Alexandra Peace

Text and a logo of an open book with sparkles emerging from it. The text: Self-Paced Courses for Editors & Writers: Exploring "Passive" Income, Coaching Writers, Working with Indie Authors, Pitch Yourself, Editing Memoir, and the DIY Developmental Edit. TanyaGold.com. Scholarships Available.

Hey, #Editors & #WritingCommunity! 👋🏻

I've topped up the scholarships for all my self-paced courses again!

There's a limited number of scholarship spots for editors and writers from marginalized groups.

They're first-come, first-serve, no questions asked.

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#AmEditing #WriterSky 💙📚

Sorry, didn't get the link right: @closereadingie.bsky.social

Hey, potential indexers ... ask me about my indexing course at TMU staring in January.

And, if you can't take mine, take Jola Komornicka's (@closereadingie) course. Starts a few weeks later.

Conscious Style Guide is on Bluesky! What to expect: posts that help you think critically about language and design as tools for equity and self-expression.

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Its existence has been confirmed by a reliable eye witness. The logo was supposedly added during the 1990s renovation after the Jays 1993 success. Actual creator still a rumour

In case you're wondering how reliable the MS Word "similarity check" is in its "Editor" function: it just found 10 similarities to online content in a file that is just website text collated into 46 pages. ALT: It should have flagged almost every line as existing online verbatim, but did not.

Thanks, will try again!!

Any hints on making the mayo? I have tried the two-minute mayo that you recommended ages ago, but no luck, it's just liquid, not thick at all. I really want to be able to make mayo!!

I'm teaching indexing at TMU in January. Any questions?

Margaret, winter 2025: Alex is an engaging instructor who generously shares her knowledge and her expertise. Alex's feedback was perceptive and encouraging.... Alex instilled a deep appreciation for the art and craft of indexing.

A family member in Portland Oregon died unexpectedly and left behind a 2 year old husky who is currently on a 5 day hold in a shelter while I try to figure out a way to get her to me here in Portland Maine so that I can adopt her...without it costing All the Money.

Anyone have any ideas?

Sorry, TMU has updated their website. New URL: continuing.torontomu.ca/search/publi...
Thanks to @editrix-rachel.bsky.social for pointing this out!!

Interested in indexing? I'm teaching at TMU this winter: continuing.torontomu.ca/search/publi...

"Alex is a tremendously knowledgeable, generous, and supportive instructor, and her course is an excellent doorway into the profession of book indexing." Georgia, student, winter 2024

Is the first hat knit with Noro?

Gah! One of my main reasons (as a Canadian) for going to M-W!!!! What do you mean they are gone?!?!

17:02 From DNR

The Lake George wildfire is now under control. That means the fire is responding well to suppression efforts. It is not expected to grow beyond the current estimated 288 hectares. We anticipate extinguishing it before winter conditions arrive. No structures were damaged.

It's a fine, fine place to be.

Dismissed and depressed: Survey digs into women’s health in the Maritimes | CBC News The results of a first-of-its-kind survey in the Maritimes paints a bleak picture of women censoring their health concerns amid a pattern of dismissal and bias within the health-care system.

27,000!!! That response rate says it all.

"[The results]...paint a bleak picture of women censoring their health concerns amid a pattern of dismissal and bias within the health-care system."

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Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Book

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Interested in indexing? I'm teaching at TMU this winter: continuing.torontomu.ca/search/publi...

"This course provided an excellent introduction to indexing! Additionally, the instructor went above and beyond to provide feedback and support throughout the course." Jolie, student, winter 2025

LAKE GEORGE WILDFIRE UPDATE

13:00: The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and grew slightly to an estimated 288 hectares due to ongoing dry, windy conditions. No reports of damage to structures. The fire is burning deep and today’s high temperature will be a challenge.

I like this plan.

Thanksgiving 🇨🇦 is in ONE WEEK! If you're planning a turkey dinner, maybe you'd find value in this book? 👇

American Society for Indexing (@asindexing.bsky.social) Non-profit professional association of indexers. We advocate, educate, and provide the central resource for indexing. https://www.asindexing.org/

From @asindexing.bsky.social: Thinking that surely #book #indexing is something #AI could do? … ASI has published its statement on indexing using #LLM-based AI tools — these tools simply don't do a good job. For a quality index, use a human indexer. asindexing.org/ai-news/stat...

12:35: The Lake George wildfire remains uncontrolled this afternoon, with winds still gusty but less intense than previous days. Humidity levels are expected to stay relatively high today, which will support fire suppression efforts.

BAXTERS HARBOUR WOODS FIRE UPDATE

Near Black Hole Falls

11:45: Yesterday afternoon, October 4, Canning fire personnel responded to reports of smoke visible across the Bay, near Baxters Harbour and seen from Scott's Bay (Kings County). Upon arrival in the area, crews confirmed the smoke.

Due to southwest and west winds, significant smoke is expected to be pushed into communities east of the Lake George wildfire tonight.

Friends! I'm dreadful at promotion, so I'm asking for your help over the next few weeks. Book sales don't benefit me personally, but I do want #AfterTheFeast to succeed as a fundraiser.

Today's ask: I'm not on Instagram. If you are & you like this book, would you post about it over there? 🙏

LAKE GEORGE WILDFIRE UPDATE

11:11: The Lake George wildfire remains out of control. The fire grew by an estimated 5 hectares yesterday in unfavourable firefighting conditions, bringing the total size to around 250 hectares.

18:12: The Lake George wildfire remains out of control, currently estimated at 245 ha. There are no reports of structural damage at this time. Efforts to construct fire breaks around the perimeter are ongoing. Three additional contracted helicopters arrived today and will begin operations tomorrow.

The current response on site includes 23 (DNR) personnel, 20 local firefighters, four from the Northwest Territories, one DNR helicopter, two contracted helicopters, and 18 pieces of heavy equipment engaged in constructing fire breaks.

Information from DNR. Photos from the goverment.

October 2