy work and survive.

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 7d

When you do that, you're going to send it to a writing partner (or a developmental editor!) with these questions: "Do these sections make sense? What do you think of the argument? Which part of the analysis is your favorite?"

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 7d

To "finish" it, you'd need six months and a writing retreat. But you don't need to finish it; you just need to get it ready for the next feedback point. So you set a goal: come up with set of section headings; tweak the arg't; fill a section with relevant paragraphs in an order that makes sense.

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 7d

Instead of trying to FINISH your draft, focus on getting it "just good enough" to elicit some useful feedback.

For instance: let's say you have a chapter draft that's really just a pile of notes, some paragraphs from a conference paper, and a skeleton argument.

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 7d

Authors of scholarly books: Are you struggling with perfectionism? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of things you have to do to finish your manuscript?

Here's @katelynknox.bsky.social with a suggestion: find a way to get regular, low-stakes feedback on your writing.

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 8d

Did some door-knocking for our school committee candidate; engaged in some light political bribery (giving the 7yo Skittles per door knocked/opened)

Selfie: I'm a white woman with a brown bob, smiling at the camera on a neighborhood street in suburban Massachusetts.

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 8d

That's FASCINATING! The only book I've read that gave me a vivid picture of the influenza pandemic was not a girls' book, but a middlebrow novel from the 1970s called a Woman of Independent Means: www.goodreads.com/book/show/34...

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 8d

It's especially interesting because LMM doesn't shy away from using illness at other key points (Gilbert, Ruby Gillis, Emily of New Moon, Pat). And if I were searching for references to the Spanish flu in literature, I'd look at girl literature 1st (my friends and I have a whole theory about this!)

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 8d

If you're in the US, use the code PENN-SAMESKY30 for a 30% discount: www.pennpress.org/978151282771.... If you're outside the Americas, order at www.combinedacademic.co.uk and use the discount code CSPENN30 at checkout. (2/2)

Under the Same Sky – Penn Press

An ethnographic study of the everyday lives of religious minorities near Turkey’s border with SyriaHow do people coexist in a world shaped by longstanding ...

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to Seçil Daǧtaş, an early alum of The Dissertation-to-Book Workbook, whose timely and beautiful book "Under the Same Sky: Everyday Politics of Religious Difference in Southern Turkey" is out from the University of Pennsylvania Press! (1/2)

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cover image of Under the Same Sky: Everyday Politics of Religious Difference in Southern Turkey by Seçil Daǧtaş. The cover shows a painting of crowd of people, many with pink shadows.

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Josh Cook @joshthelibromancer.bsky.social · 9d

This has a bunch of info about ICE kidnappings in Somerville. The quote that stands out to me is an agent saying, the person "fit the description of the problem we are here to address." Abolish ICE isn't a radical idea, it is a survival imperative for the nation

Responding to a surge of unlawful ICE activity in Somerville

On its face, this appears to be a textbook case of racial profiling. The agents acknowledged their target was here lawfully, but they arrest him anyways — because, they said, he "fit the description o...

www.repmikeconnolly.org

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Laura Portwood-Stacer @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social · 9d

I’m giving a free workshop *today* on how to connect with editors at scholarly publishers. Let’s take some anxiety out of this first step so you don’t let fear or confusion about norms keep you from moving forward with publishing your book

courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/conn...

Workshop: How to Connect with Scholarly Publishers

Acquiring editors want to meet authors and hear about their book projects. But how and when should you reach out and what should you say? This free workshop from Laura Portwood-Stacer of Manuscript Wo...

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 10d

Judge Young: "This case ... squarely presents the issue whether non-citizens lawfully present here in United States actually have the same free speech rights as the rest of us. The Court answers this Constitutional question unequivocally 'yes, they do.' 'No law' means 'no law.'"

This case -– perhaps the most important ever to fall within the jurisdiction of this district court –- squarely presents the issue whether non-citizens lawfully present here in United States actually have the same free speech rights as the rest of us. The Court answers this Constitutional question unequivocally “yes, they do.” “No law” means “no law.” The First Amendment does not draw President Trump’s invidious distinction and it is not to be found in our history or jurisprudence. See Section III.A infra. No one’s freedom of speech is unlimited, of course, but these limits are the same for both citizens and non-citizens alike.

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Allison Van Deventer @allisonvandev.bsky.social · 10d

Maria Teresa Nagel, the school committee candidate I'm supporting, was just endorsed by Run for Something!

I'm knocking on doors, texting my friends, bringing brownies to the meet-and-greet, stopping to chat with neighbors—and it feels so good to focus on connection and laughter and alliances.

Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 10d

It's @runforsomething.net endorsement day!! Meet 81 amazing new leaders transforming the party + the country. medium.com/run-for-some...

81 Leaders Transforming The Democratic Party

From history-making Gen Z mayors to civil rights champions, this class proves the next generation is already leading.

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Katherine Carroll @katherinecarroll.bsky.social · 10d

Crafting titles is hard for a lot of authors, but understanding one of the standard title formats in academic writing can make the process more manageable.

In today's TEA Delivered, I demystify the Concept: Topic format.

#AcademicSky #amediting #writing #academia
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A Formula for Titles

Welcome to TEA Delivered, the newsletter of The Editorial Ally (TEA)!

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