Jennifer Dinsmore

Hello and welcome, new followers! I haven't been great at keeping up with Bluesky, but I'm going to try to be here more often. (Although that may be more likely after the holidays.)

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Please be kind to retail workers. It can be a stressful time of year, but that's no excuse to treat us as subhuman.

Are we distracted? We're trying to help five people at once. Can't locate anyone? Consider that we may all be helping others, and don't shout abuse at the next one of us you see.

We have merch! Can confirm the sweaters are cozy and the stickers super cute!

Cream and orange colored cat staring curiously at a pumpkin directly in front of it.

Cream and orange colored cat looking down inquisitively at a pumpkin sitting in front of it.

We think you could all use a bonus #StetPet, so here's Charlie, #StetPet editorial assistant of Ontario editor @jenniferdinsmore.bsky.social.

"Charlie is also not one for costumes, but I've always liked this picture of him. He helps me as an editor by reminding me to stay curious!"

Jennifer Dinsmore Editorial Professional editing and proofreading services for self-publishing authors of contemporary, historical, and speculative fiction writers.

Update: I am now closed for bookings for 2024.

I have accepted a full-time freelance contract, so my editorial services are on hold for a few months. That said, I will consider projects for spring 2025 and beyond. Query at jenniferdinsmoreeditorial.com

As always, don't forget to keep creating!

Hello, new followers! Nice to meet you.

I'm Jennifer, a copyeditor & certified proofreader. I specialize in working with indie authors. I live in ON, Canada, with my partner and our two pets. I'll post about the written word, but also about my fav shows, art, and things that bring me joy.

Scenes from the bookstore:

A woman couldn't find a book. She gave me a high five & called me a rockstar when I found it.

I was cashing out a woman when she said, "You're so pretty! Like a mermaid! Like Ariel" She walked back through the store later & called out "Have a wonderful night, Ariel!"

treasurers ---> treasures
The first refers to the people who count the monetary worth of treasure (valuables), the second refers to the treasure found. A typo the eye can easily skip over, but I think you'd be disappointed if you went hunting for gems and found a group of accountants instead!

Every time I even *think* about not checking the spelling of what feels like the thousandth name during a proof, inevitably the next name is spelled incorrectly. So, evergreen reminder for copyeditors and proofreaders: Always, always, always check names!

A black-and-tan German Shepherd stands on a gravel path.

Got in a quick, early #StetWalk before the heat dome descends! ☀️

I have an appointment and a bookselling shift today, but hope to get in a bit of editing as well. (The MLM romance I'm working on is super cute!) Have a very happy Wednesday, all

And remember that no matter your sexual or gender orientation, you are loved, valued, and deserve to live your life as you wish. Jennifer Dinsmore Editorial editorial will always be a safe space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA2S+.

A Caucasian woman with red hair smiles at the camera. She's wearing a yellow shirt.

Happy Pride! I'm excited this is the month I start a copyedit on a sweet (and steamy!) gay romance novella. I've worked with this client before, and I can't wait to fall in love with these characters and their path to happy ever after!

FOR WRITERS | Allison Alexander Articles, databases, and a podcast for writers who want to publish sci-fi and fantasy novels.

Psst. I've got this whole list of free resources for SFF writers on my website, including comp-finder databases, a literary agent database, a book editor directory, and more. Have at 'er! #Writing #SFF www.aealexander.com/...

Georgina Kiersten Trans Non-binary and Fall Into You More to Love and Splinter by Jasper Hyde.

The trans rights readathon is happening next week and I would like to take the time to remind you that I'M A TRANS AUTHOR! You can find all of my books at georginakiersten.com

Agreed.

WHERE IS THE DIVERSITY IN PUBLISHING? THE 2023 DIVERSITY BASELINE SURVEY RESULTS The Diversity Baseline Survey was created to answer a question: Does the book industry have a diversity problem? A benchmark to measure the demographics of the publishing workforce was missing from…

Lee & Low issues its latest Diversity Baseline Survey of the publishing industry (most recent prior survey was 2019) blog.leeandlow.com/2024/02/28/2...

Yay, @tobinelliott.bsky.social!! I'm so very excited for you.

Hello friends! Print Run is doing lots of recording soon and we are running low on queries and first pages to (anonymously) critique! If you'd like yours to be considered, send it along to printrunpodcast@gmail.com!

How do you not see it?

Thanks so much for sharing, Allison!

Psst! Canadians! The eligibility listing period for the Aurora Awards is now open. Make sure your eligible works from 2023 are listed so folks can vote for them when the time comes! www.csffa.ca

Thank you!

Aww, thanks! That's so sweet. I'll keep that in mind ❤️

Hi, Elizabeth! Thanks for the well wishes ☺️

Hello, Bluesky! And Happy New Year!

I've been very quiet lately. 2023 was a rough year, and I just did not have the mental capacity to keep up here the past few months. But that changes soon! #WritingCommunity #AmEditing

Recent picture for those remarking on her youthful looks!

Thank you! Although that's an older picture; there's definitely more grey in that fur now.

Thank you!

A black-and-tan German Shepherd "smiles" at the camera.

Look who's twelve years old today!! 🥳

We love you, Roxy.