Erin Newton
@erinnewton.bsky.social
Editor, PhD student - Old Testament 🐉, contributing writer for Park Forum, nerd. Erincnewton.com. Typos are here because you get what you pay for on social media.
Editing 2 different dissertations right now with 2 very different style guides. The move from one project to the other in the middle of the day has me like George Costanza getting ready to order soup.
a man with glasses and a red jacket says i gotta focus . i 'm shifting into soup mode .
ALT: a man with glasses and a red jacket says i gotta focus . i 'm shifting into soup mode .
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November 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Editing 2 different dissertations right now with 2 very different style guides. The move from one project to the other in the middle of the day has me like George Costanza getting ready to order soup.
Only a couple of available spots left for editing services in 2025! If you have a dissertation that needs a proofreader or copyeditor, check out my rates and send a sample for a free quote! erincnewton.com
Erin C. Newton
erincnewton.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Only a couple of available spots left for editing services in 2025! If you have a dissertation that needs a proofreader or copyeditor, check out my rates and send a sample for a free quote! erincnewton.com
I started reading a #dissertation for my own research. Not even past the acknowledgements and I have seen 10 typos.
Friendly reminder that I'll proofread your dissertation for an affordable price. Copyediting services (line editing and footnote formatting/correction) also available.
Friendly reminder that I'll proofread your dissertation for an affordable price. Copyediting services (line editing and footnote formatting/correction) also available.
November 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I started reading a #dissertation for my own research. Not even past the acknowledgements and I have seen 10 typos.
Friendly reminder that I'll proofread your dissertation for an affordable price. Copyediting services (line editing and footnote formatting/correction) also available.
Friendly reminder that I'll proofread your dissertation for an affordable price. Copyediting services (line editing and footnote formatting/correction) also available.
Before anyone gets all weird, all my kids were born early (10 days, 13 days, and then 3 months early) --- but now we begin the EVERYONE'S BIRTHDAY IS IN NOVEMBER month, including Mr. Newton. Chaos. It's chaos month. And I love it.
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Before anyone gets all weird, all my kids were born early (10 days, 13 days, and then 3 months early) --- but now we begin the EVERYONE'S BIRTHDAY IS IN NOVEMBER month, including Mr. Newton. Chaos. It's chaos month. And I love it.
“I am not altogether on anybody's side, because nobody is altogether on my side, if you understand me: nobody cares for the woods as I care for them, not even Elves nowadays.”
Treebeard costume FTW.
Treebeard costume FTW.
November 1, 2025 at 3:27 AM
“I am not altogether on anybody's side, because nobody is altogether on my side, if you understand me: nobody cares for the woods as I care for them, not even Elves nowadays.”
Treebeard costume FTW.
Treebeard costume FTW.
Doctor: Ok, your chart says you take albuterol?
Me: yes, asthma.
Doctor: good good. And here we have a recent…. Rabies vaccine?!
Me:
Doctor: Bat? You’re giving “would touch a bat” vibes.
Me: precisely.
😐
Me: yes, asthma.
Doctor: good good. And here we have a recent…. Rabies vaccine?!
Me:
Doctor: Bat? You’re giving “would touch a bat” vibes.
Me: precisely.
😐
October 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Doctor: Ok, your chart says you take albuterol?
Me: yes, asthma.
Doctor: good good. And here we have a recent…. Rabies vaccine?!
Me:
Doctor: Bat? You’re giving “would touch a bat” vibes.
Me: precisely.
😐
Me: yes, asthma.
Doctor: good good. And here we have a recent…. Rabies vaccine?!
Me:
Doctor: Bat? You’re giving “would touch a bat” vibes.
Me: precisely.
😐
“Can you summarize that chapter?”
Me: “No, I forgot already, but there’s a missing space after footnote 7 and an inconsistent use of the Oxford comma.”
Me: “No, I forgot already, but there’s a missing space after footnote 7 and an inconsistent use of the Oxford comma.”
October 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“Can you summarize that chapter?”
Me: “No, I forgot already, but there’s a missing space after footnote 7 and an inconsistent use of the Oxford comma.”
Me: “No, I forgot already, but there’s a missing space after footnote 7 and an inconsistent use of the Oxford comma.”
In the last year I’ve edited 30+ journal articles, 30+ book reviews, and 18 full length monographs/dissertations.
If you’re looking for an editor, I’m here to help.
#academicpublishing
If you’re looking for an editor, I’m here to help.
#academicpublishing
October 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
In the last year I’ve edited 30+ journal articles, 30+ book reviews, and 18 full length monographs/dissertations.
If you’re looking for an editor, I’m here to help.
#academicpublishing
If you’re looking for an editor, I’m here to help.
