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It's fun to share the words I look up. Did you know there's no hyphen in crisscross? I need to confirm that "aeo" part of "archaeology" every time. 🤣
Good publishing news ⭐️📚
At the San Diego County Library in Vista this month. Fun!
A quick update on chapter book trends
Might co-author someday? Here’s a thing to know.
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Might co-author someday? Here’s a thing to know.
For reader responses and more, visit DearEditor.com's post day today: www.deareditor.com/2026/01/how-...
Free webinar explaining Anthropic copyright settlement with the Authors Guild and the law firm involved. Learn, whether your books are involved or not. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Honored to be covered in Publishers Weekly
"Explore the often overlooked layers of revision, the default settings writers fall into, and how to inject new life into characters and settings,... maintaining the heart of the story, dealing with conflicting feedback, and adapting to the ever-changing market trends." @waywordwriters.bsky.social
Proud to be on the Way-Word Writers Podcast!
"Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer sit down with acclaimed author and editor Debra Halverson to discuss the nuances of revising a manuscript from the first draft to the final product." youtu.be/Vy0LhenJHxg?...
This 90-minute, in-depth presentation will cover the latest acquisition trends, current market needs, the launch of several new imprints, plus industry-wide efforts to navigate economic forces, AI, and book banning. Hear key insights essential for anyone looking to sell a book in today’s market!
Haha! Well done!
Yes, I’m doing them twice a year now. So much to fresh on.
Spotted at the mall today. Don’t miss the tiny Post-it note under the window painting. 🤪🤣
Writing a scary story? Three pitfalls to avoid, and ways to avoid them.
Writing a scary story? Three pitfalls to avoid, and ways to avoid them, today at DearEditor.com: www.deareditor.com/2025/10/avoi...
How to EFFECTIVELY write Multiple POVs. Telling a story through several characters’ viewpoints CAN be tricky but it’s SO worth it when you get it right.
Free Authors Guild Zoom TODAY Oct 16 3pm PT/ 6pm ET about the Anthropic Settlement.
Includes Q & A. If you cannot make it, they will have a recording. You don’t need to be a member:
authorsguild.org/event/anthro...
A “No” from one editor is not necessarily a “No” from ALL editors at that imprint, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3KTDedc
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A “No” from one editor is not necessarily a “No” from ALL editors at that imprint, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3KTDedc
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There are some things to consider when deciding to use your middle name in your author name.
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What to consider when deciding to use your middle name in your author name, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3VQPGwM
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Avoid over-explaining in your fiction with these four tips from DearEditor.com: bit.ly/4nFjR5U
Writing Tip: Use your setting to reveal a character’s emotions and to force epiphanies. Choose it strategically and cleverly.
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