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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 20m

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 · 27d

🎉We're baaacckk!!!🎉

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

#amwriting #writersky #writersofbluesky

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 13h

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 · 20h

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.

mythcreants.com

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 1d

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

Editors/Réviseurs Canada @editorscanada.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

Nice! How are you liking Mistborn?

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 2d

What are you reading, watching, and/or playing?

Reading: Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
Watching: Parks and Rec
Playing: Silksong

#Reading #TV #VideoGames

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 3d

THIS FRIDAY!!! Are you excited, #RevPit?! If you're gearing up to enter RevPit #10Queries, here's everything you need:

⭐Complete query letter
⭐First 5 pages of manuscript

The query and first 5 pages will need to be uploaded to the form in one document and should be a standard manuscript format

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 3d

6. What kind of editing do you get most excited about?

I love digging deep into character arcs, structure, and worldbuilding.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #6 is "What kind of editing do you get most excited about?"

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 4d

Slowly getting old blog posts back up online after moving website hosts. My series on character creation with the enneagram is back up now! #Writing #Enneagram #CharacterCreation

Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part One: The Reformer — Allison Alexander

Use the Enneagram One to inspire self-controlled, wise, moral, and perfectionistic characters for your story.

www.aealexander.com

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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 4d

Me, who is definitely not old.

pic of old lady - it's not easy being old

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 5d

I got the basic one and it is the lightest weight hoodie I own!

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 5d

Moving into editing, especially if you're freelancing, can definitely be a challenge. Yay for horror!

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 5d

4. What made you want to become an editor?

I've always loved stories, and I was the person everyone asked to edit their essays in school. When I realized I could work in the genres I most loved (fantasy and sci-fi, in particular), it was a no-brainer.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #4 is "What made you want to become an editor?"

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 6d

3. What kind of editing do you do?

I do developmental editing and line editing. I love helping writers shape their world, characters, and story at a big-picture level. See more information on my services here: www.aealexander.com/services

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. Question 3 is "What kind of editing do you do?"

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 7d

I'm particularly looking forward to Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill. #AmWatching #Anime #TV

Here Are All the Genre TV Premieres Airing in October! - Reactor

A horror prequel, a murder mystery, and LOTS of anime are among October's new and returning shows.

reactormag.com

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 7d

In my free time, I enjoy painting, crocheting, cross-stitching, D&D, and video games. I am currently...

Watching: The Legend of Korra
Reading: Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales
Playing: Silksong / Palworld

Thanks for tuning in!

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 7d

I'm the co-host of The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast, a #RevPit editor, and a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. I also send out a monthly newsletter full of tips, resources, and encouragement for genre fiction writers. 2/3

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 7d

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