Heather Belleguelle
@behestediting.bsky.social
Copyeditor and proofreader of fiction, specialising in cozy mysteries. www.behest-editing.com
If you're an author who sets your books in the UK but aren't British yourself, you might find my latest blog post on choosing British first names useful. behest-editing.com/blog/choosin...
Choosing First Names for Your British Characters: Part 1
“Ruby, Duchess of Mitford, floated into the ballroom on the arm of her handsome new husband, thrilled that she was—at last—the hostess of an evening of lavish entertainment that the Regent himself wou...
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March 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
If you're an author who sets your books in the UK but aren't British yourself, you might find my latest blog post on choosing British first names useful. behest-editing.com/blog/choosin...
Am I the only one who gives a silent cheer when they come across the term "chaise longue" spelled correctly? #AmReading
February 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Am I the only one who gives a silent cheer when they come across the term "chaise longue" spelled correctly? #AmReading
My little office assistant today as I start work on a book for a new client. #StetPet #AmEditing
February 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM
My little office assistant today as I start work on a book for a new client. #StetPet #AmEditing
Is it "whisky" or "whiskey"? My latest blog post will help you to decide which spelling you should use. Sláinte! behest-editing.com/blog/whisky-...
Whisky or Whiskey?
Welcome to Behest Fiction Editing
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February 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Is it "whisky" or "whiskey"? My latest blog post will help you to decide which spelling you should use. Sláinte! behest-editing.com/blog/whisky-...
Reposted by Heather Belleguelle
Register now for the CIEP webinar, Exploring the Ethics of AI in Editing, with Amy Frushour Kelly on 25 February, 2-3pm GMT. Open to CIEP members and non-members. Learn more and sign up: 👉 tinyurl.com/4zexb438
#CIEP #ProfessionalDevelopment #CIEPWebinar #EditingProfessionals
#CIEP #ProfessionalDevelopment #CIEPWebinar #EditingProfessionals
February 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Register now for the CIEP webinar, Exploring the Ethics of AI in Editing, with Amy Frushour Kelly on 25 February, 2-3pm GMT. Open to CIEP members and non-members. Learn more and sign up: 👉 tinyurl.com/4zexb438
#CIEP #ProfessionalDevelopment #CIEPWebinar #EditingProfessionals
#CIEP #ProfessionalDevelopment #CIEPWebinar #EditingProfessionals
I never imagined that writing a blog post would take so long and use up so much mental energy! But I'm thankful for my copyeditor (aka the husband) who's helping me to polish and improve each article. Now I get to experience being on the other side of the editing process. 😱
February 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I never imagined that writing a blog post would take so long and use up so much mental energy! But I'm thankful for my copyeditor (aka the husband) who's helping me to polish and improve each article. Now I get to experience being on the other side of the editing process. 😱
I've finally taken the plunge and started a blog, which I hope will help authors, particularly those who aren't British but set their books in the UK. My first post covers surnames for British characters and how and why the British surname pool differs from others. behest-editing.com/blog/choosin...
Choosing Surnames for Your British Characters
Welcome to Behest Fiction Editing
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January 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I've finally taken the plunge and started a blog, which I hope will help authors, particularly those who aren't British but set their books in the UK. My first post covers surnames for British characters and how and why the British surname pool differs from others. behest-editing.com/blog/choosin...
What a lovely suprise today to receive this beautiful British-grown poinsettia as a Christmas present/thank you from one of my clients.
December 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM
What a lovely suprise today to receive this beautiful British-grown poinsettia as a Christmas present/thank you from one of my clients.
There's always a need for proofreaders ... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cirencester road repainted again after
Wales and West Utilities says it has replaced the markings with
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December 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM
There's always a need for proofreaders ... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hello Bluesky, it's been quite a while. Mainly because this little guide dog girl came into our lives and keeps us busy. She's so worth it though, even if it's all kinds of crazy round here!
