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LGBTQ+ Editors Association
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Are you an LGBTQIA+ editor? Join us to chat, mentor/be mentored, and network! Founded by @VeeWhite. Social media coordinator: Seeking volunteers.

Important Links: https://linktr.ee/lgbtqeditors
The LGBTQ+ Editors Association has been a place of support, community, mentorship, friendship, and solace in a time when our basic rights are under attack. Please consider donating to our Voices of Pride fundraiser:
bit.ly/VoicesOfPrid...

#VoicesofPride2025
June 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Don’t forget! Today is the last member meeting before we pause for summer break. Meetings will resume in September. You can register via today’s email reminder.

Stay tuned for upcoming special events and our Pride fundraiser. And check out upcoming group mentoring sessions on our website!
June 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Wondering how you can add coaching to your services? Micha Rahder will host our Mentorship Office Hours on September 30 from 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET.

Mentorship program is for members only! Email info@LGBTQEditors.org to join.

#QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications
August 27, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Are you an #Author who is looking for an #LGBTQEditor, proofreader or authenticity/sensitivity reader? We're working on an external directory to make it easier for you!

Follow us to receive the announcement for when it's completed!

#QueerEditors #TransEditors #Publications #Writing #QueerAuthor
August 20, 2024 at 3:41 PM
The LGBTQ+ Editors Association is looking for #volunteers to support the Social Media and Coordinator Teams, and Fundraising/Resources and Communication Committees!

Want to step in? Email us at info@LGBTQEditors.org

#QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications
August 13, 2024 at 12:42 PM
We asked the members of the LGBTQ+ Editors Association how the organization has supported them. See this full response on our LinkedIn page!

#QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications
August 6, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Are you an experienced LGBTQ+ editor seeking to make a difference in your community?

We are seeking dedicated volunteer Mentors. This is an amazing way to give back to the community and share your knowledge with new editors.

Contact us at Info@LGBTQEditors.org.

#LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA
July 16, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Are you an LGBTQ+ editor passionate about supporting your community? The volunteer-led LGBTQ+ Editors Association is seeking volunteers for our communications and social media teams! See open roles at LGBTQEditors.org/committees

#LGBTQ #Editing #Editor #Editorial #LGBTQEditors
July 9, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Meet our communications committee! Holly Lackey is our newsletter manager, Elisha Fernandez is our chairperson and moderates our QTPOC forum, and Tiffany Grimes is our brand manager.

Read more about them on the website: LGBTQEditors.org/committees

#LGBTQEditors #Editor
July 3, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve raised $2,485!

We’re not done yet! We have 3 days left. Every dollar counts in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the editing field.

Keep the momentum going and donate today!

PunctuatePride.FlipCause.com

#PunctuationPride #Pride2024 #Editors #LGBTQ+
June 27, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Many thanks to Kaitlyn Jakola for two years moderating our private QTPOC Editors forum! She’s stepping down this month after supporting the group since the very beginning.

Read about Kaitlyn here: lgbtqeditors.org/blog/f/meet-...

#LGBTQIA #Editing #Pride2024
June 25, 2024 at 2:02 PM
You may have seen #StetPet from our friends and allies at the Northwest Editors Guild, but we couldn’t help put our spin on this for Punctuate Pride…

Here are the #PunctuationPets of the LGBTQ+ Editors Association!

Thank you everyone who shared their pets!

#PunctuationPride #Pride2024
June 19, 2024 at 12:05 PM
We have been so excited that we met our goal in under a week that we have decided to expand our goal to $3,500!

Keep the momentum going and donate today! PunctuatePride.FlipCause.com

#PunctuationPride #LGBTQIA #Editing #Pride2024
June 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Join Shannon Scott today at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT for our monthly members-only meeting! The next meeting will be held in September, so come catch up with us before the summer break!

Reminder: you can find the link to the meeting in the announcements channel on Slack.

#Editing #Pride2024
June 14, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Wow! We are so thankful to already be at 75% of our goal! Our allies are amazing! 🌈

Here is a fun game you can play if you're looking for a cheaper alternative to supporting the LGBTQ+ Editors Association.

#Pride2024 #Editors #LGBTQ+
June 13, 2024 at 12:57 PM
This month, we're raising funds to support our organization.

Every donation helps us continue providing resources, networking opportunities, & advocacy for inclusivity in the editing community.

Donate today and make a difference!

#PunctuationPride #LGBTQIA #Pride2024 #Community #Charity
June 11, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Lara Zielinsky, who identifies as bisexual and a cis woman, is an editor who supports independent authors in (mostly) romance.

Read about Lara here: lgbtqeditors.org/blog/f/meet-...

#LGBTQIA #Editing #Pride2024
June 3, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Please celebrate with us! We turned two. All donations are tax deductible. Any support will sustain us and help us grow.

You can read more about us and donate here: www.flipcause.com/secure/cause...

Stay tuned for our first official fundraising campaign for Pride month in June.
May 31, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Tell us about your favorite AAPI author, editor, or book!

This month is about honoring the rich cultural diversity and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Together, let’s promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity in our editorial community.

#LGBTQ+ #Editors #AAPI
May 28, 2024 at 12:58 PM
ICYM our event with @karenyin.bsky.social, she compiled additional resources:
consciousstyleguide.com/refstack/
 
Support her work by pre-ordering the book: 
karenyin.com/books/csg-bo...
 
Thanks to our co-hosts @transjournalists.org and the Los Angeles chapter of @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social!
May 24, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Job Alert ❗ 

The New York Times is seeking ambitious journalists who want to build their editing career for New York Times’ Editing Residency. 

Join LGBTQ+ Editors Association for more job alerts.

#QueerEditors #TransEditors #LGBTQEditors #LGBTQIA #Editing #Publications #JobListing #JobSeekers
May 23, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Gentle reminder about the Mentorship Meeting happening with @tanyagold.bsky.social today.

All of the mentee spots are full for this session, but are you a new editor looking for support while building your career?

Learn more about our mentorship program at: LGBTQEditors.org

#LGBTQEditors #Editing
May 22, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Join us this Thursday at 7 p.m. China Standard Time / 7 a.m. Eastern Time to socialize and network at the May member meeting!

This month's meeting is held in a time zone that better suits our international members. Next month's member meeting is on June 14th at 6:30 p.m. EDT.
May 7, 2024 at 7:19 PM
A few tickets left for a fireside chat with @karenyin.bsky.social, author of “​​The Conscious Style Guide.” Hosted by the @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social in collaboration with the @transjournalists.org and the Los Angeles Chapter of @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social.

Signup: www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-c...
May 6, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Meet Victoria Krouse (Vicki; she/they), our new social media coordinator!

Read more about them on the website: lgbtqeditors.org/leadership
May 3, 2024 at 2:42 PM