Allison Alexander

I have the best job. #Editing #BookEditor

Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part Nine: The Peacemaker — Allison Alexander Use the Enneagram Nine to inspire patient, calming, and avoidant characters for your story.

The Enneagram is my favourite tool for character creation. #Writing #Characters #Enneagram

Gorgeous. I would read T. Kingfisher's grocery list, but this looks amazing.

I'm fine with swearing in adult novels as long as it feels natural to the character and the world! (Dungeon Crawler Carl is one of my fave series and he says "Goddammit Donut" every other sentence.) 😆

Photo of a gold and silver cat with green eyes.

My new editorial assistant. She takes her job very seriously. I pay her in cuddles.

How to respond to the argument that disabled characters shouldn’t be in fantasy because of “healing magic.” — Allison Alexander How to respond to the argument that disabled characters shouldn’t be in fantasy because of “healing magic.”

You can't have disabled characters in fantasy, you say? *Points to awesome fantasy characters with disabilities.* www.aealexander.com/blog/do-disa... #Reading #Fantasy #Disability #DisabilityRep

Blue is my favourite colour. www.etsy.com/ca/listing/4... #Scrivener #ScrivenerTheme

Oh and tips on narrowing #RevPit editors!

Read the entirety of the MSWLs carefully + don’t think your story will be an exception. I only auto-DQ subs that aren’t on my MSWL.

Beyond that, all of our editors are amazing. There is no *wrong* choice. Do your best to narrow + then go with your gut

Nine important games: co-op version! If you're looking for games to play with friends, these are excellent. (Meme created via my9games.com) #VideoGames

It's not unusually long for fantasy, but I do consider it long for the scope of this contest, haha. I will still consider 130k, I would just have to love it completely. I like llamas!

I'm sorry, that sounds like a rough one. I would not wish chronic illness on anyone!

Aww that's so lovely to hear! Favourite Zelda: Ocarina of Time. (Majora's Mask and Breath of the Wild are close seconds.) Dimension 20: Fantasy High. Critical Role: Mighty Nein. DM: Brennan Lee Mulligan. What about yours? Looking forward to reading your novel.

Yay! I'm glad it's helpful.

Vivi is so great.

Yes, sounds fun!

Cover of A Deadly Education (Lesson One of The Scholomance) by Naomi Novik.

Friends, I'm finally reading the Scholomance. I love that it's a magic school story, but there are no teachers or adults around. #AmReading #Fantasy

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Time to start off my #MeetTheEditor session! I’m excited to chat with you all about my MSWL, editing process, interests, hobbies, whatever comes to mind.

For reals, though, here's the answer to that: bsky.app/profile/jeni...

Hi Revelers! It’s time for my #MeetTheEditor session. Here’s my intro video to get started.
Yes, I love butterflies. 🦋 #RevPit

Screenshot from animal crossing. Text reads: and done! I can buy these from you for a total of 1,365,000 bells. Sound good?

Good morning! I’m caffeinating here for my #MeetTheEditor chat. All week, the #RevPit editors have been showing off their impressive skills and knowledge, and now it’s my turn.

I just sold my turnips for 455 bells, so that should impress at least 4-5 of you.

Who’s hanging out with me today?

Cover for Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. Silhouette of a black woman against a blue and red background.

"What's the story you want?" —DEATH OF THE AUTHOR by Nnedi Okorafor

#FirstLineFriday #TBR #ScienceFiction

These word count requirements are for me, specifically. Other editors may have different expectations, so ask them if you are unsure! Fun fact: My #RevPit winner's manuscript last year was 105k words.

I've been getting a few questions about what word count ranges I accept for #RevPit.

50k–90k: Ideal (lower end for MG, higher for YA/A).

90k–100k: Totally fine.

100k–130k: You can send to me, just know I will have to REALLY love it to pick it as a winner.

130k+: Too long for the scope of RevPit.

Yep, that is fine.

Nine games that are/were important to me! They didn't have Dragon Age 2 as an option, so I subbed Inquisition, which was also amazing. I'm going to have to make a second post for co-op games. 😄 (Meme created via my9games.com) #VideoGames

Today's Meet the Editor threads for #RevPit are coming to you from @jenichappelle.bsky.social, @demimschwartz.bsky.social, and @leahrambadt.bsky.social!

Sci-Fi and Fantasy with Disabled Characters Favourite sci-fi and fantasy books featuring disabled and chronically ill characters.

These are some of my favourite sci-fi and fantasy books with disabled or chronically ill characters, and they're 20% off right now! bookshop.org/lists/sci-fi... #Reading #SciFi #Fantasy #Disability #DisabilityRepresentation #DisabilityRep #ChronicIllnessRep