December 5, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Hello Bluesky, it's been quite a while. Mainly because this little guide dog girl came into our lives and keeps us busy. She's so worth it though, even if it's all kinds of crazy round here!
Nicked from a friend on Facebook. I think I'd want to be forewarned about buglers so that I could sleep with earplugs in in case they came bugling in the early hours!
May 28, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Nicked from a friend on Facebook. I think I'd want to be forewarned about buglers so that I could sleep with earplugs in in case they came bugling in the early hours!
Reposted by Heather Belleguelle
How You GIF
Alt: GIF of a little brown mouse waving to the camera
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May 22, 2024 at 6:54 PM
If you see this, post dog.
May 8, 2024 at 1:41 PM
If you see this, post dog.
You know it's going to be a good day when you go to put your computer glasses on and realise you're still wearing your normal glasses ...😂
May 3, 2024 at 7:32 AM
You know it's going to be a good day when you go to put your computer glasses on and realise you're still wearing your normal glasses ...😂
Had a great time this morning at Fiction Focus with other CIEP editors, looking at the topic of humour in fiction. I really appreciate being part of a community and having others willing to share their experiences and expertise. And what a lovely bunch they are too. #EditingCommunity
May 2, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Had a great time this morning at Fiction Focus with other CIEP editors, looking at the topic of humour in fiction. I really appreciate being part of a community and having others willing to share their experiences and expertise. And what a lovely bunch they are too. #EditingCommunity
Accounts up to date and tax returns submitted. 👍 #FeelingOrganised
May 1, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Accounts up to date and tax returns submitted. 👍 #FeelingOrganised
Accounts day today, and it's nice to get stuff all up to date and organised. Life isn't always glamorous.😂
April 29, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Accounts day today, and it's nice to get stuff all up to date and organised. Life isn't always glamorous.😂
Today's catch: there are two steps up to the cabin's porch, not three. #AmEditing
April 26, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Today's catch: there are two steps up to the cabin's porch, not three. #AmEditing
I will not be distracted by pictures of cute puppies on Facebook. I will not be distracted by pictures of cute puppies on Facebook. I will not be distracted by pictures of cute puppies on Facebook. 🐶 #AmEditing
April 25, 2024 at 10:42 AM
I will not be distracted by pictures of cute puppies on Facebook. I will not be distracted by pictures of cute puppies on Facebook. I will not be distracted by pictures of cute puppies on Facebook. 🐶 #AmEditing
It was great to just be part of an Introduction to Macros zoom call with the enthusiastic Paul Beverley. My fear of macros seems to have evaporated. 😀
April 24, 2024 at 4:12 PM
It was great to just be part of an Introduction to Macros zoom call with the enthusiastic Paul Beverley. My fear of macros seems to have evaporated. 😀
An interesting article about varieties of English from The Conversation this morning. theconversation.com/why-universi...
April 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM
An interesting article about varieties of English from The Conversation this morning. theconversation.com/why-universi...
It was lovely to meet up with CIEP colleagues for lunch today. It's so good to feel part of a community.
April 17, 2024 at 4:03 PM
It was lovely to meet up with CIEP colleagues for lunch today. It's so good to feel part of a community.
My sister is distracting me from work by sending me cute pictures of her two kittens. Can you ever imagine these two causing mayhem? 😆
April 16, 2024 at 1:13 PM
My sister is distracting me from work by sending me cute pictures of her two kittens. Can you ever imagine these two causing mayhem? 😆
Just replied to a former client of my husband's business who's a writer. He emailed me out of the blue to ask if I'd be interested in working with him and some other members of his local writers group. I'm used to working with authors thousands of miles away so some close to home would be lovely.
April 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Just replied to a former client of my husband's business who's a writer. He emailed me out of the blue to ask if I'd be interested in working with him and some other members of his local writers group. I'm used to working with authors thousands of miles away so some close to home would be lovely.