SciEditor—Adrienne Montgomerie
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Why editing costs "so much."
The editing of 80,000 words typically takes:
100 hours structural/ developmental
64 hours copyediting OR stylistic/line
36 hours proofreading
To pay a poverty wage for that time, that would cost roughly $9,000. To work with a coveted, credentialled editor, —1/3
The editing of 80,000 words typically takes:
100 hours structural/ developmental
64 hours copyediting OR stylistic/line
36 hours proofreading
To pay a poverty wage for that time, that would cost roughly $9,000. To work with a coveted, credentialled editor, —1/3
Unlock a wider reach with accessibility! 🌍 Editors don’t just polish prose—they make content usable for everyone. I rounded up essential accessibility laws, guidelines & resources that help editors nudge products to comply. #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #AmEditing scieditor.ca/2026/01/acce...
Accessibility Laws & Resources in Publishing – Right Angels and Polo Bears
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January 21, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Unlock a wider reach with accessibility! 🌍 Editors don’t just polish prose—they make content usable for everyone. I rounded up essential accessibility laws, guidelines & resources that help editors nudge products to comply. #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #AmEditing scieditor.ca/2026/01/acce...
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Yes, this!
Respectful, inclusive writing is so important in 2026. I highly recommend the Conscious Style Guide by Karen Yin.
There are so many good resources, blogs, and articles that can help your writing.
I use it all the time as an editor while #editing client projects.
consciousstyleguide.com
There are so many good resources, blogs, and articles that can help your writing.
I use it all the time as an editor while #editing client projects.
consciousstyleguide.com
Conscious Language for Writers, Editors, Students, Professionals
The original website devoted to conscious language. Endorsed by Associated Press Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style, NASA, and others.
consciousstyleguide.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Yes, this!
The old delusion of world order is over, and we must not put up with delusional gangsters threatening the world and destroying their own nation, to paraphrase. The "smaller" nations are not helpless and we're not rolling over, we're banding together.
Carney: "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland's future. Our commitment to NATO's Article 5 is unwavering ... Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland"
January 21, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The old delusion of world order is over, and we must not put up with delusional gangsters threatening the world and destroying their own nation, to paraphrase. The "smaller" nations are not helpless and we're not rolling over, we're banding together.
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Carney: "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland's future. Our commitment to NATO's Article 5 is unwavering ... Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland"
January 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Carney: "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland's future. Our commitment to NATO's Article 5 is unwavering ... Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland"
Why editing costs "so much."
The editing of 80,000 words typically takes:
100 hours structural/ developmental
64 hours copyediting OR stylistic/line
36 hours proofreading
To pay a poverty wage for that time, that would cost roughly $9,000. To work with a coveted, credentialled editor, —1/3
The editing of 80,000 words typically takes:
100 hours structural/ developmental
64 hours copyediting OR stylistic/line
36 hours proofreading
To pay a poverty wage for that time, that would cost roughly $9,000. To work with a coveted, credentialled editor, —1/3
January 20, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Why editing costs "so much."
The editing of 80,000 words typically takes:
100 hours structural/ developmental
64 hours copyediting OR stylistic/line
36 hours proofreading
To pay a poverty wage for that time, that would cost roughly $9,000. To work with a coveted, credentialled editor, —1/3
The editing of 80,000 words typically takes:
100 hours structural/ developmental
64 hours copyediting OR stylistic/line
36 hours proofreading
To pay a poverty wage for that time, that would cost roughly $9,000. To work with a coveted, credentialled editor, —1/3
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Good folks, this website is a good place for getting info about political protests against *many* issues:
www.mobilize.us
www.mobilize.us
Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Mobilize
Create change in your community. Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers in your local area, organized by charities, campaigns, political organizations, grassroots groups, and...
www.mobilize.us
January 17, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Good folks, this website is a good place for getting info about political protests against *many* issues:
www.mobilize.us
www.mobilize.us
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The folks at #Retraction #Watch are my #science #heroes, detecting #falsified scientific studies. Follow the link to read about all that they do: www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...
Science journals retract 500 papers a month. This is why it matters
A small team of volunteers is tracking thousands of falsified studies, including cases of bribery, fraud and plagiarism
www.thetimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The folks at #Retraction #Watch are my #science #heroes, detecting #falsified scientific studies. Follow the link to read about all that they do: www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...
