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I made a "pro writers + editors" starter pack. It's what I wish I'd had when I first joined Farcaster.

As a senior editor, I was looking for a cadre of fellow word nerds who might want to get deep into the weeds on things like editorial style guide minutiae, philosophy of editing, critiques of publishing industry business models and norms, writer-editor relationships, book indexing, and so on.

This is only the first round. More will be added!

I got inspired by @dwr.eth on /gmfarcaster talking about the value of starter packs today, so I decided to just get something out there now to help the word nerds connect.

I made a "pro writers + editors" starter pack. It's what I wish I'd had when I first joined Farcaster.

As a senior editor, I was looking for a cadre of fellow word nerds who might want to get deep into the weeds on things like editorial style guide minutiae, philosophy of editing, critiques of publishing industry business models and norms, writer-editor relationships, book indexing, and so on.

This is only the first round. More will be added!

I got inspired by @dwr.eth on /gmfarcaster talking about the value of starter packs today, so I decided to just get something out there now to help the word nerds connect.

https://warpcast.com/danicaswanson/pack/Pro-Writers-and-0qzx37

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Love to hear it. Managing editors are underappreciated. (Well, pretty much *all* editors are underappreciated, but you get the idea).

Added you to the list!

so awesome! i was the managing editor of a magazine for several years, but that was many moons ago. love this list thx for sharing!

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Riley was on the original list, and I've now added and followed the others. Thank you for the suggestions!

💜 recommend @rileybeans @rikasukenik.eth and @gaia 🙏

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Added you to the list! I think it would be best if I hold off on the two that haven't casted yet, but I'll gladly reconsider if they ever decide to start casting. Riley and Naomi were on the original list.

Happy to add people who haven't casted in awhile, on the theory that getting a bunch of new followers from a starter pack might encourage them to cast more often (especially about editorial matters).

Yes yes yes! I want @rikasukenik.eth  and @rileybeans  @coolhorsegirl @tommylower @parrachia  and @naomiii  on the list. ✨️💫✏️. 

Moi too🐣✨️💫✏️

That could be another good starter pack concept. We have so many great writers on FC. If you make it, I'll definitely check it out!

My list focuses on people who might contribute to deep-dive editorial shop talk threads, so it's very specific (i.e., limited to those with pro-level work experience in publishing industries, typically as their livelihood or at least part of it). 

But of course the list of "great writers" is much, much longer than the list of great writers who've worked in publishing professionally.

This convo also brings to mind an insightful piece I love by @tombeck.eth that raises some interesting questions about "published" and "unpublished" writers. Highly recommended if you haven't read it.

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That could be another good starter pack concept. We have so many great writers on FC. If you make it, I'll definitely check it out!

My list focuses on people who might contribute to deep-dive editorial shop talk threads, so it's very specific (i.e., limited to those with pro-level work experience in publishing industries, typically as their livelihood or at least part of it). 

But of course the list of "great writers" is much, much longer than the list of great writers who've worked in publishing professionally.

This convo also brings to mind an insightful piece I love by @tombeck.eth that raises some interesting questions about "published" and "unpublished" writers. Highly recommended if you haven't read it.

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Good list. Thanks for making it. As I think about writers on FC it makes me think we need a professional writers/great writers who aren't published starter.

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Awesome thanks Danica, been writing and editing for Boring Security and a couple other places on the side

Fun fact: I do research/writing for a living and got started as an editor 20-odd years ago (vague for anon purposes)

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That's some impressive editorial cred right there. Love it. Added you to the starter pack!

Looking forward to more editorial shop talk on the purple app.

Sweet list. Been on all sides of the desk. Two books published at Random House. O. Henry award winner. Former book designer and compositor. Literary magazine managing editor. Editorial assistant. Etc. 

Love to see it.