Barbie Halaby
monocleediting.bsky.social
Barbie Halaby
@monocleediting.bsky.social
My keen eye for your best words. Editor/proofreader/bibliophile/mom who loves black tea, brookies, and sarcasm. EFA & ACES. She/her.
When I was being more active on social media professionally, Buffer was what I used to. It's pretty user-friendly and allowed me to post on multiple platforms. #ACESchat
October 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
How do you feel about posting a curated post on your preferred social media account (say IG) and having it automatically share to another, like Threads? Is it better to not share if the format doesn't cross over? #ACESchat
October 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Gerri, We can start a TikTok channel together! I think it's all about the dance routines. 😉 #ACESchat
October 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🥰 So called out. I might have to use this #ACESchat as an excuse for an update.
October 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I found ACES back in 2016 when I attended a different org's conference. I've been a member since, gone to five or six in-person conferences, and joined the board just over a year ago. I'm so glad you found us and that you have gotten into editing as a career.
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Agree with this! I am an editor first and a business person after, including marketing. It does not come naturally to me. #ACESchat
October 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Hi Misti! Did you join after the ACES VCon or just stumbled across the #ACESChat?
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I can't say I read it as much as you do, but when I first saw it here I definitely thought, "Can you wear a baseball cap to Oval Office Friday?" Like it's casual Friday but for the Oval Office. So yeah, keep adding the "on."
September 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
There is little I love more than helping a writer get their best words ready for an audience. Can my #KeenEye help you with that? Reach out if you have a #memoir, #fiction, or inspiring #nonfiction book waiting for an #editor who will take excellent care of you and support your unique voice.
September 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Also, @carolinavonkampen.com does the most epic live-skeets of our conferences. I highly recommend following her: bsky.app/profile/caro...
September 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The keynote was by @librarianjones.com and most of us felt the 💔 and the 🔥 for what she (and all librarians) have been going through. I can wholeheartedly recommend following her on socials and getting her book (it's already on hold at my public library). Shoutout to @aacpl.bsky.social! #ACESVCON25
September 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Ok, that Pun Slam was perhaps the best yet. I caught myself literally hooting out loud at some of the amazing puns. And I made a great choice to watch (but mostly listen) to the AP Style session while working on a jigsaw puzzle in my basement. Got my eyes off the screen a bit. #ACESVCON25
September 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I missed the start window but I can edit for 30 more minutes before a call. Trying to power through a dense but really good academic copyedit. #EditorSprint
September 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Give 'em the old razzle dazzle, my queen! #BaristaAtHome
September 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
That's a great idea, Steph. I do try to talk it out aloud, but I haven't thought to picture saying it to a friend.
September 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I did okay. Took me a bit to settle in, but I'm glad I started it. Thank you!
September 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I am! Going to start a new project, a manuscript evaluation of a big, juicy novel. #EditorSprint
September 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Sweet timing. I made up for the first 15 minutes of the hour by going over, and I did well enough. Thanks for hosting!
August 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM