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Madeleine Vasaly
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freelance editor and proofreader of books, comics, news, and other stuff • The Proofreader’s Guide to Comic Book Style • @twincitiesgeek.com co-head and senior editor • she/her

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#NoKings #NoKingsMinneapolis #NoKingsTwinCities
Two people in frog onesies sitting on the grass with signs that say "Ew" and "Don't worry be hoppy." A person in a cow inflatable costume holds a sign that reads "The only royalty we bow 2 is Prince." A person in an inflatable parrot costume stands next to them. A person holds a sign that reads "Ope no Nazis thanks." Protestors gather on South 4th Street with US Bank stadium in the background. Someone holds a sign that reads "In 2003 I took an oath to defend our country from all enemies foreign/domestic so here I am."
October 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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On campus at MCAD today to talk to comic students about why creators should care about editorial style. Thanks to @opauloart.bsky.social for inviting me!
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design campus on a sunny day
October 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Most of my SDCC photos are crappy snapshots taken on the move, but I'm glad this one came out halfway decent. The cosplayer (AZ Tony Stark) happened to walk by me on a lunch break and you couldn't NOT notice that suit.
A San Diego Comic-Con cosplayer in a high-quality Iron Man costume with his helmet off, standing on the steps behind the convention center with a bright blue sky behind him
August 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Knock on wood, but I think I made it through SDCC and a six-hour flight diversion without getting covid. Shoutout to N95s.
A woman with short dark blond hair wearing an N95 mask in front of a wall with the San Diego Comic-Con logo on it A woman with short dark blond hair wearing sunglasses on a balcony with the San Diego Bay in the background
August 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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From a disposable camera on my first trip to Paris when I was 18.
A black-and-white photo looking down a path on the Champ de Mars toward the Eiffel Tower in the late afternoon
July 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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"Truth in Comics Storytelling' was a great way to end the weekend. Thoughtful conversation and A+ panelist chemistry.

Feat. @caitlincass.bsky.social, @brianabreaks.bsky.social, @thiendog.bsky.social, and @janiceshapiro.bsky.social with mod @explodingarrow.bsky.social

#SDCC #SDCC2025
Tiffany Babb, Caitlin Cass, Briana Loewinsohn, Thien Pham, and Janice Shapiro speaking at San Diego Comic-Con
July 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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About to squeeze in one last panel before I fly out! I can't believe it's over already, but I hope to be back soon.

#SDCC #SDCC2025
A San Diego Comic-Con badge, business cards advertising The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style, and a pin shaped like a speech balloon reading "she/her"
July 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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#SDCC2025
July 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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I'll be at Comic-Con this year! I don't have a booth, but I'm looking forward to connecting with people I know, meeting new people, and seeing some great panels. I'll try not to be too obnoxious about plugging The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style. #SDCC #SDCC2025

