Allison Alexander
@aealexander.bsky.social
Book editor | Fantasy, sci-fi, & horror | Writer | Gamer | Co-host of The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast | #RevPit editor | Chronic illness mage | Bi | She/Her ♿🌈 aealexander.com
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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
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
"Can I do X thing in my novel?" You can do anything you want! If doing X won't hurt anyone (for example, by promoting harmful stereotypes), the real question to ask is whether it's effective. Is the story engaging readers? Does it fit the genre and age category? Are YOU enjoying it? #WritingTip
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Can I do X thing in my novel?" You can do anything you want! If doing X won't hurt anyone (for example, by promoting harmful stereotypes), the real question to ask is whether it's effective. Is the story engaging readers? Does it fit the genre and age category? Are YOU enjoying it? #WritingTip
List 5 hobbies:
🎮 video games
🖌️ painting
🧶 crochet
🪡 cross stitch
🎲 D&D
🎮 video games
🖌️ painting
🧶 crochet
🪡 cross stitch
🎲 D&D
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
List 5 hobbies:
🎮 video games
🖌️ painting
🧶 crochet
🪡 cross stitch
🎲 D&D
🎮 video games
🖌️ painting
🧶 crochet
🪡 cross stitch
🎲 D&D
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Our editor Q&A panel is LIVE! You asked, we answered! Get some answers to questions from our community about editing, querying, and more: #FiFRevPit #amwriting #amquerying #writersky www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwXP...
Fall Into Fiction with RevPit: Editor Q&A Panel
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November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our editor Q&A panel is LIVE! You asked, we answered! Get some answers to questions from our community about editing, querying, and more: #FiFRevPit #amwriting #amquerying #writersky www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwXP...
This is my new favourite card. #MagicTheGathering #AvatarTheLastAirbender
November 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This is my new favourite card. #MagicTheGathering #AvatarTheLastAirbender
If you want to hire an editor for your novel but aren't sure what KIND of editing it needs, here's some advice on how to decide. www.aealexander.com/blog/what-ty... #Writing #Editing #Revisions
What Does a Query Critique Look Like? — Allison Alexander
Get a sneak peek into what editorial feedback on a query looks like and questions to ask yourself about whether your query is ready to go.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
If you want to hire an editor for your novel but aren't sure what KIND of editing it needs, here's some advice on how to decide. www.aealexander.com/blog/what-ty... #Writing #Editing #Revisions
Skyward seems to be a lesser known series of Sanderson's, but it's my favourite of his. #YA #SciFi #Worldbuilding #BrandonSanderson #Skyward #Podcast #TheWorldbuildersTavern
3.11 YA Sci-Fi: Skyward | The Worldbuilder’s Tavern
In this episode, we're talking about genre, the state of YA sci-fi in publishing, and the writing and worldbuilding in the young adult science fiction novel Skyward by Brandon Sanderson. Proprietor's…
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November 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Skyward seems to be a lesser known series of Sanderson's, but it's my favourite of his. #YA #SciFi #Worldbuilding #BrandonSanderson #Skyward #Podcast #TheWorldbuildersTavern
If your novel needs professional eyes, but you're on a budget, I recommend a manuscript critique. It's a great place to start for big-picture feedback; you'll end up with an edit letter that includes actionable advice on how to tackle revisions. #Editing
Services — Allison Alexander
Allison offers manuscript critiques, developmental editing, line editing, and query package critiques for writers of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.
www.aealexander.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
If your novel needs professional eyes, but you're on a budget, I recommend a manuscript critique. It's a great place to start for big-picture feedback; you'll end up with an edit letter that includes actionable advice on how to tackle revisions. #Editing
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Helpful explanation of interiority (it's not just the inner thoughts of a character, but how they experience the world through a unique lens). janefriedman.com/how-pov-affe... #Writing #POV #Interiority
How POV Affects Character Inner Life | Jane Friedman
Tips from a career editor on how the type of POV you choose affects the way you give readers access to your characters’ thoughts and feelings.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Helpful explanation of interiority (it's not just the inner thoughts of a character, but how they experience the world through a unique lens). janefriedman.com/how-pov-affe... #Writing #POV #Interiority
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SPSFC 5 judge @aealexander.bsky.social has an informative post up about the contest that includes all of the past winners and finalists. #SPSFC
www.aealexander.com/blog/spsfc
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All You Need To Know About the Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (SPSFC) — Allison Alexander
Key details about the contest for self-published sci-fi novels founded by Hugh Howey.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
SPSFC 5 judge @aealexander.bsky.social has an informative post up about the contest that includes all of the past winners and finalists. #SPSFC
www.aealexander.com/blog/spsfc
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I'm on judging team 1.21 Gigawatts for #SPSFC! This looks like a great group of books, and I'm excited to start reading. #SciFi #ScienceFiction
My judging group, Team 1.21 Gigawatts, has received their allotment for the 5th annual Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (#SPSFC). Very exciting, and looks like a great group of books.