#academicpublishing
About to start a new editing project, getting a dissertation ready for publication. The last one I did was the most fascinating topic I've ever read. So excited to read more amazing writers' work! Let's goooooo
October 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
About to start a new editing project, getting a dissertation ready for publication. The last one I did was the most fascinating topic I've ever read. So excited to read more amazing writers' work! Let's goooooo
Was feeling meh today, then one of the wigs arrived for this year's Halloween costume. Energy regained!! (This is not my costume, but I wore it on a video call today anyways)
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Was feeling meh today, then one of the wigs arrived for this year's Halloween costume. Energy regained!! (This is not my costume, but I wore it on a video call today anyways)
October 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Rearranging phrases is not avoiding plagiarism.
Signed, an editor with a (probably ADHD) pattern recognition skill.
Signed, an editor with a (probably ADHD) pattern recognition skill.
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Rearranging phrases is not avoiding plagiarism.
Signed, an editor with a (probably ADHD) pattern recognition skill.
Signed, an editor with a (probably ADHD) pattern recognition skill.
The 2025 Bookclub list is almost over. 3 books to go!!
October 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The 2025 Bookclub list is almost over. 3 books to go!!
Ok I put together the graphic that’s a lot less chaotic than my notes.
October 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Ok I put together the graphic that’s a lot less chaotic than my notes.
Sneak Peak of my little local bookclub list for 2026! My notes are sketchy.
I aim for variety of topics and 200-250ish pages. DEAR PUBLISHERS we need more audiobooks (read by humans)!! I actually took 3 options off 🙁 because our group needs that accessibility option often.
I aim for variety of topics and 200-250ish pages. DEAR PUBLISHERS we need more audiobooks (read by humans)!! I actually took 3 options off 🙁 because our group needs that accessibility option often.
October 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sneak Peak of my little local bookclub list for 2026! My notes are sketchy.
I aim for variety of topics and 200-250ish pages. DEAR PUBLISHERS we need more audiobooks (read by humans)!! I actually took 3 options off 🙁 because our group needs that accessibility option often.
I aim for variety of topics and 200-250ish pages. DEAR PUBLISHERS we need more audiobooks (read by humans)!! I actually took 3 options off 🙁 because our group needs that accessibility option often.
Picked up this at the thrift and immediately thought “I bet @courtneyellis.bsky.social would like this.”
October 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Picked up this at the thrift and immediately thought “I bet @courtneyellis.bsky.social would like this.”
Editing at 8am and the second sentence is an insult to senior scholars. It is too early for this.
a woman wearing a garfield t-shirt is drinking from a cup
ALT: a woman wearing a garfield t-shirt is drinking from a cup
media.tenor.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Editing at 8am and the second sentence is an insult to senior scholars. It is too early for this.
Celebrating #bannedbook week by unknowingly adding two of them to the newly installed book box! (And art💜)
October 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Celebrating #bannedbook week by unknowingly adding two of them to the newly installed book box! (And art💜)
I’ve spent the weekend building a little library book box, complete with tiny art museum. I’m selecting the books I’ve read before and will have a little “why I picked this” summary on IG. Very pleased with this venture.
October 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I’ve spent the weekend building a little library book box, complete with tiny art museum. I’m selecting the books I’ve read before and will have a little “why I picked this” summary on IG. Very pleased with this venture.
Editing allows me to read manuscripts and think about the weaknesses of its argument (and attempt to have the author address it).
Editing also prohibits me from writing rebuttal articles when they didn't heed my advice. Alas.
Editing also prohibits me from writing rebuttal articles when they didn't heed my advice. Alas.
October 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Editing allows me to read manuscripts and think about the weaknesses of its argument (and attempt to have the author address it).
Editing also prohibits me from writing rebuttal articles when they didn't heed my advice. Alas.
Editing also prohibits me from writing rebuttal articles when they didn't heed my advice. Alas.
I love authors so much but I will only send proofs in PDF form because authors tinker too much.
a man and a woman from the emperor 's new groove are standing next to each other and talking .
ALT: a man and a woman from the emperor 's new groove are standing next to each other and talking .
media.tenor.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I love authors so much but I will only send proofs in PDF form because authors tinker too much.
Passed comprehensive exams!! Officially a PhD candidate.
September 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Passed comprehensive exams!! Officially a PhD candidate.
Today's editing adventure is un-transliterating Hebrew text that failed to come across with unicode.
September 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Today's editing adventure is un-transliterating Hebrew text that failed to come across with unicode.
"On the 19th, we can't give you the park. We have a spring spectacular ice cream giveaway.”
"I misspoke. Yeah, it's May 20th."
"That is free. End of world. May 20th."
"I misspoke. Yeah, it's May 20th."
"That is free. End of world. May 20th."
September 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
"On the 19th, we can't give you the park. We have a spring spectacular ice cream giveaway.”
"I misspoke. Yeah, it's May 20th."
"That is free. End of world. May 20th."
"I misspoke. Yeah, it's May 20th."
"That is free. End of world. May 20th."