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The Fiction Editing Newsletter

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · 4d

Subscribe to the Fiction Editing Newsletter and get access to the special discount code for the discovery draft evaluation service in the November edition of the newsletter that will be published next Monday with this link www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/the-fiction-...
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The Fiction Editing Newsletter provides actionable advice and resources to help you archive your writing goals.

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · 7d

I am now offering the discovery draft evaluation service for romance writers.
If you are interested, learn more about the service at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/discovery-dr... and contact me at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/contact.htmlto discuss your story.
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How can writers avoid editing scams and find editors they trust

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · 11d

Read the blog article and learn the 9 steps that writers can take to help them avoid editing scams and find fiction editors they trust to help them improve their manuscripts and achieve their writing goals.
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Avoid editing scams and find trusted editors (portfolio, training, memberships, social media, recommendations, professional organisations, sample edits, communication with editor, terms and conditions...

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · 14d

If you are a romance writer looking for beta reading or developmental editing, I might be the right editor for you!

Check my services at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/services.html and contact me at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/contact.html to discuss your story.
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Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · 14d

Litera, thank you for your response. I don't need a book editor. I am a developmental editor and beta reader for romance writers. I just wanted to see the opinion of different writers and editors.

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · 18d

I am a developmental editor for romance writers, and I am thinking of changing my policy for sample edits. I am currently offering free sample edits for my services, but I am thinking of sending work samples instead.
What do you think?
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Goodbye NaNoWriMo; try the 90-day novel writing challenge

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · 21d

Read the blog article and see why the 90-day novel writing challenge is exactly what you need to write the first draft of your novel.
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How to write the first draft of your novel in 90 days

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · 25d

There have been a lot of scammers sending emails to writers promising reviews or to feature their books in book clubs over the last couple of weeks. Writers, be careful and don’t fall for their scams!
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What are the different types of editing services?

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · 28d

Read the blog article and learn the different types of editing services to make informed decisions about the type of editing service your story really needs at a particular stage of the writing process.
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Explanation of the different types of editing services: beta reading, developmental editing, manuscript critique, line editing, copy editing and proofreading.

The Fiction Editing Newsletter

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Oct 2

The October edition of the Fiction Editing Newsletter arrives next Monday with an exclusive offer for the newsletter subscribers!
Subscribe now and benefit from the offer (and get a FREE checklist on how to plan your romance novel) using this link www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/the-fiction-...

The Fiction Editing Newsletter provides actionable advice and resources to help you archive your writing goals.

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 29

Read the blog article to learn how to become more productive and write your stories faster with 4 productivity tips:
Choose your writing project
Schedule your time
Set realistic and flexible goals
Create a productive space
www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/blog/4-produ...

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Resources library for romance authors

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 25

I am a developmental editor and beta reader for romance writers, and I am currently booking editing projects for the rest of 2025.
Check my services at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/services.html and contact me at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/contact.html to discuss your story.
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Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 22

Are you a romance writer looking to plan, outline, write or edit your manuscript? Check my resources library with blog articles full of actionable advice that will help you improve your story.
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Useful blog articles for romance authors about the big-picture storytelling issues of a manuscript.

What is developmental editing? (vs other kinds of editing)

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Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 18

Do you know the different kinds of editing?
Do you know the difference between developmental editing, coaching, line editing and proofreading? Read the article and find the right kind of editing for your fiction story.
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Completing the first or fifth draft of your story is already a significant achievement that you should celebrate! The next step is to have your manuscript professionally edited but you are not...

What is writer's block and how to overcome it

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 15

Read the blog article to learn about writer's block and the 5 ways to overcome it.
I offer developmental editing and beta reading services for romance writers. Contact me at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/contact.html to discuss your story.
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The blog article explains what writer's block is and 5 ways to overcome it.

How to self-edit a romance novel

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 11

Why are you writing a fiction book? Did you wake up one day and say “I want to be a writer” or is it a lifelong dream? If you are a published writer, leave a link to your book in the comments!
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Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 8

You have written the first draft of your romance novel and don't know how to self-edit it before giving it to a professional editor?
Read the blog article and learn how to self-edit your romance novel
www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/blog/how-to-...
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Learn how to self-edit your romance novel in 5 simple steps!

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sounds like you had a busy summer. I hope you can get back to writing 3 blog posts a week this autumn.

What is a romance story and how to to write one

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 4

Summer passed by so quickly this year. I spent last Saturday writing down my business and personal goals for September.
How was summer for you? Did you achieve your writing goals?
What are your writing goals for September?
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Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Sep 1

Do you know what a fiction story needs to have to be considered a romance story? Read the blog article and learn the characteristics of a romance story and how to write one
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A fiction story is considered to be a romance when it includes these two characteristics: the development of the romantic relationship between the main characters is at the centre of the story the...

Developmental editing services for romance authors

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Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Aug 28

I am a beta reader and developmental editor for romance writers, and I would love to help you improve your manuscript.
Check my services at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/services.html and email me at [email protected] to discuss your story.
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Developmental Editing and Manuscript Critique services for romance authors

How to find the right editor for your fiction book

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Aug 26

Learn how to find the right editor for your story based on the services you need, the genre of your story, and your budget, and read where to look for editors and how to reach them.
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www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/blog/how-to-...

How to find the right editor for your book and where to look

How to write a romance story: setting and worldbuilding

Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Aug 21

I am back from the summer holidays feeling ready to continue my projects. I created a Medium account where I share actionable tips about writing, editing, and publishing fiction stories. Here is the link if you want to check it out medium.com/me/stories/p...
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Maria Georgiou fiction editor @mariageditor.bsky.social · Aug 18

Read the new blog article and learn how to create a realistic setting for your fiction story
P.S. Subscribe to the Fiction Editing Newsletter and get a FREE checklist on how to plan your romance novel www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/the-fiction-...
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How to brainstorm the setting and worldbuilding of your fiction story