You can read and listen to my poem "Groats in the broth of heaven" in Abyss and Apex magazine online https://www.abyssapexzine.com/2025/03/groats-in-the-broth-of-heaven/ #amwriting #amediting #specpo

Think AI's going to be putting human #editors out of business? I don't see it happening any time soon. Here's why.

https://open.substack.com/pub/susannasullivanauthor/p/why-human-editors-still-matter?r=ytlja&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Why isn't "mouthe" a word?

We have "breath" and "breathe" -- why not "mouth" and "mouthe"?

These are the important questions I ponder while I edit.

@edibuddies #writers #AmEditing

Writing books takes longer than some people think. The reason your favorite author is talking about a book they're finishing that doesn't come out until next year is that they are going through edits and setting up promotions.

http://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing

Getting from "I have an idea!" to "I finished my book!" takes a lot more work than some people think. And a lot more time.

Give yourself space and time to work. Then hire me if you need help.

http://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing

Here's an excerpt from #novelx4

#WordWeavers Mar 28
What gives your characters a sense of self-worth or meaning in their life?

#novelx1
Broderick: working with a team; finding signs of (past) life in the soil

#novelx2
Theresa: sailing; helping people

#novelx3
Andrew: fighting climate change (even if it is a hopeless cause)

#novelx4
Elyssia: believing in a better world; the love of the man she loves

#novelx5
Jim: surviving day to day; keeping the Tidal Teashop open

ScribesAndMakers 29th March 2025.
What is your proudest or best moment with your creative endeavour this month?

I'm editing. So, it has been those times when I've come across a chapter that really sings. There have been a few of those this month (I can remember at least one !)

That gives me immense satisfaction

#amEditing #novelx2
#ScribesAndMakers

Not sure what your next move is? Need some help figuring out your plot? Schedule a virtual meeting with me and we can chat face-to-face about all your publishing problems.

https://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing

Revisions got you down? Are you getting in your own way a lot? Are you struggling with procrastination, distractions, or lack of support?

You’re not alone! This happens to everyone. I wrote a little ebook that might help. And it’s free! Check it out at https://AlexKourvo.com/FreeBook

#PhantastikPrompts MAR-19 Wie entwickelst du deine Charaktere? Benutzt du Hilfsmittel, wie etwa Charakterbögen?

Ironischerweise zum Schreiben meistens nicht. Da findet die meiste Vorarbeit im Kopf statt und wenn ich zum Stift greife, bin ich meist zu faul/motiviert, um was anderes als die Geschichte niederzuschreiben.

Beim Editieren lege ich allerdings parallel Charakter- und Plotbögen an, um mit dem*der Autor*in später unsere Perspektiven abgleichen können

I couldn't figure out how to write any new word-count tonight, but I did an editing pass over one of my vignettes. That was constructive, and it means I spent 1:05 writing. Because yes, editing really does count. Don't sell it short!

Between what I had already written, and how I've changed things up in this rewrite, I am considering the question of whether or not to write a new scene here exploring the questions I have raised but never answered.

My poem "The mystery of the thermionic" is online at Songs of Eretz http://www.songsoferetz.com/2025/03/songs-of-eretz-poetry-review-spring.html #specpo #amwriting #amediting

“I wonder how that poor girl is,” Mother says
They are in the kitchen, around the table, cereal boxes scattered in all directions
“She’s ok,” Tom says
Everyone looks at him
“What do you mean?” Francesca asks
“No. She is,” Tom insists
“What do you mean, Tom?” Dad asks
“I had a dream.”
“The one that woke me up?” Damien chips in
“Not that dream,” Tom says. “Another one.”
“Since when have your dreams told us anything?” Fran quips
“I’ll phone the hospital this morning,” Mum says

Sometimes four short sentences are better than a single 140-word behemoth built with creaky semicolons and sticky tape.

Instead of, "Read our _white paper_ on 'cats rule,'" write, "Read our white paper on _cats rule_."

Put the link on the title. It highlights it. And then you don’t have to wonder where to put the quotation marks, or whether to italicize anything. And MUCH better for SEO. #AmEditing