You are very welcome! We are big fans of your #StetPet work over here! :)

My favorite thing about #stetpet is getting to see everyone's pets (a thing I always want to see) AND getting to see their job description. I just love seeing them get recognition for a job well done.
Even if (or especially when) the job is exceedingly unhelpful.
Give them scritches from me please

Let's check in with Effie, #StetPet editorial assistant of NS editor @choicewordsedit.bsky.social.

"She senses when I’ve been at something too long, and intermittently puts her paws on my leg demanding to be picked up for chest scritches. She’s woefully underpaid, but I think she earns her keep."

Melissa Ann Singer, freelance editor of genre fiction, former staff editor at Tor Books and Berkley Publishing.

#StetPet is Peri, resident since 2019, former feral, about 8-8.5 years old.

#StetChat

Hi #StetChat! I'm Carolina in St. Louis. I edit books, creative writing, poetry, and content marketing materials (like blog posts, social media content, etc.).

My #StetPet cats are Les (black nose) and Lou (pink nose), brother and sister tuxedo kitties, who we adopted in 2023!

Editors, introduce yourself AND your #StetPet (photos encouraged!!!).

If you don't have a pet of your own, feel free to share photos of and talk about wild animals outside your window, furry friends you run into on walks, etc.

Remember to use the hashtag #StetChat for all your answers. #StetChat

🦜 You can submit your pet to be a featured #StetPet on @edsguild.bsky.social's social media accounts here: www.edsguild.org/stetpe

On the topic of pets... 🐶

Did you know? @edsguild.bsky.social came up with the hashtag #StetPet in 2017, and they feature editors’ pets on their social media. 🦎

Follow them to enjoy their #StetPet photos weekly! 😻

Read about the history of #StetPet here: www.edsguild.org/stetpet

Just googled myself to see where I currently stand on overhauling my online presence and learned two things:

1. My cat might be more famous than I am
2. Skrunkle Stanley and I are a package deal

And you know what?
Fair enough.

#stetpet #freelanceeditor #fictioneditor #availablenow #linkinbio

First appearing in 1937 per the OED in the context of writing, Doodle is a wonderful name for an editor’s cat! 🥰

#stetpet #CatsOfBlueSky #WritersOfBlurSky #Cats

You have animal editorial assistants. We want to give them a shot at all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community as an official #StetPet! Find out how your buddy can join in on the fun and learn the history of the StetPet movement at edsguild.org/stetpet.

Today we check in with Doodle, #StetPet editorial assistant of DE editor Julie Willson.

"Here's Doodle pointing out some awkward phrasing that could be confusing to readers. Or possibly he’s asking for pettings. It’s hard to tell."

Do you have a trusty animal editorial assistant who deserves all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community? Submit a pic and your friend could become an official #StetPet, joining 500+ other StetPets every Wednesday since 2017! Find details at edsguild.org/stetpet.

Meet Pumpkin, #StetPet editorial assistant of VA editor @meganstolzrogers.bsky.social.

"Editing one-handed because the cat needs belly rubs."

Friday Quiz time!
Which punctuation mark do you think would make the best toy for your #StetPet?

🐶 Squeaky Semicolon
🐰 Chewy Comma
🐱 Bouncy Brackets
❓ Other (please comment)

Today we conclude the #SummerOfStetPet, celebrating 9 years and 500+ of your animal editorial assistants. But #StetPet continues in all seasons, every Wednesday, so send us your fall-themed pet photos for consideration! Learn how your friend can become an official #StetPet at edsguild.org/stetpet.

Meet Zoe, Lulu, and Thelma, #StetPet editorial assistants of CA Guild member Anastasia Kayiatos.

"Zoe the tiny Torkie snores softly in her bed beneath my desk while big sisters Lulu and Thelma distract us with their constant cat fights."

Honestly, we chose the term "stet" because it rhymed with "pet" when we created #StetPet nine years ago! (And your pets can force you to "stand" while working!) As far as we know, #StetPet was the first #Stet hashtag movement for editors and there have been tons of other great ones since!

That's awesome, Pawel! I'm not sure why the term "stet" is the editing term us editors have so embraced, but it is. There's also #stetwalk, #stetpet (@edsguild.bsky.social), and the #StetChat that me and my friends host.

And of course #StetSprint!

The #SummerOfStetPet is soon coming to an end, but #StetPets deserve our adoration year round! Does your animal editorial assistant deserve fame? Submit a pic and they can join more than 500 other wonderful friends as an official #StetPet. See details at edsguild.org/stetpet.