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I'm on judging team 1.21 Gigawatts for #SPSFC! This looks like a great group of books, and I'm excited to start reading. #SciFi #ScienceFiction
Does your opening scene need to be action-heavy? No; it just needs to make readers curious. #Writing #WritingTip
November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Does your opening scene need to be action-heavy? No; it just needs to make readers curious. #Writing #WritingTip
My doctor is 99% sure I have POTS. So, fellow potsies, please share with me what has made your life easier! And I'm also curious—have you ever seen your condition represented in fiction? #POTS #ChronicIllness #Disability #DisabilityRep
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
My doctor is 99% sure I have POTS. So, fellow potsies, please share with me what has made your life easier! And I'm also curious—have you ever seen your condition represented in fiction? #POTS #ChronicIllness #Disability #DisabilityRep
Thinking about booking a query critique with me? Here's the type of feedback I provide. www.aealexander.com/blog/what-do... #Querying #Writing #Editing
What Does a Query Critique Look Like? — Allison Alexander
Get a sneak peek into what editorial feedback on a query looks like and questions to ask yourself about whether your query is ready to go.
www.aealexander.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Thinking about booking a query critique with me? Here's the type of feedback I provide. www.aealexander.com/blog/what-do... #Querying #Writing #Editing
"The difference between a story and a bunch of stuff that happens... is that a story goes somewhere." This may seem like obvious advice, but is actually very helpful to keep in mind when writing and structuring a novel! #Writing #StoryStructure #WritingExcuses
12.40: Structuring a Novel
Your Hosts: Brandon, Mary, Dan, and Howard What makes something a novel, rather than just a serialized collection of stuff that happens? How do we use structure to turn collections of stuff into…
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November 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"The difference between a story and a bunch of stuff that happens... is that a story goes somewhere." This may seem like obvious advice, but is actually very helpful to keep in mind when writing and structuring a novel! #Writing #StoryStructure #WritingExcuses
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I love foxes and mythology! Looking forward to reading this. #FirstLineFriday #Fantasy
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I love foxes and mythology! Looking forward to reading this. #FirstLineFriday #Fantasy
This is the most adorable thing.
This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This is the most adorable thing.
"Emerging writers often focus on plot and action—which are essential!—but the true pulse of horror comes from what festers just beneath the surface." Yeesss! #Writing #Horror
What Isn’t Said Still Screams: Writing Subtext in Horror Fiction | Jane Friedman
Emerging writers often focus on plot and action—both essential!—but the true pulse of horror comes from what festers just beneath the surface.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Do you use #Scrivener and like pretty colours? I have Scrivener themes in my Etsy store! I just added some #AvatarTheLastAirbender inspired ones, because I'm a nerd. Use code AVATAR to get 40% off. www.etsy.com/shop/Editors...
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Do you use #Scrivener and like pretty colours? I have Scrivener themes in my Etsy store! I just added some #AvatarTheLastAirbender inspired ones, because I'm a nerd. Use code AVATAR to get 40% off. www.etsy.com/shop/Editors...
4 video games played this year that I loved:
1. Silksong
2. Split Fiction
3. Palworld
4. Neva
#VideoGames #Silksong #SplitFiction #Palworld #Neva
1. Silksong
2. Split Fiction
3. Palworld
4. Neva
#VideoGames #Silksong #SplitFiction #Palworld #Neva
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
4 video games played this year that I loved:
1. Silksong
2. Split Fiction
3. Palworld
4. Neva
#VideoGames #Silksong #SplitFiction #Palworld #Neva
1. Silksong
2. Split Fiction
3. Palworld
4. Neva
#VideoGames #Silksong #SplitFiction #Palworld #Neva
Publishing has a few confusing terms. I've got you covered. www.aealexander.com/blog/a-gloss... #Writing #Publishing
A Glossary for Querying Writers — Allison Alexander
What do terms like "blurb," "commercial fiction," "MSWL," "high concept," and "upmarket" mean? This article's got you covered.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Publishing has a few confusing terms. I've got you covered. www.aealexander.com/blog/a-gloss... #Writing #Publishing
For all you Dimension 20 fans—we talked about Fantasy High this season! #Podcast #Worldbuilding #Dimension20 #FantasyHigh #Fantasy #TheWorldbuildersTavern
3.10 Comedic RPG: Fantasy High | The Worldbuilder’s Tavern
In this episode, we're talking about the worldbuilding in the Dungeons & Dragons RPG comedy Fantasy High: Freshman Year, which is a Dimension 20 show produced by Dropout TV. Proprietor's Pick:…
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November 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
For all you Dimension 20 fans—we talked about Fantasy High this season! #Podcast #Worldbuilding #Dimension20 #FantasyHigh #Fantasy #TheWorldbuildersTavern
Prepping to send out your query letter in the new year? I offer query critiques! www.aealexander.com/services #Querying #Writing #Editor
Services — Allison Alexander
Allison offers manuscript critiques, developmental editing, line editing, and query package critiques for writers of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.
www.aealexander.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Prepping to send out your query letter in the new year? I offer query critiques! www.aealexander.com/services #Querying #Writing #Editor