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Quote about The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style: “It. Is. Essential! Whether you’re a proofreader, letterer, editor, writer, or an artist who renders their own text, you should get a copy and keep it on your person at all times!” Clayton Cowles, comic book letterer Print & eBook ComicBookStyle.com
July 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Duolingo's newest pressure tactic #CVG2025
A cosplayer dressed as Duo the owl wearing a black latex outfit and holding a sign that says "Show me your streak"
July 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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A last-minute reschedule did not dampen attendence at this year's @wedge.live cat tour
A large crowd of people filling a residential street A person holding a black and white cat up for people walking by People looking at a cat in a house window surrounded by signs with arrows that say "Cat" and "Orlando: Likes to fetch"
June 27, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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A few more. #NoKings #NoKingsMN
Protestors marching toward the Minnesota State Capitol. A sign reads "Trump is not nice" in messy handwriting and, below, "My 5-year-old gets it!" Protestors holding signs that say "Will silence be your legacy?" and "No Nazi military parades" with the Minnesota State Capitol visible in the background A dense crowd of marchers waving and draped in American flags. One person holds a Captain America shield and another has a sign that says "We the People have had enough." A protest sign that says "This wannabe king deserves a royal flush" with an illustration of Trump in a toilet
June 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Great turnout in St. Paul today despite state patrol recommending that people stay home. I saw multiple signs in memory/support of Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, though I didn't get any photos. #NoKings
People on the street leading up to the St. Paul Capitol with signs that say "WTF" and "I march for my daughters, my immigrant parents, my neighbors" A dense group of marchers with signs, with the St. Paul Cathedral in the background Protestors right in front of the St. Paul Capitol. One holds a sign that says "We are a nation of laws not kings." A person holding a sign that says "Not a paid actor—I hate Trump for free"
June 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Queer author chat at @creamandamber.bsky.social tonight with Alison Sommer, @joeyverse.bsky.social, Z.M. Cestaire, and Lee Pini! #TwinCitiesGeeks
Four smiling authors at a table with their books on display
June 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Update
Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi and purple irises in the foreground
May 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Swung by @oddmartmn.bsky.social for this weekend's artist market. It's always a delight to see my book face-out on the front table when I'm there.
The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style on a long table with other books in a shop entrance
May 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Just replenished the supply of my books at @oddmartmn.bsky.social! I love having this store as an outlet for in-person sales.
A person's hand holding copies of "The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style" in front of a bookshelf
April 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Had the chance to make a pysanka again this year. I missed some bits, but it came out better than I was afraid it would by the time I put it in the dye.
A Ukrainian-style Easter egg decorated with a pattern of purple and white over bright blue
April 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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One of the highlights of Salt Lake has been the AMAZING Legendarium bookstore. If you love sci-fi and fantasy (especially queer SFF) and you're in SLC, you need to visit. #ACES2025
A cozy bookstore front room featuring the name Legendarium on the wall over a crossed sword and lightsaber A children's book with bookshelves and fantastical nature-themed decor A house-turned bookstore with the Progress Pride flag and trans pride flags waving. There is a white-flowering tree out front and a sunny blue sky.
April 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Views from yesterday's protest in Salt Lake City. I'm away from home for #ACES2025, but I took a break from the conference to show up, even if it was only for a bit.
Protestors standing on the lawn of the Utah State Capitol, viewed through blooming cherry trees A protestor with a sign that says "Veterans know fascism when we see it" Protestors with a flag saying "Make America kind again" Protestors walking under cherry trees at the Utah State Capitol
April 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Starting today, I'm happy to offer a special discount for members of the Cartoonist Cooperative (@cartoonist.coop)!

My book is first and foremost for editors, proofreaders, and publishers (incl. self-publishers), but I hope writers, letterers, and artists find it helpful too.

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"I hope this book will sit on the reference shelf of every professional in the comic book industry." —Ariana Maher, comic book letterer The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style, print & ebook, ComicBookStyle.com
March 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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In addition to #InternationalWomensDay, today is apparently #NationalProofreadingDay, which means it's the perfect day to pick up The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style!

➡️ comicbookstyle.com
"Whether you're a proofreader, letterer, editor, writer, or an artist who renders their own text, you should get a copy and keep it on your person at all times!" —Clayton Cowles, comic book letterer The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style, print and ebook, ComicBookStyle.com
March 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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#MiaIce
A man carving Salvador Dali's "Aphrodisiac Telephone" into a block of ice, seen from the side
February 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Today I attended a really helpful policy briefing and then froze my feet off to see @artsmia.bsky.social's artsy ice sculptures. #MiaIce
A man carving Salvador Dali's "Aphrodisiac Telephone" into a block of ice An ice sculpture of Rodin's "The Age of Bronze" An ice sculpture of Nick Cave's "Soundsuit" Guests lined up at an outdoor bar made of illuminated ice
February 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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And I've tried to find joy. I saw @kbdekker.bsky.social in a play starring some amazing two-person dragon puppets. I unwrapped my backer copy of the Comics Courier from @explodingarrow.bsky.social and team. I touched grass.

It'll be a long 4 years, and we won't get through it without a little joy.
A copy of the 2025 winter/spring edition of the Comics Courier, featuring "Star trek, John Byrne, and the Lasso Tool" and "Young Romance and the Fight Against Fascism."
February 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM