Copyeditor and proofreader of fiction, specialising in cozy mysteries. www.behest-editing.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3mdnnzdep2c26No, MS Word, your suggestion is not helpful. "complied" is the best verb here, not "complained". #AmEditing30 Jan 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnnzdep2c26https://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3md3emjv3ns2pAn insightful and interesting article on how using AI is affecting our thinking. https://theconversation.com/is-ai-hurting-your-ability-to-think-how-to-reclaim-your-brain-272834?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20January%2023%202026%20-%203651937301&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20January%2023%202026%20-%203651937301+CID_169e423370309257693ed93019be8c08&utm_source=campaign_monitor_uk&utm_term=Is%20AI%20hurting%20your%20ability%20to%20think%20How%20to%20reclaim%20your%20brain23 Jan 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3emjv3ns2phttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3mcwuccwark2aYou know you're editing crime fiction when you're checking the spelling of the names of real-life serial killers. #AmEditing21 Jan 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwuccwark2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3mcrgmibjcc2xThanks for giving me a good laugh this morning, spam email. 😂 Greetings, Hello! i sent you a private email concerning a deceased estate worth over a Million dollars, did you receive my message? Please kindly confirm receipt of my confidential message so as to give you details. Thanks. Mr.Zohar.19 Jan 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrgmibjcc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3mcafpxnztc2nStarting a copyedit on the fourth book in a series with a lovely client today. I so enjoy returning to a series as it's like meeting up with old friends again. #AmEditing12 Jan 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcafpxnztc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3lklnahzmmc2dIf you're an author who sets your books in the UK but aren't British yourself, you might find my latest blog post on choosing British first names useful. https://behest-editing.com/blog/choosing-british-first-names-1/17 Mar 2025 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3lklnahzmmc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3lirptitk6s2kAm I the only one who gives a silent cheer when they come across the term "chaise longue" spelled correctly? #AmReading22 Feb 2025 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3lirptitk6s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3lih3ygc4ps2rMy little office assistant today as I start work on a book for a new client. #StetPet #AmEditing18 Feb 2025 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3lih3ygc4ps2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3lht2nw6l622xIs it "whisky" or "whiskey"? My latest blog post will help you to decide which spelling you should use. Sláinte! https://behest-editing.com/blog/whisky-or-whiskey/10 Feb 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3lht2nw6l622xhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3lhjbpa6e2k2uI never imagined that writing a blog post would take so long and use up so much mental energy! But I'm thankful for my copyeditor (aka the husband) who's helping me to polish and improve each article. Now I get to experience being on the other side of the editing process. 😱06 Feb 2025 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjbpa6e2k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3lgspk4lbjk2rMy gorgeous office companion this afternoon. #StetPet28 Jan 2025 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgspk4lbjk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3lg63uhpt7k2gI've finally taken the plunge and started a blog, which I hope will help authors, particularly those who aren't British but set their books in the UK. My first post covers surnames for British characters and how and why the British surname pool differs from others. https://behest-editing.com/blog/choosing-surnames-for-your-british-characters/20 Jan 2025 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg63uhpt7k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3ldj4g7qxhc2wWhat a lovely suprise today to receive this beautiful British-grown poinsettia as a Christmas present/thank you from one of my clients.17 Dec 2024 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldj4g7qxhc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3lcnk4vsvf22hThere's always a need for proofreaders ... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2nle0kxpjo06 Dec 2024 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcnk4vsvf22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3lcl34h32ts2cHello Bluesky, it's been quite a while. Mainly because this little guide dog girl came into our lives and keeps us busy. She's so worth it though, even if it's all kinds of crazy round here!05 Dec 2024 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcl34h32ts2chttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3ktkbos45xc2sNicked from a friend on Facebook. I think I'd want to be forewarned about buglers so that I could sleep with earplugs in in case they came bugling in the early hours!28 May 2024 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3ktkbos45xc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3kry7vrdkur2lIf you see this, post dog.08 May 2024 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3kry7vrdkur2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3krkyvt7cku2vYou know it's going to be a good day when you go to put your computer glasses on and realise you're still wearing your normal glasses ...😂03 May 2024 07:32 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3krkyvt7cku2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3kriuaep65l2gHad a great time this morning at Fiction Focus with other CIEP editors, looking at the topic of humour in fiction. I really appreciate being part of a community and having others willing to share their experiences and expertise. And what a lovely bunch they are too. #EditingCommunity02 May 2024 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3kriuaep65l2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3krgptq62yl27Accounts up to date and tax returns submitted. 👍 #FeelingOrganised01 May 2024 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3krgptq62yl27https://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3krbmoddcvk2mAccounts day today, and it's nice to get stuff all up to date and organised. Life isn't always glamorous.😂29 Apr 2024 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3krbmoddcvk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3kqziuh7ebt2fToday's catch: there are two steps up to the cabin's porch, not three. #AmEditing26 Apr 2024 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3kqziuh7ebt2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3kqx7sadpy22cI will not be distracted by pictures of cute puppies on Facebook. I will not be distracted by pictures of cute puppies on Facebook. I will not be distracted by pictures of cute puppies on Facebook. 🐶 #AmEditing25 Apr 2024 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3kqx7sadpy22chttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3kqvbry224d2fIt was great to just be part of an Introduction to Macros zoom call with the enthusiastic Paul Beverley. My fear of macros seems to have evaporated. 😀24 Apr 2024 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3kqvbry224d2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3kqhqmhdtdk2vAn interesting article about varieties of English from The Conversation this morning. https://theconversation.com/why-universities-shouldnt-mark-down-international-students-for-using-non-standard-english-226770?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20April%2019%202024%20-%202944229917&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20April%2019%202024%20-%202944229917+CID_2e2c336d26b2451c1c4d1bfe046b60b6&utm_source=campaign_monitor_uk&utm_term=Why%20universities%20shouldnt%20mark%20down%20international%20students%20for%20using%20non-standard%20English19 Apr 2024 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3kqhqmhdtdk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3kqdnzlvzjd2nIt was lovely to meet up with CIEP colleagues for lunch today. It's so good to feel part of a community.17 Apr 2024 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3kqdnzlvzjd2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3kqau2xavjq2yMy sister is distracting me from work by sending me cute pictures of her two kittens. Can you ever imagine these two causing mayhem? 😆16 Apr 2024 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3kqau2xavjq2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/behestediting.bsky.social/post/3kps2lquxiy24Just replied to a former client of my husband's business who's a writer. He emailed me out of the blue to ask if I'd be interested in working with him and some other members of his local writers group. I'm used to working with authors thousands of miles away so some close to home would be lovely.10 Apr 2024 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:j57fh43e4bw2n2vukooxi2ew/app.bsky.feed.post/3kps2lquxiy24