Jen Tolnay
@wordsbyjt.bsky.social
Editor (copy/line) and proofreader. Lover of books, movies, travel, and occasionally getting up and going for a walk.
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- [email protected] or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- [email protected] or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
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Trump says libraries are unnecessary. We disagree. This latest executive order fires 75 federal employees and ends funding for 125,000 libraries that serve more than 1.2 billion patrons in person and even more online. Here are 7 things you can do right now 🧵
#wewillnotbesilent #showupforlibraries
#wewillnotbesilent #showupforlibraries
March 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Trump says libraries are unnecessary. We disagree. This latest executive order fires 75 federal employees and ends funding for 125,000 libraries that serve more than 1.2 billion patrons in person and even more online. Here are 7 things you can do right now 🧵
#wewillnotbesilent #showupforlibraries
#wewillnotbesilent #showupforlibraries
Choose 20 musicals that have stayed with you or influenced you. One musical per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just a cover or poster.
#TheatreSky
Day 2
Image shows Playbill for Merrily We Roll Along
No explanations, no reviews, just a cover or poster.
#TheatreSky
Day 2
Image shows Playbill for Merrily We Roll Along
February 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Choose 20 musicals that have stayed with you or influenced you. One musical per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just a cover or poster.
#TheatreSky
Day 2
Image shows Playbill for Merrily We Roll Along
No explanations, no reviews, just a cover or poster.
#TheatreSky
Day 2
Image shows Playbill for Merrily We Roll Along
Choose 20 musicals that have stayed with you or influenced you. One musical per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just a cover or poster.
#TheatreSky
Day 1
No explanations, no reviews, just a cover or poster.
#TheatreSky
Day 1
February 23, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Choose 20 musicals that have stayed with you or influenced you. One musical per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just a cover or poster.
#TheatreSky
Day 1
No explanations, no reviews, just a cover or poster.
#TheatreSky
Day 1
Enjoying my fellow holiday shoppers. Just heard a woman say all in one breath: I love you, too, oh look, this is 50 percent off.”
December 21, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Enjoying my fellow holiday shoppers. Just heard a woman say all in one breath: I love you, too, oh look, this is 50 percent off.”
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NEW: They’re already trying to cut social security. Dems in the senate saved it.
December 21, 2024 at 4:51 AM
NEW: They’re already trying to cut social security. Dems in the senate saved it.
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Elmo testifies in Congress for the House Appropriations subcommittee, espousing his support of music education and research in public schools. (2002)
November 15, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Elmo testifies in Congress for the House Appropriations subcommittee, espousing his support of music education and research in public schools. (2002)
Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now (i.e. book editor):
musical theatre (or theater if you prefer) musical director
piano teacher
choir accompanist
customer service manager
health and wellness coach
social media marketer
musical theatre (or theater if you prefer) musical director
piano teacher
choir accompanist
customer service manager
health and wellness coach
social media marketer
Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now (i.e. book editor):
Linux support technician
Sandwich and bracelet shop girl
Cocktail bartender
Teacher (kindergarten, 2nd grade, and assorted kids for ESL tutoring)
Audiobook narrator (very briefly, and volunteer only)
Linux support technician
Sandwich and bracelet shop girl
Cocktail bartender
Teacher (kindergarten, 2nd grade, and assorted kids for ESL tutoring)
Audiobook narrator (very briefly, and volunteer only)
Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now (i.e. freelance translator):
Saturday library assistant
Playgroup assistant
Assorted random temping
Agency stock take counting at WH Smiths across SE England
Research services assistant (and translator on the side)
Saturday library assistant
Playgroup assistant
Assorted random temping
Agency stock take counting at WH Smiths across SE England
Research services assistant (and translator on the side)
November 15, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now (i.e. book editor):
musical theatre (or theater if you prefer) musical director
piano teacher
choir accompanist
customer service manager
health and wellness coach
social media marketer
musical theatre (or theater if you prefer) musical director
piano teacher
choir accompanist
customer service manager
health and wellness coach
social media marketer