Victoria Wroblewski
@inkhornedits.bsky.social
Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader | Omnivorous Reader, Fannibal, and Opinionated Person.
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A reminder for all those who, like me, are struggling to build and maintain a consistent work and life schedule.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #VictoriaErickson
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #VictoriaErickson
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A reminder for all those who, like me, are struggling to build and maintain a consistent work and life schedule.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #VictoriaErickson
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #VictoriaErickson
Meshuggener, noun, adjective
informal : a foolish or crazy person
In a sentence: Find me one congressman that isn’t a grade A meshuggener—just one!
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
informal : a foolish or crazy person
In a sentence: Find me one congressman that isn’t a grade A meshuggener—just one!
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Meshuggener, noun, adjective
informal : a foolish or crazy person
In a sentence: Find me one congressman that isn’t a grade A meshuggener—just one!
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
informal : a foolish or crazy person
In a sentence: Find me one congressman that isn’t a grade A meshuggener—just one!
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
Something that's really cool but also really daunting about editing is that there is no clear or set career path to it, so it's always interesting to hear how someone else got into it.
An Editor’s Origin Story editorstorontoblog.com/2025/11/05/a...
An Editor’s Origin Story editorstorontoblog.com/2025/11/05/a...
The evolution of an editor
A seasoned editor tells how she evolved from being a writer.
editorstorontoblog.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Something that's really cool but also really daunting about editing is that there is no clear or set career path to it, so it's always interesting to hear how someone else got into it.
An Editor’s Origin Story editorstorontoblog.com/2025/11/05/a...
An Editor’s Origin Story editorstorontoblog.com/2025/11/05/a...
One of the most frustrating parts of editing is hunting for rules to explain edits that you know are correct, but you can't remember why!
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#Editing #Grammar #EnglishIsHard
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#Editing #Grammar #EnglishIsHard
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November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
One of the most frustrating parts of editing is hunting for rules to explain edits that you know are correct, but you can't remember why!
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#Editing #Grammar #EnglishIsHard
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#Editing #Grammar #EnglishIsHard
We like to drag authors from the casket Barthes put them in to present the corpse as proof of the “true” meaning of a text. Yes, there are some questions that only the dead author can answer, but meaning and interpretation go far beyond canonicity.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #InkhornEdits #BrandonSanderson
#QuoteOfTheWeek #InkhornEdits #BrandonSanderson
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We like to drag authors from the casket Barthes put them in to present the corpse as proof of the “true” meaning of a text. Yes, there are some questions that only the dead author can answer, but meaning and interpretation go far beyond canonicity.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #InkhornEdits #BrandonSanderson
#QuoteOfTheWeek #InkhornEdits #BrandonSanderson
Scaramouch, noun
or scaramouche
1: usually capitalized: stock character in the Italian commedia dell’ arte
2 a: a cowardly buffoon : ne’er-do-well
2 b: rascal, scamp
In a sentence: That scaramouch can be relied upon for a good fandango and very little else.
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words
or scaramouche
1: usually capitalized: stock character in the Italian commedia dell’ arte
2 a: a cowardly buffoon : ne’er-do-well
2 b: rascal, scamp
In a sentence: That scaramouch can be relied upon for a good fandango and very little else.
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Scaramouch, noun
or scaramouche
1: usually capitalized: stock character in the Italian commedia dell’ arte
2 a: a cowardly buffoon : ne’er-do-well
2 b: rascal, scamp
In a sentence: That scaramouch can be relied upon for a good fandango and very little else.
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words
or scaramouche
1: usually capitalized: stock character in the Italian commedia dell’ arte
2 a: a cowardly buffoon : ne’er-do-well
2 b: rascal, scamp
In a sentence: That scaramouch can be relied upon for a good fandango and very little else.
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words
Authors do much, much more than writing and plotting. This is a cool statistical breakdown of where authors tend to spend their time.
What Does a Writer Actually Do? We Surveyed 500+ Authors insights.bookbub.com/what-does-a-... #publishing #feedly
What Does a Writer Actually Do? We Surveyed 500+ Authors insights.bookbub.com/what-does-a-... #publishing #feedly
What Does a Writer Actually Do? We Surveyed 500+ Authors
We asked more than 500 authors — both traditionally and self-published — what their typical week looks like. See what they had to say!
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November 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Authors do much, much more than writing and plotting. This is a cool statistical breakdown of where authors tend to spend their time.
What Does a Writer Actually Do? We Surveyed 500+ Authors insights.bookbub.com/what-does-a-... #publishing #feedly
What Does a Writer Actually Do? We Surveyed 500+ Authors insights.bookbub.com/what-does-a-... #publishing #feedly
I'm shifting my focus to longer content. The quote and vocabulary posts will continue, as will article shares, but otherwise, I'm going to be posting less as I work on the blog I'll be launching later this year. Stay tuned for updates!
#updates #writing #editing #InkhornEdits
#updates #writing #editing #InkhornEdits
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I'm shifting my focus to longer content. The quote and vocabulary posts will continue, as will article shares, but otherwise, I'm going to be posting less as I work on the blog I'll be launching later this year. Stay tuned for updates!
