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Episode 45: Eli Saetnan
I talked with Eli Saetnan, a knitter and designer that devotes her knitting to charity. Email Ko-fi Patterns on Ravelry My Aids LifeCycle fundraising page Aids LifeCycle: to learn more about the ride I also have a blog, where I’ve written about why I do the ride among other things
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Episode 44: Why Tech Edit?
Tech Editing is Crucial for Clear and Effective Communication In today’s digital age, maintaining a professional image and credibility is crucial for businesses and brands. One often overlooked aspect of this is the importance of tech editing. Tech editing plays a vital role in ensuring effective communication and brand reputation management. Tech editing refers to…
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Episode 41: Updates and Book Review
Today I let you know what’s coming in the near future, talk about a new book on my bookshelf, and give a little insight into the trip I just returned from. The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook, Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth Tech Tip Talk I visited so many wonderful places on my trip. These…
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Episode 36: Imposter Syndrome
Oops! In my rush to create multiple episodes, I accidentally published this one early. I’m leaving for my trip in a few weeks and I’m just trying to get ahead of the curve. Well, I guess now I’m really ahead, LOL. We all feel it sometimes, or at least I do. I look at my own…
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Episode 35: Updates and Lisa’s Favorite Books
Lisa gives an update on what’s coming and then shares her favorite knitting/editing-related books. The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns: Learn to Write Patterns Others Can Knit, Kate Atherly Vogue® Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated Knitting Pattern Essentials: Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear, Sally Melville: Japanese Knitting…
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Episode 31: Editing Out-of-the-box Designs
Nicky and I welcome Michelle Hazell, a tech editor from the UK. We talked about how we approach the more challenging editing jobs we see and our overall philosophy of working with independent designers. To reach Michelle Hazell contact her through her website, Stix N String. Links to other things we mentioned: Ravlry Links: Sockmatician’s…
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Episode 29: AI and Pattern Writing
Nicky and I took a bit of a dive into how AI works and if it could write knitting or crochet patterns. What we found was both helpful and hilarious. Writing related AI websites Prowritingaid.com Jasper for long-form content AI for copy writing Anyword for assisting you with writing Sudowrite for fiction Writesonic for GPT-4…
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Episode 27: Accessibility and Announcements
Nicky Jensen and I make a big announcement and talk accessibility in pattern writing. Knitting Design | Ontario | Handknits & Hygge Ravelry: Accessible Patterns Group Writing Accessible Patterns for the Blind and Print Challenged – Etsy Canada Stitchmastery – Software tools for knitters Digits & Treads online magazine Removing Barriers in Written Craft Patterns…
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Episode 25: Tech Tools
I discuss the software used by designers and tech editors, sharing my knowledge and research into what works and what doesn’t. Text Editors Word ($6 to $22 per month billed annually for suite), Microsoft Office 365 Google Docs Pages Math/Number crunchers Excel Google Sheets Numbers Document Layout InDesign (20.99 per mth/ or 54.99 per mth…