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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 11d

1. Introduce yourself! #EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

I'm Allison, a freelance book editor for fantasy, sci-fi, and horror novels (I especially love dragons, foxes, and talking spaceships). Helping writers level up their manuscripts is my jam. 1/3

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. Question #1 is "Introduce yourself!"

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 1h

13. What's your favorite tea?

Peppermint. Especially if it's made with fresh leaves.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club Community. #13 is "What's your favorite tea?"

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 9h

Some pros and cons! What's your pick? #Writing #Publishing #IndiePublishing #TraditionalPublishing

Should You Choose Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing? — Allison Alexander

Trying to decide whether to query a literary agent or explore self-publishing? Learn about the pros and cons.

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 22h

12. What is your editing superpower?

Being able to explain not just WHAT is off (e.g. the pacing feels slow here) but WHY, which enables you to problem solve if my suggested solutions don't fit your vision.

I think this is every editor's superpower. 😀

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 1d

FINALLY got to talk about Murderbot on The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast! (Also, saw the show; loved the show.) #Podcast #TheWorldbuildersTavern #Murderbot #SciFi

3.3 Space Opera: All Systems Red | The Worldbuilder’s Tavern

In this episode, we're talking about the novella All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells. Proprietor's Pick: The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey (Disclosure: we are a…

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 2d

#RevPit #10Queries Winners have been drawn at random and assigned to editors (also at random), and emails went out to those whose submissions were selected.

Join us Oct 24 to get tons of helpful querying advice. Anyone can benefit from this feedback, even if you weren't selected or didn't enter

Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you everyone who entered! Our editors are eager to get their hands on these submissions. Keep an eye on this space, and don't forget to follow our editors for their #10Queries posts!

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 1d

11. How do you stay organized?

SPREADSHEETS.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #11 is "How do you stay organized?"

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 2d

The Stardew cross stitch is finished! It was very fun.

Circular cross stitch of a farmhouse and trees in autumn, inspired by Stardew Valley.

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 2d

I'm booking editing projects into the new year! I have room for smaller things, like query critiques, sooner. Reach out if you want to work together! #BookEditing #Editor #Horror #Fantasy #SciFi

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 2d

Macros are amazing! I'm primarily a dev editor so I don't use as many as a copyeditor would, but I still appreciate them.

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 2d

10. Share a tool or system that saves your sanity.

Spreadsheets. ALL THE SPREADSHEETS.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #10 is "Share a tool or system that saves your sanity."

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 3d

Perfect tone for a cozy regency! This one's on my TBR. @quenbyolson.bsky.social #FirstLineFriday #Fantasy #Dragons

"Great Uncle Forthright was dead, and Mildred's toast had gone soggy on one side." —Quenby Olson, Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care & Feeding of British Dragons

#FirstLineFriday

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Natasha Hanova @natashahanova.bsky.social · 3d

👀 It's happening today! #RevPit #10Queries mini-event. Good luck to all who enter!

🦋 100+ creatives will win feedback on Query + 5 pgs
🦋 You don't need a complete ms to enter
🦋 Great opportunity to connect w creatives
🦋 Opportunity to polish query for annual contest

reviseresub.com/mini-events/...

October 2025 10Queries

Are you readying your manuscript to query agents? Are you preparing for this year’s RevPit event? What better way to know if your query an

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 3d

Today's the day! Get those queries in for a chance at feedback from professional editors (maybe me!). #RevPit #10Queries #Querying #Writing

Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Sep 12

🎉We're baaacckk!!!🎉

RevPit's #10Queries October event opens for submissions October 10!

#amwriting #writersky #writersofbluesky

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 3d

9. What's an editorial hill you'll die on?

Viva the oxford comma! There are also some meanings of words that have changed that make me wince (I'm looking at you, "literally"), but generally I'm pretty flexible. Language changes and evolves.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #9 is "What's an editorial hill you'll die on?"

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 4d

Are you considering a matriarchal society for your story? This post has some great ideas for that. mythcreants.com/blog/creatin... #Worldbuilding #Writing

How to Write a Matriarchy

Matriarchies are a great way to set your world apart, but they come with pitfalls.

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 4d

I'm over at Editors' Weekly today giving some tips on editing fantasy! #Editing #Editor #Fantasy #EditingFantasy

Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 4d

This week in the #EditorsWeekly, @aealexander.bsky.social outlines six areas to consider as you dive into editing the creative and fun genre of fantasy novels.

blog.editors.ca/six-tips-for...

Open book with a castle with a rainbow behind it and a dragon flying over it, coming up from its pages. (Copyright: cienpies © 123RF.com)

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 4d

Definitely relate to this! I appreciate the flexibility of freelancing.

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 4d

Not every turning point needs explosions or heartbreak. 💥 Sometimes it’s a bad craft fair, a wardrobe fail, or an awkward slip that changes everything. Small drama, big growth.

#EditingTip

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 4d

8. What's something your clients don't see behind the scenes?

My weird hours. 😆 I sometimes work in the middle of the night because my sleep schedule is unusual.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #8 is "What's something your clients don't see behind the scenes?"

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 5d

Nice! I liked Mistborn a lot, but my favourite Sanderson is Skyward.

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 5d

Four key questions to answer in EVERY scene of your novel:

1. What does the protagonist want?
2. Why do they want it?
3. What will happen if they don't achieve their goal?
3. What is getting in their way?

#Writing #WritingTip

Use these four elements to keep readers engaged: goal, motivation, stakes, and conflict. #WritingTip

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 6d

What are you doing to get ready for #RevPit #10Queries?

What do you plan on sending in? Let us know and connect with fellow writers! #amquerying #amwriting #writersky #writersofbsky #writersofbluesky

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 6d

7. What is your editing philosophy?

Edits are suggestions, not a set of rules you HAVE to follow. It's my job to point out issues and give ideas for solutions, but the author can always tackle a problem from another angle.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #7 is "What is your editing philosophy"

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 6d

Nice! How are you liking Mistborn?

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