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Harrison Demchick

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The world's most thorough content editor. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication. Author of The Listeners (2012). Singer/songwriter of Otherguy (2018). Screenwriter of Ape Canyon (2019). Hire me: https://reedsy.com/harrison-demchick

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · Aug 25

Yes, my services as a developmental editor are available. Check my reviews, novels I've edited, and learn how to get in contact with me below

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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy

Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 11h

Anyone else having difficulty traveling this week?

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Texas Book Festival sees 18 author withdrawals due to "ongoing flight issues"

The Texas Book Festival announced Friday that 18 authors will no longer participate in this weekend's event due to unforeseen circumstances, including "ongoing

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 1d

That moment when you realize your side writing project has taken over and is now your main WIP.

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Bigfoot Reviews @bigfootreviews.bsky.social · 1d

#FridayFun at BigfootReviews.com 😆👣

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 1d

A little bit of music for you. This clip is from "I'm on Your Side," from my album, Otherguy

Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 2d

I wrote this feature film about a mixed-up guy in the midst of a quarter-life crisis who drags his big sister along on a Bigfoot-hunting expedition. It's available to watch in full. Grab your popcorn!

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Ape Canyon | Full Drama Movie | Bigfoot Hunting

YouTube video by Movie Central

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 3d

Remember, having to rewrite something is not a sign of failure or that your work is bad, even if you have to rewrite many times. It's simply part of the process.

Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 4d

"A Midtown Manhattan anomaly, the Argosy Book Store continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of the three women who have presided over it"

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One Bookstore, 3 Sisters and 100 Years

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 4d

If you are in the U.S., today is a day to make your voice heard. Don't sit on the sidelines. Go participate.

Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 5d

My deepest thanks to Maureen and dozens of authors before her who have left reviews like this:

"I loved working with Harrison. As a first time author, I learned so much from his manuscript assessment and developmental edit. His thoroughness is second to none."

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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy

Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 6d

Daylight Savings Time.

No comment.

Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 7d

This is excellent advice. It is easy to focus on lack of progress, setbacks, and other issues writers face, but our creative victories are worth recognizing and celebrating. Even a small step forward is a step forward

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 7d

Writer pals, as we venture into “best of” list season, remember to focus on your other accomplishments.

That new draft, the books you’ve read to hone your craft…

Maybe the new thing you’re doing outside of writing (these are so important!)

Zero in on what you can control, and keep your head up. ❤️

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 7d

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Alan Bayles Author @alanbaylesauthor.bsky.social · 8d

Detective Inspector Dave Barnes thinks he's seen everything until the threads of a grisly double-murder investigation uncovers an otherworldly secret.
#BookRecommendation #scifi #thriller #mystery #suspense #doppelgängers #conspiracy #TheChase

Link: mybook.to/DoubleJeopar...

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 8d

Has a teacher ever changed your life?

Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 8d

It's Halloween, so let's hear some suggestions on great horror novels that have flown under the radar but deserve to be read - and yes, if you are a writer, that can include your own books. Feel free to plug them!

#WritersLift #WritersLife #HorrorNovels #HorrorFiction #IAmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 9d

Francis Lawrence, who directed The Long Walk, should direct an adaptation of The Listeners

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The Listeners

Amazon.com: The Listeners eBook : Demchick, Harrison: Books

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 10d

It is a testament to your work environment that people have been with your office for so long

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 11d

Let's look at some of the pitfalls that can make even a well-written beginning an ineffective introduction to your manuscript.

#AmWriting #IAmWriting #WritersLife #WritingLife #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice #PeachCobbler

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The Best Way to Start Your Story Type - The Writer's Ally™

It’s an oversimplification, but also very much a truism, to suggest that starting a story is difficult. But you’re not just beginning a story. You’re beginning your story. What does that mean? What’s ...

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 11d

I came up in the world of small press publishing, working along the way on more than 80 published novels and memoirs, several of which have been optioned for film.

Will yours be next?

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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy

Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.

reedsy.com

Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 15d

If you would like to have a conversation about how my editorial services can benefit you and your work, reach out via Reedsy and let's talk!

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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy

Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.

reedsy.com

Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 17d

"They can do what they like with my work if they pay me for it," he told the BBC's culture editor Katie Razzall. "But stealing people's work... and then passing it off as something else... That's immoral but unfortunately not illegal."

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Author Philip Pullman calls on government to act over 'wicked' AI scraping

The writer of the trilogies His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust wants copyright laws changed.

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 19d

There is power in writing. It can change who we are - and sometimes it can even change the world

Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 19d

I confess that I haven't looked at my LinkedIn profile in some time. Perhaps sharing it will prompt me to action. Do people in the writing community use LinkedIn? Are there LinkedIn communities worth exploring?

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