Alison Ward
@theeditingward.bsky.social
Freelance editor and proofreader (academic, medical, legal). Copy editor for content teams. Lover of running, red pens, and coffee.
www.TheEditingWard.com
www.TheEditingWard.com
I got to spend last week getting lost in nature. The return to screens is making me extra grumpy this morning. To coffee! #AmEditing
October 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I got to spend last week getting lost in nature. The return to screens is making me extra grumpy this morning. To coffee! #AmEditing
Strong match: my foot and their behind. So very grateful to be working. I haven't used the site that emailed this to me in many, many years. Definitely not an active profile. Be kind to those seeking work; this is what they’re seeing. #Editor #FreelanceFriends
September 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Strong match: my foot and their behind. So very grateful to be working. I haven't used the site that emailed this to me in many, many years. Definitely not an active profile. Be kind to those seeking work; this is what they’re seeing. #Editor #FreelanceFriends
Why do people yell while hiking? You wouldn’t open the door to someone’s house and scream in. Why do it when out in such beautiful scenery (that is decidedly not your living room)? Anyway…morning view from a favorite hiking spot.
August 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Why do people yell while hiking? You wouldn’t open the door to someone’s house and scream in. Why do it when out in such beautiful scenery (that is decidedly not your living room)? Anyway…morning view from a favorite hiking spot.
#FreelanceFriends, missing tomorrow, so I present my delicious/ugly baking accident: Cinnamon Blob Bread. When your dough is too elastic, you can’t do repeated wait and rises, and you have to get back to work. Throw your cinnamon roll log into a greased 9x13 (ends cut to fit), and bake!
August 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
#FreelanceFriends, missing tomorrow, so I present my delicious/ugly baking accident: Cinnamon Blob Bread. When your dough is too elastic, you can’t do repeated wait and rises, and you have to get back to work. Throw your cinnamon roll log into a greased 9x13 (ends cut to fit), and bake!
We splurged on a Bird Buddy. It has been the silliest, most delightful gift. Evidence attached. #FreelanceFriends
July 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We splurged on a Bird Buddy. It has been the silliest, most delightful gift. Evidence attached. #FreelanceFriends
I am the proud owner of a running shirt that shows what the inside of my brain looks like! Worth sharing.
July 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I am the proud owner of a running shirt that shows what the inside of my brain looks like! Worth sharing.
Much needed rest. Fresh air and so much exercise. And now, screens. All things in balance, I suppose. Definitely not grumpy. #AmEditing
May 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Much needed rest. Fresh air and so much exercise. And now, screens. All things in balance, I suppose. Definitely not grumpy. #AmEditing
When they offer you a byline, internship credits, ask you to work for free, or my new favorite: “I talked to your boss. He said you’d do it for a discount.”
#AmEditing #Editor #SayItWithBirds #Birds
#AmEditing #Editor #SayItWithBirds #Birds
April 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
When they offer you a byline, internship credits, ask you to work for free, or my new favorite: “I talked to your boss. He said you’d do it for a discount.”
#AmEditing #Editor #SayItWithBirds #Birds
#AmEditing #Editor #SayItWithBirds #Birds
This was utterly delightful! Highly recommend. Thank you @scalzi.com! 💙📚
April 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This was utterly delightful! Highly recommend. Thank you @scalzi.com! 💙📚
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery.
February 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery.
Does this count 🤣?
No cheating: Your last saved celebrity pic is your therapist.
No cheating: Your last saved celebrity pic is your therapist.
January 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Does this count 🤣?
No cheating: Your last saved celebrity pic is your therapist.
No cheating: Your last saved celebrity pic is your therapist.
Finally convinced my better half to partake in one of my favorite hobbies. All it took? Ladies and gentlemen, “Butts on Things.” #NewYear
January 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Finally convinced my better half to partake in one of my favorite hobbies. All it took? Ladies and gentlemen, “Butts on Things.” #NewYear
Well this is absolutely not helping my “don’t wanna” attitude 🤣. Happy New Year?
January 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Well this is absolutely not helping my “don’t wanna” attitude 🤣. Happy New Year?
Because sharing is caring, you should know I am the kind of person who puts googly eyes on the robot vacuum.
December 6, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Because sharing is caring, you should know I am the kind of person who puts googly eyes on the robot vacuum.
“Somewhat sweary & remarkably articulate” 😂. This is hilarious. Nothing like an early holiday present to snap me out of my blahs. Sent from the Chiswick Gift Company in the UK. Think they’re on Etsy, as well. Cheers! #gift
December 4, 2024 at 8:59 PM
“Somewhat sweary & remarkably articulate” 😂. This is hilarious. Nothing like an early holiday present to snap me out of my blahs. Sent from the Chiswick Gift Company in the UK. Think they’re on Etsy, as well. Cheers! #gift
Cannot stop laughing. A friend just sent me this from the Crossing Broad account on X. Launched into a discussion about #proofreading and #kerning. Fabulous.
November 26, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Cannot stop laughing. A friend just sent me this from the Crossing Broad account on X. Launched into a discussion about #proofreading and #kerning. Fabulous.
Am I speaking this sort of thing into existence? Opinion on the below, @matthewsomoroff.bsky.social, @stebbinsmatt.bsky.social (and @calalouf.bsky.social)? I like all these words, but…
November 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Am I speaking this sort of thing into existence? Opinion on the below, @matthewsomoroff.bsky.social, @stebbinsmatt.bsky.social (and @calalouf.bsky.social)? I like all these words, but…
With all due respect, gentlemen, I love pickles, and other briny foods, anything that has delightful salty zestiness. I believe I once took a stand here about not allowing pickles on my pizza. I hereby submit to you: NOT ON MY COOKIES.
November 16, 2024 at 1:44 AM
With all due respect, gentlemen, I love pickles, and other briny foods, anything that has delightful salty zestiness. I believe I once took a stand here about not allowing pickles on my pizza. I hereby submit to you: NOT ON MY COOKIES.
Hello, new followers! I’ll reintroduce myself at some point, but today I want to share my latest creation. The house smells divine. #baking
November 9, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Hello, new followers! I’ll reintroduce myself at some point, but today I want to share my latest creation. The house smells divine. #baking
I’m hiding in a project and mostly offline for reasons of productivity and sanity. In the meantime, please enjoy this photo of how I spent my day off.
Promise to return soon! #AmEditing
Promise to return soon! #AmEditing
October 29, 2024 at 3:02 PM
I’m hiding in a project and mostly offline for reasons of productivity and sanity. In the meantime, please enjoy this photo of how I spent my day off.
Promise to return soon! #AmEditing
Promise to return soon! #AmEditing
Solidifying my position as the favorite aunt. 💙📚
October 8, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Solidifying my position as the favorite aunt. 💙📚
Do you ever think, “You know, I’m tired of eating my crackers in such a plebeian manner?” Well, have I got news for you!
September 26, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Do you ever think, “You know, I’m tired of eating my crackers in such a plebeian manner?” Well, have I got news for you!
Got a good chuckle from this, @editrix-rachel.bsky.social and @ebrenner.bsky.social. Thought you might, too. #Editor
September 25, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Got a good chuckle from this, @editrix-rachel.bsky.social and @ebrenner.bsky.social. Thought you might, too. #Editor