Sound on – It doesn't quite translate through the mic, but skiing was so squeaky that it sounded like an elastic band orchestra. The giant snowballs on my ski poles made bullfrog sounds, but I was not able to capture that. (Please excuse my form, with one hand on the camera. 😝)
January 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Sound on – It doesn't quite translate through the mic, but skiing was so squeaky that it sounded like an elastic band orchestra. The giant snowballs on my ski poles made bullfrog sounds, but I was not able to capture that. (Please excuse my form, with one hand on the camera. 😝)
Weather app has become an unexpected way to feel connected to my loved ones far away
January 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Weather app has become an unexpected way to feel connected to my loved ones far away
I grew up where rivers had been paved over and filled in but the Black Creek ravine through the large Coronation Park in Toronto was a trove of snakes, frogs, and stone tossing.
Reskeet with your home river.
My river of my Manhattan childhood was the Hudson! My siblings and I held our breath and ducked our heads when driving through the Lincoln Tunnel (so the ghosts wouldn't get us). On foggy days our dad would call out, "Who stole New Jersey?"
My river of my Manhattan childhood was the Hudson! My siblings and I held our breath and ducked our heads when driving through the Lincoln Tunnel (so the ghosts wouldn't get us). On foggy days our dad would call out, "Who stole New Jersey?"
Reskeet with your home river.
As a kid, I grew up on Lanreco Creek, then the South Fork Catawba River.
Currently, it's the Gowanus Canal.
As a kid, I grew up on Lanreco Creek, then the South Fork Catawba River.
Currently, it's the Gowanus Canal.
January 13, 2026 at 11:35 PM
I grew up where rivers had been paved over and filled in but the Black Creek ravine through the large Coronation Park in Toronto was a trove of snakes, frogs, and stone tossing.
Important question for publishers of all types who are excited about using AI/LLMs
Feels like a long overdue moment for readers, authors, peers, @thebookseller.com et al. to ask publishers still using X (at least 3 of Big 5 in last month) whether it is really a platform they want to be associated with. Same goes 10x for journalists and government, btw. Delete your accounts.
This does seem just a little bit bad! Idk the sort of thing you’d think politicians might distance themselves from or something!
January 9, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Important question for publishers of all types who are excited about using AI/LLMs
Did my subconscious just try to skip this whole year?
January 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Did my subconscious just try to skip this whole year?
It's not just Newfoundland. 5 full countries (of ~200) chose time zones a half-hour off the hour. A few others use a 45 minute offset!
*Nfld is a province in Canada, not a country.
*Nfld is a province in Canada, not a country.
January 5, 2026 at 11:47 PM
It's not just Newfoundland. 5 full countries (of ~200) chose time zones a half-hour off the hour. A few others use a 45 minute offset!
*Nfld is a province in Canada, not a country.
*Nfld is a province in Canada, not a country.
Air dancer got a good run this weekend. New for my birthday. Now all my wants have been checked off and I will be volunteering it for every event so I can play!
January 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Air dancer got a good run this weekend. New for my birthday. Now all my wants have been checked off and I will be volunteering it for every event so I can play!
Don't update the year on your website. There. Whatever will you do with the free time I just gave you? 😃
Annual reminder to cross "update copyright year" off your to do list! 😃 Note the work’s FIRST year of publication, not what year it currently is. At most, update the date RANGE. Always include that first date!
What WILL you do with this extra time!? www.copyrightlaws.com/copyright-sy...
What WILL you do with this extra time!? www.copyrightlaws.com/copyright-sy...
The International Copyright Symbol
Many countries, like the U.S. and Canada don't require use of the copyright symbol © and copyright notice year to protect works, but doing so has benefits.
www.copyrightlaws.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Don't update the year on your website. There. Whatever will you do with the free time I just gave you? 😃
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Annual reminder to cross "update copyright year" off your to do list! 😃 Note the work’s FIRST year of publication, not what year it currently is. At most, update the date RANGE. Always include that first date!
What WILL you do with this extra time!? www.copyrightlaws.com/copyright-sy...
What WILL you do with this extra time!? www.copyrightlaws.com/copyright-sy...
The International Copyright Symbol
Many countries, like the U.S. and Canada don't require use of the copyright symbol © and copyright notice year to protect works, but doing so has benefits.
www.copyrightlaws.com
January 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Annual reminder to cross "update copyright year" off your to do list! 😃 Note the work’s FIRST year of publication, not what year it currently is. At most, update the date RANGE. Always include that first date!
What WILL you do with this extra time!? www.copyrightlaws.com/copyright-sy...
What WILL you do with this extra time!? www.copyrightlaws.com/copyright-sy...
When the "10 easy steps to lucrative email scams" guide could clearly use an editor. So close! Reply address coding fail, subject is "re" and entire message is "hello."
December 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
When the "10 easy steps to lucrative email scams" guide could clearly use an editor. So close! Reply address coding fail, subject is "re" and entire message is "hello."
