Rachael Prest
rachaelprest.bsky.social
Rachael Prest
@rachaelprest.bsky.social
Non-fiction editor (craft, textiles & textile history, fashion history, social sciences). Technical editor (knitting/crochet)
Professional CIEP member. ADHD is my superpower.
Rachaelprestediting.com

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This is why my children cannot be trusted with anything that has packaging.
October 25, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Well, I officially got my adhd diagnosis yesterday. Even though I already knew, it’s still a big deal. I’m just feeling a bit overwhelmed now.
October 19, 2023 at 7:20 AM
I am on a train. The girl behind me is chewing gum with revolting enthusiasm.
October 6, 2023 at 3:09 PM
Kitty.
September 28, 2023 at 9:34 AM
I know I said I’d be reading Developmental Editing for Non-Fiction, but I possibly* have been distracted by @kiathomasedits.bsky.social new book The Shot. ❤️

*definitely
September 28, 2023 at 9:32 AM
I do not like doing nothing. However, my body is telling me to stop (by filling my head with snot and bees) so today I will be mostly crocheting in bed while watching my V&A Academy lectures and reading ‘Developmental Editing for Non-Fiction.
September 28, 2023 at 7:34 AM
Some days are just Gu cheesecake days.
September 18, 2023 at 1:10 PM
In times of stress and overwhelm, the back and forth of the shuttle can calm the many inner voices vying to be heard. I always forget how therapeutic weaving is, and then…
September 14, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Taking @robinince.bsky.social advice and starting my day with something wonderful from my current favourite book. « In summer 1512, I was flirting in the streets but remained pure. The doublet was silk satin, the hose taffeta. I began to join my peers. » honestly. It’s full of 16th century gems.
September 14, 2023 at 7:54 AM
Am discovering @salomekjones.bsky.social weird shoe posts and it is giving me joy.
September 13, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Reposted by Rachael Prest
Good morning!
Weird shoe, #26
Yesterday was a forest elf. Today is a fairy.
Sending some magical, sparkling dust out to everyone. Remember my first post here? May our collective weight here stabilize the world. Good start. May it continue.
September 13, 2023 at 9:54 AM