#stetpet
“What the hell?” Arlo said, a look of stunned disbelief on his face. “ How dare you stop petting me!”

Erin the Editor’s heart sank, as she realized extra guilt treats would be needed later that day.

#DogsOfBlueSky
#StetPet
#AmEditing
Today we check in with Arlo, #StetPet editorial assistant of MN editor Erin Servais.

"This is the look he gave me when I stopped petting him for five seconds."
November 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM
You have animal editorial assistants. They deserve fame. We always need more #StetPet submissions, so send us a photo and description and give your helper a chance to join more than 500 other friends as an official #StetPet! Find full details and the history of StetPet at edsguild.org/stetpet.
#StetPet — Northwest Editors Guild
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November 4, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Today we check in with Arlo, #StetPet editorial assistant of MN editor Erin Servais.

"This is the look he gave me when I stopped petting him for five seconds."
November 4, 2026 at 10:31 PM
In Plato’s Cave, all cats are black cats 🐈‍⬛ — even little Tater tots! 🥰

Nice photograph composition too! Clearly, editors are creative too! 😉

#StetPet
#CatsOfBlueSky
#BlackAndWhitePhotograohy
Meet Taters, #StetPet editorial assistant of Seattle Guild member Valerie Paquin.

"Taters is celebrating Halloween by putting on a shadow play."
October 30, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Is your animal editorial assistant helping you celebrate Halloween (or just "helping" you in general)? Share a pic and they can earn all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community as an official #StetPet! Learn how to submit a pic and StetPet history at edsguild.org/stetpet
#StetPet — Northwest Editors Guild
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October 28, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Meet Taters, #StetPet editorial assistant of Seattle Guild member Valerie Paquin.

"Taters is celebrating Halloween by putting on a shadow play."
October 28, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Bank may be the perfect feline editorial assistant!

1. Not on the keyboard
2. On a sun patch, so unlikely to go on the keyboard
3. Observing their bonded guardian, so unlikely to get on the keyboard.
4. NOT ON THE KEYBOARD! 😉

#CatsOfBlueSky
#WritersOfBlueSky
#StetPet
Today we check in with Banjo (full name Banjolina Semolina), #StetPet editorial assistant of BC editor @enniscath.bsky.social.

"Feeling very observed today."
October 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM
That cat is a #stetpet! #StetChat
October 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM
For 9 years, we've been giving your animal editorial assistants a chance at all the virtual fame and ear scratches as official #StetPets! If your furry, feathered, slimy, or scaly buddy deserves recognition, find out how to submit at pic at edsguild.org/stetpet. We're always accepting submissions!
#StetPet — Northwest Editors Guild
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October 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Today we check in with Banjo (full name Banjolina Semolina), #StetPet editorial assistant of BC editor @enniscath.bsky.social.

"Feeling very observed today."
October 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM
At the PNWA #writers conference, I brought my writing group to the NEG table, introduced my writing group to my editor who was staffing it, had everyone exchange cards, and—most importantly—told everyone about #StetPet, Hiccup and Lyanna!
Say hello to Hiccup and Lyanna, #StetPet editorial assistants of editor @shecky.bsky.social.

"Meet buddies Hiccup and Lyanna, crewing the ship's cat's post on my desk."
October 19, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Say hello to Hiccup and Lyanna, #StetPet editorial assistants of editor @shecky.bsky.social.

"Meet buddies Hiccup and Lyanna, crewing the ship's cat's post on my desk."
October 15, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Do your animal editorial assistants deserve all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community? Of course they do! Submit a photo of your friend and they can join more than 500 other official #StetPets! See edsguild.org/stetpet for details.
#StetPet — Northwest Editors Guild
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October 15, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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
#StetPet — Northwest Editors Guild
All purchases final: we are unfortunately not able to offer returns at this time.
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October 7, 2026 at 7:58 PM
🦜 You can submit your pet to be a featured #StetPet on @edsguild.bsky.social's social media accounts here: www.edsguild.org/stetpe
#StetPet — Northwest Editors Guild
All purchases final: we are unfortunately not able to offer returns at this time.
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October 7, 2026 at 7:58 PM
You've got animal editorial assistants. We can give them fame! Learn how to submit a photo and description of your trusty helper to become an official StetPet by visiting edsguild.org/stetpet. We've featured more than 500 StetPets since 2017 and we aren't stopping anytime soon!
#StetPet — Northwest Editors Guild
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October 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
You are very welcome! We are big fans of your #StetPet work over here! :)
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October 8, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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
October 8, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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!
October 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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
October 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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
October 7, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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."
October 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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
October 4, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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
October 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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.
#StetPet — Northwest Editors Guild
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October 1, 2026 at 12:26 AM