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Jerrica
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🇨🇦 Writer & Editor 🖊️
Specializing in blog writing, general copy editing & substantive short story editing
Making your words stronger one comment at a time
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Feeling great, & the motivation is continuing into Aug which is busy on the life side of things, but I'm confident I'll keep my reading, writing, editing & "videoing" on track.

Might have to add a stitch counter since the crochet bug has caught again! Look at this guy!

#Crochet
A crochet tiger lovey which looks a little too similar to Tigger of the Winnie the Pooh universe. Text reads: "woodland tiger."
August 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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I thought it might be fun to track my video creation time spent. Almost everything on there is AWwW related, save for finishing Wanderstop for Chickadee content. It's cool seeing just how much time goes into the editing portion.
Two graphs with an overall title of Video Creation. The first is a pie graph which shows time by project with large chunks going to qs for self, revising cake, where to find and aug tbr. Slices under 10% include split tooth, wanderstop and indv shorts. The second is a bar graph showing editing versus recording for each of the projects. editing always taking about 3x and long as recording.
August 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Editing hours: 90
Words written: 18 403 words
Creative words though... zero.

I was focussed on outlining bc I'm starting 3 WIPs; nothing could possibly go wrong...

(I encourage you to guess what my acronyms in words written are! lol)

#WritingCommunity
Two pie graphs. Th first shows words written in three sections: other 21.3%, scripts 46.3% and blog posts 32.4%. the second shows time spent outlining: 11.1% TBEH, 37.8% ZoaCS and 51.1 NHIE.
August 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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July Recap!

Had some great 🇨🇦reads with The Troop, Nostalgia and 4 short stories from Wilderness Tips. Check out my July Recap/ Aug TBR for more.

Only one day where I didn't read! and 925 is the most pages I've read in a month so far this year!

#StoryGraph #ReadingRecap
jerrica black's july 2025 wrap up graphic from story graph. It shows two books read with 925 pages total read. book covers from the troop and nostalgia sit beside stats reading average book length 353 pages and average time to finish 13 days. A line graph shows pages read per day hovering between 20 and 30 pages most days with one exceeding 75 and one day with no pages read. jerrica black's july wrap up from story graph part two shows three pie graphs. 100% fiction, 50% each less than 300 pages and 300 to 499 pages and the final one 100% print. A bar graph shows two books in science fiction and one each on horror and thriller.
August 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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It's hard to edit your own work, but you gotta do it anyway!

#AmEditing #WritingCommunity
June 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Did you have a catalyst moment that made you start writing?

I definitely had one for going to school, but overall, I kinda just... started writing.

#WritingCommunity
June 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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I had every intention of taking more pics and video to share, but I ended up just enjoying myself, socializing with co-authors and guests, and of course co-emceeing!

I have a recording of the presentation portion, but before I share clips I need to double check that everyone is okay with it!
Stacks of Shattered Reflections: By the Fire
June 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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It happened! We launched the book! I have a physical copy of a book I am an author of! It’s very cool.

A huge thanks to The Jolly Taxpayer for hosting us. They did a phenomenal job; they were very helpful and accommodating to our large, loud and active group.
Jerrica with an open mouthed smile holding up a copy of Shattered Reflections: By the Fire.
June 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Less than a week out from our book launch! 📚

Join us at The Jolly Taxpayer between 12 and 2pm on June 19th!

Enjoy readings and refreshments while meeting the students responsible for this year's anthology By the Fire: Shattered Reflections.
The cover of Shattered Reflections next to text which reads: Book launch! Algonquin's Professional Writing Students published a shirt story anthology! Meet and greet: authors, editors, illustrators. Readings and refreshments. Join us! June 19th at noon. Jolly Taxpayer 3050 Woodroffe Ave.
June 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Who doesn't love a good writing prompt!?

A serene moment is about to be changed forever, will you take inspiration from the photos or run away with just the text?

I'd love to know what you come up with!

#WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity
Text reads: Writing Prompt #1. The sun is barely visible on the horizon from a small back porch on the beach where a couple sits sipping from espresso cups. A photo of the sun setting on a beach. Text reads: What disaster strikes next? Form left to right a coffee cup with a large splash coming out of it, a lightning strike in a dark sky, a frustrated couple.
June 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Calling all #SmallBusiness owners! Looking to spruce up your website? Not sure if a blog is right for you? Or maybe you're considering starting a blog but aren't sure where to begin? Look no further than jerricablack.com! I look forward to working with you 😀
#WritingServices #FreelanceWriter
Text reads: Are you a small business looking to boost traffic to your website? So you want to build trust with your clientele? Keep reading! Text reads: Why should I have a blog on my website? Firstly, it drives traffic to your site. More importantly, it provides value to your clients, in turn building connection and trust. Clients that build a relationship with you your brand are more likely to purchase you products or use your services AND are more likely to recommend you to their friends! So, what so I write about then? Keywords. What keywords are you already using for your sire? What questions might people have about your services or products? Your blog posts should be answering peaople's most googled questions that are adjacent to your business. (and i can help>>>) But Jerrica, I don't have time to write a bunch of blog posts! Let me help you! I offer writing services with a focus on exactly this! I'd love to work with you whether you have ideas for topics or need a littl ehelp figuring it out. I can do research or work of of you fact set. AND I can make social media posts to advertise these posts! My portfolio is available on my website along with a contact form! Or email me directly at jerricablack0@gmail.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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I forgot to share the fit!!! Library #OOTD
Jerrica in grey calf length leggings, a grey band tee for Truth Be Told and Acapulco with a green sweater flung over their shoulder.
May 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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We managed to keep warm in the cold and wet weather with a few warm dinners in the campfire cauldron.

