Jeanette Fast Redmond
@fastediting.biz
Freelance editor/writer for Catholic and scholarly publishers, nonprofits, and authors. Conscious language and autism advocate. Mom, geek, Austenite, knitter/crocheter, pet herder, cancer survivor. She/her.
#editing #writing #publishing #Catholic
Tomorrow night in Philly! I'll join a panel at the American Philosophical Society to discuss developmental editing: what it is, when it happens in a manuscript workflow, how to find an editor or a client, and advice for writers and editors. Looking forward to it!
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Tomorrow night in Philly! I'll join a panel at the American Philosophical Society to discuss developmental editing: what it is, when it happens in a manuscript workflow, how to find an editor or a client, and advice for writers and editors. Looking forward to it!
Challenge: Post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell-hole it is.
August 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Challenge: Post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell-hole it is.
Hi friends! I had fun talking with Therese Brown of the Association of Catholic Publishers about self-publishing scams and how to spot them. The video is here. Enjoy!
youtu.be/772DDVDT85o...
youtu.be/772DDVDT85o...
December 2, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Hi friends! I had fun talking with Therese Brown of the Association of Catholic Publishers about self-publishing scams and how to spot them. The video is here. Enjoy!
youtu.be/772DDVDT85o...
youtu.be/772DDVDT85o...
Cute kitten checkpoint for those who need a break from *gestures vaguely*
November 5, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Cute kitten checkpoint for those who need a break from *gestures vaguely*
I literally stopped traffic this week to grab this little guy who was running around under moving cars, scared out of his mind. My kid now insists we keep him, obviously. Orange kitten saviors unite!
October 3, 2024 at 1:54 PM
I literally stopped traffic this week to grab this little guy who was running around under moving cars, scared out of his mind. My kid now insists we keep him, obviously. Orange kitten saviors unite!
Happy new year to my Jewish friends, colleagues, and clients!
October 3, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Happy new year to my Jewish friends, colleagues, and clients!
The cat distribution system seems to have decided we need a 3rd cat. We rescued this little dude yesterday on a major road in rush hour when I saw him darting between moving cars. /1
October 2, 2024 at 5:14 PM
The cat distribution system seems to have decided we need a 3rd cat. We rescued this little dude yesterday on a major road in rush hour when I saw him darting between moving cars. /1
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #319,412!
September 17, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #319,412!
Congratulations to Marylynn Wesson! Her book "Building a Firm Foundation: An Invitation to Parents of Children Preparing for Sacraments" won two prizes:
1/2
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July 16, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Congratulations to Marylynn Wesson! Her book "Building a Firm Foundation: An Invitation to Parents of Children Preparing for Sacraments" won two prizes:
1/2
1/2
When you spend the afternoon completely emptying and reorganizing your pantry, you have to create this:
June 30, 2024 at 11:52 PM
When you spend the afternoon completely emptying and reorganizing your pantry, you have to create this:
Had SO MUCH FUN teaching 4th graders about my work as an editor at Career Day today. Watching their eyes bug out when I introduced this example was worth the raspy voice by the end of 90 minutes.
May 13, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Had SO MUCH FUN teaching 4th graders about my work as an editor at Career Day today. Watching their eyes bug out when I introduced this example was worth the raspy voice by the end of 90 minutes.
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April 4, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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Season tickets to the Philadelphia Ballet = one of the best things I do for myself. Saw Alvin Ailey’s “The River” yesterday (as part of 3 Dance Masterpieces) and it was breathtaking.
March 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Season tickets to the Philadelphia Ballet = one of the best things I do for myself. Saw Alvin Ailey’s “The River” yesterday (as part of 3 Dance Masterpieces) and it was breathtaking.
Did a tangle last night to clear my head after a frustrating day.
March 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Did a tangle last night to clear my head after a frustrating day.
My new hobby: Zentangle! This is my very first one. Considering how methodical and left-brained I tend to be, I really enjoy this way of engaging with my creative, freeform side. It’s a great form of self-care.