Happy half-price chocolate day to all who celebrate. This is not my second-fav day after Feb 15!
December 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Happy half-price chocolate day to all who celebrate. This is not my second-fav day after Feb 15!
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#Retracted ONLY *8 years after* a court case revealed that #Monsanto employees ghostwrote the article! Damn! The US exists solely for #corporations and #wealthy people to make boatloads of money at the expense of everyone else's #health. 💰💰💰💰
A review article concluding the weed killer Roundup--aka glyphosate--“does not pose a health risk to humans” has been retracted 8 years after documents released in a court case revealed employees of Monsanto, the company that developed it, wrote the article but were not named as coauthors.
Glyphosate safety article retracted eight years after Monsanto ghostwriting revealed in court
Credit: Mike Mozart/Flickr (CC BY 2.0) A review article concluding the weed killer Roundup “does not pose a health risk to humans” has been retracted eight years after documents released in a court…
retractionwatch.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
#Retracted ONLY *8 years after* a court case revealed that #Monsanto employees ghostwrote the article! Damn! The US exists solely for #corporations and #wealthy people to make boatloads of money at the expense of everyone else's #health. 💰💰💰💰
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Writers can be tough to shop for, so we did the hard part for you. From style to story structure, these book picks are guaranteed to spark inspiration for writers of all styles. Check out Sean Brenner’s latest blog for all the recommendations. #AmWriting #WritingTips #WriterGifts
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zurl.co/OA6Sb
What to Get Your Favorite Writer for Christmas - Right Touch Editing
Holiday shopping for the writer in your life? These essential books on style, structure, and craft make perfect holiday gifts for creators of every kind.
zurl.co
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Writers can be tough to shop for, so we did the hard part for you. From style to story structure, these book picks are guaranteed to spark inspiration for writers of all styles. Check out Sean Brenner’s latest blog for all the recommendations. #AmWriting #WritingTips #WriterGifts
zurl.co/OA6Sb
zurl.co/OA6Sb
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The world needed the sweetness and fun of Rob #Reiner, and his #activism. 💔 time.com/7340905/rob-...
Rob Reiner Did Nothing by Half Measures
Reiner had a great ear for what was funny, but an equally sterling gift for knowing how a line could pierce straight to the heart.
time.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The world needed the sweetness and fun of Rob #Reiner, and his #activism. 💔 time.com/7340905/rob-...
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#Editors, longtime editor @laurapoole.bsky.social will present the webinar “Art of the #Query” on January 29. Go here to get details and register: www.ciep.uk/events/event...
Webinar: Art of the Query
Join us for a webinar on the art of the query, delivered by Laura Poole, on Thursday 29 January from 3pm GMT to 4pm GMT and learn how querying can be an important and effective tool in editing.
www.ciep.uk
December 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
#Editors, longtime editor @laurapoole.bsky.social will present the webinar “Art of the #Query” on January 29. Go here to get details and register: www.ciep.uk/events/event...
Nearly done updating the SFU structural editing course to align with the extensive changes to EdsCan professional editorial standards last year. I'm really pleased by how it's shaping up! 34,000 words, not counting assignments or readings!
December 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Nearly done updating the SFU structural editing course to align with the extensive changes to EdsCan professional editorial standards last year. I'm really pleased by how it's shaping up! 34,000 words, not counting assignments or readings!
If you cmd + i on a song in Apple Music, you can click the Options tab and set the start time to skip the intro that doesn't quite slap as hard as the rest. (Can also skip weird outtros there & set the fade to turn your playlist into a personal DJ!)
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
If you cmd + i on a song in Apple Music, you can click the Options tab and set the start time to skip the intro that doesn't quite slap as hard as the rest. (Can also skip weird outtros there & set the fade to turn your playlist into a personal DJ!)
Seeing this flowchart I made of the publishing process, it’s easier to understand why I haven’t found a satisfactory one already. Publishing is complex! Layered! Variable!
This shows workflow parts usually covered by "and then magic happens" [for months!]. scieditor.ca/2025/11/publ...
This shows workflow parts usually covered by "and then magic happens" [for months!]. scieditor.ca/2025/11/publ...
Publishing Workflow – Right Angels and Polo Bears
scieditor.ca
December 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Seeing this flowchart I made of the publishing process, it’s easier to understand why I haven’t found a satisfactory one already. Publishing is complex! Layered! Variable!
This shows workflow parts usually covered by "and then magic happens" [for months!]. scieditor.ca/2025/11/publ...
This shows workflow parts usually covered by "and then magic happens" [for months!]. scieditor.ca/2025/11/publ...