We did all decide to leave a day early with no temperature reprieve on the horizon. Still all in all a wonderful time spent in nature and with family. I look forward to next year's May 2-4 trip!
A cast iron dutch oven hanging over a campfire.
May 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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But the majority of my reading was done once the rain hit. With my sleeping bag pulled up over my head and comfy clothes head to toe, I began "Confessions of an Igloo Dweller" by James Houston. (I'm a little over halfway done now, and I'm quite enjoying it!)
Jerrica half smiles at the camera holding an open book toward her and her sleeping bag hood pulled up.
May 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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The afternoon was spent relaxing, and you better bet I got a little writing done. There are a few stories rolling around in my head inspired by our trip actually! And of course some reading...
Two notebooks fanned out on a lap.
May 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Out first full day we managed to get two trails in (while the weather stayed nice, this is foreshadowing 😛) The Lookout Trail was gorgeous and just the right amount of challenging. The Spruce Bog Boardwalk provided an easier walk, and the pamphlet taught us a lot about bogs! Very cool stuff.
Looking out over a vast forest from a rocky spot. The sky is blue with a few clouds dotting it. Jerrica smiles at thh camera from a selfie pose with a wooden railing and a variety of foliage behind them.
May 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Our yearly family camping trip was... exciting this year.
We, of course, stopped for coffee on the way up. We didn't so Timmie's (I know, sacrilege! We did get Tim's on the way home, so don't be too mad) because we found Ottawa Valley Coffee in Renfrew which has gluten free treats available!
A takeout cup from Ottawa Valley Coffee and two baked treat squares.
May 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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I'm on YouTube!

I did a bit of an introduction to me and the channel by answering the newbie questions for BookTube, AuthorTube and EditorTube (okay, I made those ones up... does EditorTube exist? Come find me!)

Watch here: youtu.be/ZLLCN1pZMAo
Text reads: Jerrica Has A Way With Words is on YouTube! Check out this introduction of sorts answering questions for BookTube, AuthorTube, and EditorTube! Is there an established EditorTube? Find me! Below this text is a YouTube Thumbnail which reads: Introducing... Jerrica! #NewbieBookTube #NewbieAuthorTube #NewbieEditorTube.
May 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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visuals continued :)

Together we walk from bed to bed
Under bright springtime sun
Listening through the murmur of the crowd
Inspired to stop. Wait. Watch.
Pretending, if only for a moment, that everything is perfectly fine.
A close up of three, widely open tulips with bright blue and green at their centers. Text reads inspired to stop. wait. Watch. A mix of red and yellow tulips. Text reads pretending, if only for a moment, that everything is perfectly fine. A flower bed with large rocks at it's center. Mulch is clearly visible between patches of green stems. A few tulips have bloomed. Test reads: Together we walk from bed to bed. Under bright springtime sun. Listening through the murmur of the crowd. Inspired to stop. Wait. Watch. Pretending, if only for a moment, that everything is perfectly fine.
May 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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A visit to the tulip festival and a quick acrostic poem.

Together we walk from bed to bed
Under bright springtime sun
Listening through the murmur of the crowd
Inspired to stop. Wait. Watch.
Pretending, if only for a moment, that everything is perfectly fine.

#WritingCommunity #poem #AcrosticPoem
A see of green stems with bright red tulips across the top. Amongst the stems are fringed pink tulips. Text reads: A Tulip Festival Acrostic Many, very open, pink tulips. Text reads: Together we walk from bed to bed The background shows a bright blue sky between two large trees, green bushes sit in front of those, and in the foreground is a mix of red and yellow tulips. Text reads Under the bright springtime sun At the front are many orange double tulips spreading back toward fuchsia and purple tulips. Text reads: listening to the murmur of the crowd.
May 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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I came back to my desk from lunch to a very cute "problem"
Iggy, a brown tabby, curled up on an office chair.
May 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Date Night Recap: Mill Street Brew Pub for dinner, walked around a bit, then attended @writersfest.bsky.social Long Story Short feat. Catherine Bath, Bill Gaston and Andre Alexis. I hope to attend more like it soon!

What upcoming writing or editing events are you looking forward to this summer?
A screen showing the book covers for Skin by Catherine Bush, Other Worlds by Andre Alexis, and Tunnel Island by Bill Gaston. Jerrica and her partner smile at the camera. A close-up of a salmon poke bowl and a pink drink. The Bench of Secret Knowledge brass sculpture features two children, one whispering into the others ear, sitting on a bench.
May 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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It’s that time of month again; time for a StoryGraph reading recap! 📚

While I read every day last month, and not this month, I’m still happy with how much reading I got done. I do want to get my variety back, but this series has been a great time.

#StoryGraph #ReadingRecap
April StoryGraph Reading Recap for jerrica_black. 3 books, 595 pages. Books covers of Blood of Amber, Sign of Chaos and Knight of Shadows all by Roger Zelazny. Average book length 227 pages, average time to finish 12 days. The line graph shows a spike of reading on the 5th with 8 days no reading and the rest sitting consistently around 35 pages. The pie graphs are just circles showing 100% fiction and print. The bar graphs show 3 books in each science fiction and fantasy.
May 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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All of that said, if you or someone you know is looking for general copy editing, substantive short story editing or a blog writer, there’s someone new on the scene to consider and you can find more about them (me!) here: jerricablack.com
Jerrica smiles at the camera against a pink background. Beside her is a logo featuring an orange ink splatter circle and a line illustration of a quill pen.
May 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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I have many people to thank for getting to this point in my life & career. Being pushed to attend school by friends & family and the mentors & peers I found there, have made a huge, positive impact. I’m excited to continue growing while watching and helping others grow around me.
A group of tall, green plants a varying heights and varieties in individual black pots. Text on them reads me, my peers, my clients.
May 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM