morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/blm-announ... there's info on who to complain to to try to stop this at the end of the article, lets share this message and try our best to stop it.
It's Giving Day at American University! As an alumna and proud auntie, I'm giving to the Spirt Team to help my niece and her teammates chase a National Championship. Join in me in giving and spread the word.
Let's Go AU! #TalonsUp ♥️💙🦅
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The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh.
Congratulations! Try the Editorial Freelance Association at www.the-efa.org. I'm an editor. DM if you have questions.
So exciting!
The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh and I'm listening to an advance copy of Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser, narrated by Bessie Carter.
Cover of the book Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser. Book title in gold lettering with a large "L" that is adorned with flowers.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC audiobook of Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser, narrated by Bessie Carter, releasing March 3, 2026. I cannot wait to listen to this reimagined myth of the evil stepmother from Cinderella.
#booksky 💙📚
“Darkness is there for a reason...Maybe the reason is to remind us why we need light.”
All Better Now by Neal Shusterman
Local Revision
Definition: Focused changes within a scene or paragraph that improve clarity or impact.
Why it matters: Helps you target changes without destabilizing the entire draft.
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Line drawing stack of books on there right. Text on the left is a conversation between an editor and an author. The editor speaks first: What if restraint is an active choice, not an omission? (Say, what now?) What are you trusting the reader to figure out without being told? (I HAVE to explain this world in detail. Do you understand the moss has 7 shades of green?!) Is that material to the story? Can you say there’s the range from new spring leaves to the bright zest of a lime and let the reader imagine it? (Oh, maybe! Good one! But what about the 16 shades of pink flowers?)
An editor and an author pick up a draft...
Chapter 2
Restraint as a Narrative Choice
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Agent Seventeen by John Brownlow. The MC's personality, brought to life by Adam Sims in the audiobook, has made me laugh several times.
🤣 I can't wait to see what you did!
The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe
Mixed bag tonight for American University basketball.
The women won their game in OT! They showed a lot of hustle and heart.
The men were ahead by double digits and ended up loosing a close one. This is a young team learning to close out games.
So proud of both of these Eagles. ♥️💙🦅 #TalonsUp
Structural revision
Definition: Changes that affect plot, pacing, character arcs, or story logic.
Why it matters: Knowing when feedback is structural helps you avoid wasting time polishing scenes that may not stay.
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Picture of two cats sleeping on the sofa together.
We said goodbye to this dynamic 18-year old brother and sister pair in 2025. So much love and so many memories are wrapped up in them. Their passing reminded us that love doesn’t end, it just changes shape. 💜
The Liar by Steve Cavanagh.
I'm working through the Eddie Flynn series.
Stack of books on the right with the following conversation between an editor and an author on the left. The editor speaks first. The author's responses are in parentheses to demonstrate reactions/internal thoughts: What if every issue wasn’t solved in the same draft it was discovered? (WHAT?!) Awareness is a legitimate stage of revision. (Ok, sure.) Noticing something doesn’t obligate immediate action. (I don’t know about that…) What changes if you let the awareness live for a while? (I want to pull my hair out, but I’m learning to let my draft breathe.)
An editor and an author pick up a draft...
Chapter 1
Awareness Is a Revision Stage
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I’ll continue posting about editing and writing because I believe attention to language, rigor, and responsibility is not separate from the world we live in—it’s part of how we make sense of it. 3/3
Unsure of what to say or who to call? The @5calls.org app makes it simple, with scripts and phone numbers for your elected officials. 2/3
Like many people, I’m paying close attention to what’s happening right now.
I’m deeply concerned by actions taken without accountability or respect for democratic and international norms. If you feel the same, I encourage you to contact your elected officials and make your outrage known. 1/3
This! I can't wait for the world to read what I got to read.
This is awesome! Thank you for all you do to build community and support fellow authors.
I downloaded a book this morning that was highlighted in a BookBub email. It took a little while to get an email cadence that wasn't 20+ a week. Now I get one email a day from them and I use it to find backlist books in genres that I enjoy.
How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica
Manuscript to Market is open for applications. This is a selective program to help you finish, polish, & prepare your book for traditional or self-publishing.
www.robynedits.com/m2m
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Graphic shows a person with a laptop sitting on a couch. Next to them is a pile of paper, some crumpled, some flat. The text overlay says, Every published book started as a messy draft. You got this!
Congratulations to everyone who participated in #NovelNovember! I'm proud of you and I'm cheering you on!
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Congratulations! 🎉
Congratulations! 🎉
