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Use what tools you have while writing—but then hire an editor. Technology can only do so much.
Footsteps is not a word, but foksters is? What fresh hell is this? Go home, Word. You’re drunk.
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Cat-sitting. Can confirm that this is what that cat is saying.
That’s not your pencil. It is her pencil
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First Adobe changed their Terms to give themselves a permanent license to any content you produce using their software. Then they pretended it was a misunderstanding. Then Adobe gaslit people who pointed out that they are full of BS. Then they put out damage limitation statements that mean nothing. I have cancelled Adobe and so should you if you are a creator who has a backbone. Here is what I have done: 1. Premiere Pro -> Davinci Resolve This is an upgrade. The software is less clunky and actually works better. Integration with hardware is better. No licences. No monthly payments. I bought the Speed Editor Keyboard that comes with a Resolve license - absolute bargain of a deal. 2. Photoshop -> Affinity Photo This is also an upgrade. After an hour of getting used to it, Affinity software actually works better. Image editing and my YouTube workflow are better. 3. Illustrator -> Affinity Designer Same as above - actually very good software. *** In the last few years Adobe’s competitors have caught up with and overtaken Adobe. I was blind to how good the alternatives have become, using Adobe stuff because I was a creature of habit. Would very strongly recommend trying the alternatives out. You might surprise yourself… And save a boatload of cash.
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The only perspective on AI that matters
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The last Saturday in April is Independent Bookstore Day. 📚 How are you celebrating? proofitwithrita.com/independ…
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if you haven’t already seen this thread on the webtoons subreddit, check it out below and know your rights when it comes to publishing contracts!
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*The social media girls got stranded with car problems this morning* Us: hello, can we get a tow? *the wrecker service guy: Well I got ten toes (🦶) but none of em’ I can spare — AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH Us: sir we need help 🥹🙂 Him: I know imma coming to get ya.
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Is A Call For Diversity In Publishing Real? As a BIPOC author, I am biracial. That means I don't fit in one box. Being half-Puerto Rican & half-Korean, I've written both cultures in my books. What I find most discouraging about this industry is their call for BIPOC stories. However, no matter how well written, how good it is, or how interesting the premise might be - I still see the mega book deals given to non-BIPOC authors. There are still fewer ethnic stories getting acquired. There is a call for BIPOC stories. I've written a Korean-themed thriller, and I can't tell you how many people thought the premise was "fantastic" and the writing was well done, but they're still passing. Regardless of who writes a story, yes, it still has to be executed well. However, when we give them diverse stories, BIPOC writers will often hear: "Sorry, we didn't connect with it." So, as a biracial author, I must ask an honest question: Is it really the writing you don't connect with or the culture that isn't yours? Here are the facts: institutional racism and subconscious racism still exist. This is evident in that 75-80% of big contracts are still given to non-BIPOC authors and their non-BIPOC stories. True diversity should go beyond exploitative marketing language. #WritingCommunity #BIPOC #WOC #OWNVOICES
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Great read!
Replying to @bhootbabe
In the meantime, my debut YA romcom, about the Elizabeth Darcy-esque daughter of working class Bangladeshi immigrants in NJ who thwarts her mother’s matchmaking attempts by entering into a fake dating scheme, is out in paperback NEXT WEEK! Get your copy: linktr.ee/priyankataslim
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I'll be honest—I've done this. 😅
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'I want that fable on my desk, AESOP!'
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Fonts hanging out
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Reminder: respirators (also known as KN95s, N95s etc) don’t just strain. That’s why they work for small particles including aerosols containing viruses and smoke! (Note: flashing imagery at 0:25sec)
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What I told my students: Copy editing is just about the most fun you can have legally.
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I need the internet’s help here: What color is that polish? I checked the comments—he doesn’t know.
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Pouring out a little coffee for all those copyeditors making decisions that half the readers will perceive as "mistakes" no matter which choice is made. (But I'm definitely not really going to pour out any of my coffee. I need it!) #AmEditing
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I used to work in a call center. 😱
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A wonderful thing about editing: Edit for 10 minutes: lots to learn Edit for 10 years: lots to learn Edit for 100 years: lots to learn
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