March 9, 2024 at 5:49 PM
My new hobby: Zentangle! This is my very first one. Considering how methodical and left-brained I tend to be, I really enjoy this way of engaging with my creative, freeform side. It’s a great form of self-care.
Closing out a long productive week by remembering that it’s International Woman’s Day!
March 8, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Closing out a long productive week by remembering that it’s International Woman’s Day!
TFW a tech support chat dude attempts to crack a joke you've been hearing your entire life.
March 6, 2024 at 5:06 PM
TFW a tech support chat dude attempts to crack a joke you've been hearing your entire life.
New post on the blog! I go into big-picture and little-picture ways to cut text length (which also helps text be more lively and engaging).
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#amediting #editing #editor #edibuddies #writing #writer
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#amediting #editing #editor #edibuddies #writing #writer
March 1, 2024 at 4:46 PM
New post on the blog! I go into big-picture and little-picture ways to cut text length (which also helps text be more lively and engaging).
www.fastediting.biz/...
#amediting #editing #editor #edibuddies #writing #writer
www.fastediting.biz/...
#amediting #editing #editor #edibuddies #writing #writer
Further on the subject of mimeographs (see my post from yesterday): Here’s a museum website that explains it.
museumofprinting.org...
museumofprinting.org...
February 29, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Further on the subject of mimeographs (see my post from yesterday): Here’s a museum website that explains it.
museumofprinting.org...
museumofprinting.org...
I edited my first publication in 4th grade (on mimeograph — remember those?), so I can’t wait to tell these 4th graders about editing!
#editing #editor #edibuddies
#editing #editor #edibuddies
February 28, 2024 at 10:30 PM
I edited my first publication in 4th grade (on mimeograph — remember those?), so I can’t wait to tell these 4th graders about editing!
#editing #editor #edibuddies
#editing #editor #edibuddies
The changes in publishing over the recent decades make it harder to break into editing. So where do you start? ACES, the Society for Editors, has a new (free) resource that might interest you:
aceseditors.org/asse...
aceseditors.org/asse...
February 27, 2024 at 3:37 PM
The changes in publishing over the recent decades make it harder to break into editing. So where do you start? ACES, the Society for Editors, has a new (free) resource that might interest you:
aceseditors.org/asse...
aceseditors.org/asse...
¡Felicidades a mi cliente William Calvo-Quirós! His book "Undocumented Saints: The Politics of Migrating Devotions" has won Best First Book in the History of Religions by the American Academy of Religion. I was honored to support your work on this project, William!
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February 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM
¡Felicidades a mi cliente William Calvo-Quirós! His book "Undocumented Saints: The Politics of Migrating Devotions" has won Best First Book in the History of Religions by the American Academy of Religion. I was honored to support your work on this project, William!
academic.oup.com/boo...
academic.oup.com/boo...
2 of 12 large motifs of my new crochet project done. (It’s an Annie’s pattern; I’m not that innovative.)
#crochet #knit #yarnlove #handmade
#crochet #knit #yarnlove #handmade
February 13, 2024 at 9:27 PM
2 of 12 large motifs of my new crochet project done. (It’s an Annie’s pattern; I’m not that innovative.)
#crochet #knit #yarnlove #handmade
#crochet #knit #yarnlove #handmade
NEW ON THE BLOG! If you're a freelancer, have you ever taken a solo business retreat? Not sure where to start? Come read about my data-driven approach to reconnecting with your business for 2024!
#freelancing #entrepreneurlife #womeninbusiness
#freelancing #entrepreneurlife #womeninbusiness
February 1, 2024 at 9:15 PM
NEW ON THE BLOG! If you're a freelancer, have you ever taken a solo business retreat? Not sure where to start? Come read about my data-driven approach to reconnecting with your business for 2024!
#freelancing #entrepreneurlife #womeninbusiness
#freelancing #entrepreneurlife #womeninbusiness