#updates #writing #editing #InkhornEdits
#updates #writing #editing #InkhornEdits
In honor of Halloween, I present this singularly unnerving description of an intelligent psychopath and sadist.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Hannibal
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Hannibal
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
In honor of Halloween, I present this singularly unnerving description of an intelligent psychopath and sadist.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Hannibal
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Hannibal
Some slightly vulgar linguistics to brighten your day!
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#linguistics #merriamwebster #expletives
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#linguistics #merriamwebster #expletives
TikTok - Make Your Day
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October 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Some slightly vulgar linguistics to brighten your day!
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#linguistics #merriamwebster #expletives
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#linguistics #merriamwebster #expletives
Maladroit, adjective
1: marked by a lack of dexterity or skill : clumsy
2: revealing a lack of perception, judgment, or finesse : tactless, inept, bungling
In a sentence: Nymphadora Tonks is a perfect example of a maladroit person, in both senses of the word!
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words
1: marked by a lack of dexterity or skill : clumsy
2: revealing a lack of perception, judgment, or finesse : tactless, inept, bungling
In a sentence: Nymphadora Tonks is a perfect example of a maladroit person, in both senses of the word!
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words
October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Maladroit, adjective
1: marked by a lack of dexterity or skill : clumsy
2: revealing a lack of perception, judgment, or finesse : tactless, inept, bungling
In a sentence: Nymphadora Tonks is a perfect example of a maladroit person, in both senses of the word!
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words
1: marked by a lack of dexterity or skill : clumsy
2: revealing a lack of perception, judgment, or finesse : tactless, inept, bungling
In a sentence: Nymphadora Tonks is a perfect example of a maladroit person, in both senses of the word!
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words
It's a simple one today: a profile/interview with a career freelance editor and writer.
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editorstorontoblog.com/2025/10/22/e...
Paul Carlucci, Editor and Author
Paul Carlucci, Editor for Life, shares his experience on editing and writing coaching.
editorstorontoblog.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It's a simple one today: a profile/interview with a career freelance editor and writer.
editorstorontoblog.com/2025/10/22/e...
editorstorontoblog.com/2025/10/22/e...
A little Friday Funny. Cautionary tale about the importance of proofreading! 😃😁😆🤣
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Mondays am I right #work #workhumor #pr #balls #publicrelations
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October 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A little Friday Funny. Cautionary tale about the importance of proofreading! 😃😁😆🤣
www.tiktok.com/@johnthecrap...
www.tiktok.com/@johnthecrap...
Perhaps that’s why readers tend to hoard books. I have shelves of books that I shall never read again because I've outgrown them, but I have no intention of disposing of them. They have significance in my own personal history.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #DorothySayers
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #DorothySayers
October 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Perhaps that’s why readers tend to hoard books. I have shelves of books that I shall never read again because I've outgrown them, but I have no intention of disposing of them. They have significance in my own personal history.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #DorothySayers
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #DorothySayers
Semantic Satiation, noun
psychological phenomenon: repetition of a word causes the listener/reader to temporarily process it as nonsense.
In a sentence: If you write "their" repeatedly, it stops looking like a word; that's semantic satiation.
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
psychological phenomenon: repetition of a word causes the listener/reader to temporarily process it as nonsense.
In a sentence: If you write "their" repeatedly, it stops looking like a word; that's semantic satiation.
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
October 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Semantic Satiation, noun
psychological phenomenon: repetition of a word causes the listener/reader to temporarily process it as nonsense.
In a sentence: If you write "their" repeatedly, it stops looking like a word; that's semantic satiation.
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
psychological phenomenon: repetition of a word causes the listener/reader to temporarily process it as nonsense.
In a sentence: If you write "their" repeatedly, it stops looking like a word; that's semantic satiation.
#WedsWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
Some people also categorize a line edit as a "heavy" copy edit.
What Is Line Editing And How Do I Use It To Better My Draft? self-publishingschool.com/what-is-line... # #feedly
What Is Line Editing And How Do I Use It To Better My Draft? self-publishingschool.com/what-is-line... # #feedly
What Is Line Editing And How Do I Use It To Better My Draft?
In this article, we’ll look at different types of editing. What is line editing? What is copy editing? Do you need to have both? Let's dive in...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Some people also categorize a line edit as a "heavy" copy edit.
What Is Line Editing And How Do I Use It To Better My Draft? self-publishingschool.com/what-is-line... # #feedly
What Is Line Editing And How Do I Use It To Better My Draft? self-publishingschool.com/what-is-line... # #feedly
A lot of editors turn off the Word suggestions completely. This is because, for every relevant suggestion, there are about ten that look like this.
Never. Just. Accept. Word. Suggestions.
#microsoftword #writing #editing #InkhornEditor
Never. Just. Accept. Word. Suggestions.
#microsoftword #writing #editing #InkhornEditor
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A lot of editors turn off the Word suggestions completely. This is because, for every relevant suggestion, there are about ten that look like this.
Never. Just. Accept. Word. Suggestions.
#microsoftword #writing #editing #InkhornEditor
Never. Just. Accept. Word. Suggestions.
#microsoftword #writing #editing #InkhornEditor
I’m not a huge poetry person, so I don’t have anything clever to say about this; I just like the way it sounds. That, and it's seasonally appropriate!
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #WilliamWordsworth
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #WilliamWordsworth
October 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I’m not a huge poetry person, so I don’t have anything clever to say about this; I just like the way it sounds. That, and it's seasonally appropriate!
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #WilliamWordsworth
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #WilliamWordsworth
Gonzo, adjective
1: a style of journalism marked by a lack of objectivity
2 informal: very strange or unusual : bizarre, far-out
In a sentence: If Gonzo the Muppet wrote about Jim Henson, that would be gonzo journalism!
#WednesdayWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
1: a style of journalism marked by a lack of objectivity
2 informal: very strange or unusual : bizarre, far-out
In a sentence: If Gonzo the Muppet wrote about Jim Henson, that would be gonzo journalism!
#WednesdayWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
October 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Gonzo, adjective
1: a style of journalism marked by a lack of objectivity
2 informal: very strange or unusual : bizarre, far-out
In a sentence: If Gonzo the Muppet wrote about Jim Henson, that would be gonzo journalism!
#WednesdayWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
1: a style of journalism marked by a lack of objectivity
2 informal: very strange or unusual : bizarre, far-out
In a sentence: If Gonzo the Muppet wrote about Jim Henson, that would be gonzo journalism!
#WednesdayWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
Fun little post about verbification and a reminder that characters can have their own little sayings and verbal ticks, and they can also make sayings up on the fly.
to Agatha Christie (v.tr.) stancarey.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/t...
to Agatha Christie (v.tr.) stancarey.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/t...
to Agatha Christie (v.tr.)
The conversion of nouns to verbs (to impact, to medal, to leverage, to architect) is a continual object of criticism and word rage. But language has been verbing for as long as it has languaged. In…
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October 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Fun little post about verbification and a reminder that characters can have their own little sayings and verbal ticks, and they can also make sayings up on the fly.
to Agatha Christie (v.tr.) stancarey.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/t...
to Agatha Christie (v.tr.) stancarey.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/t...
A humorous exchange from the queries of the last book I edited (shared with the author's consent). It's also a good example of why you should check if something feels off.
#Editing #Queries #Writing #factchecking #InkhornEditor
#Editing #Queries #Writing #factchecking #InkhornEditor
October 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A humorous exchange from the queries of the last book I edited (shared with the author's consent). It's also a good example of why you should check if something feels off.
#Editing #Queries #Writing #factchecking #InkhornEditor
#Editing #Queries #Writing #factchecking #InkhornEditor
No knock against the German language; I enjoyed my two semesters of it in college, but all I can recall now is "Ich kann Fledermäuse mit einem Eierlöffel töten," which is not only magnificently useless, but patently untrue!
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #ThomasLovePeacock
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #ThomasLovePeacock
October 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
No knock against the German language; I enjoyed my two semesters of it in college, but all I can recall now is "Ich kann Fledermäuse mit einem Eierlöffel töten," which is not only magnificently useless, but patently untrue!
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #ThomasLovePeacock
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #ThomasLovePeacock
Tartle, verb
Scottish
hesitation when trying to remember someone’s name
In a sentence: I’ll bet you two beers that she’s going to tartle when she tries to introduce him!
#WednesdayWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
Scottish
hesitation when trying to remember someone’s name
In a sentence: I’ll bet you two beers that she’s going to tartle when she tries to introduce him!
#WednesdayWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
October 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Tartle, verb
Scottish
hesitation when trying to remember someone’s name
In a sentence: I’ll bet you two beers that she’s going to tartle when she tries to introduce him!
#WednesdayWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
Scottish
hesitation when trying to remember someone’s name
In a sentence: I’ll bet you two beers that she’s going to tartle when she tries to introduce him!
#WednesdayWordOfTheWeek #Vocabulary #Words #InkhornEditor
1/3 Sometimes you're just trying to verify a compound that you already know is open, but you've been editing for hours, and the word "their" looks wrong no matter how you spell it, so you need to make sure, and you accidentally discover gems like this:
unabridged.merriam-webster.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
1/3 Sometimes you're just trying to verify a compound that you already know is open, but you've been editing for hours, and the word "their" looks wrong no matter how you spell it, so you need to make sure, and you accidentally discover gems like this:
I can categorically state that I've never gained a moment’s peace through worry. Preparation, yes, but once preparation is done, or if the thing cannot be prepared for, you gain nothing in trying to deal with it before it arrives.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Seneca
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Seneca
October 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I can categorically state that I've never gained a moment’s peace through worry. Preparation, yes, but once preparation is done, or if the thing cannot be prepared for, you gain nothing in trying to deal with it before it arrives.
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Seneca
#QuoteOfTheWeek #quotes #InkhornEdits #Seneca