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Carly Hayward
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Book Light Editorial & #RevPit editor, Story Chat Radio co-host. Disabled. You'll usually find me cuddling w/ a cup of tea and a great book. She/her

Editing: https://booklighteditorial.com/
Podcast: https://www.storychatradio.com/
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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 26d
If you could pick one of these familiars to be with you always, which would you pick?

#WritingCommunity #WritersLife #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #EditingFamiliars
The image has a solid dark jade color background. In the bottom left corner, the company symbol is there which is an open book with a lightbulb in the center. The main text says, “Editing Familiars: The three aspects of our editorial approach.” There are three items in the middle; a golden raven, a black cat, and a jade dragon. Underneath each character, there is some text that reads, “The Raven: Knowledge and creativity, The Cat: Supportive and long-lasting partnerships, The Dragon: Protection of your voice and vision.”
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Testimonial from Deana Birch, author of Faster and Slower! 🎉

#WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #Testimonial
Solid dark green background. Turquoise texts on the top that says, “Testimonials.” On the bottom right corner, the company name, “Book Light Editorial” is there in green font next to a dark jade colored flower. On the left side of the graphic, there is a golden raven sitting on a branch that is covered in flowers. The main text reads, “When I first approached Carly, I wasn’t sure my manuscript would ever be published. But with her gentle manner and supportive feedback, she helped me organize and re-write my story. She’s phenomenal at suggesting solutions, not just pointing out problems. With Carly, you know she is immediately on your team and your biggest cheerleader. After working with her on two books, I honestly felt like she knew my characters as well as I did. Carly is professional, positive and kind.” -Deana Birch, author of Faster and Slower”
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
I’m quickly running out of shelf space. Should I do an unhaul OR just buy another shelf?

#Shelfie #BookLightEditiorial #Editor #Bookshelves #BookCollection
Very full book shelves, full of books and plants.
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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In case anyone missed this #RevPitFiF editor panel about editing, self-editing, and dealing with publishing.

I enjoyed chatting with @fromcarly.bsky.social, @ashpreads.bsky.social, @azali-avenger.bsky.social, and @demimschwartz.bsky.social

Let us know if you have any other Qs! #RevPit #RevPitFiF
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 4d
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 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
I had so much fun chatting with @natashahanova.bsky.social, @ashpreads.bsky.social, @azali-avenger.bsky.social, and @demimschwartz.bsky.social about editing, self-editing, and dealing with publishing. Let us know if you have any other Qs! #RevPit #RevPitFiF
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 4d
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 7:01 PM
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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
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Beautiful sunset on Long Island Sound In CT
Picture of a sunset at a beach
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
How do you approach feedback?

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #Editor #BookLightEditorial
Solid white background. There is a dark jade border around the edges of the graphics. The main text says, “How do you approach feedback? Approach both praise and constructive criticism with curiousity. Remember, no manuscript is perfect, and no advice is perfect; and no advice is perfect; it is all about how you question both and find a way to meld them together. Approach the feedback with the intent to understand it, not agree or disagree. ” The company logo is on the bottom right corner, it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Testimonial from the author of The Tenfold Tenants and Stake Around and Find Out, E.V. Belknap! 🎊

#WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #Testimonial
Solid dark green background. Turquoise texts on the top that says, “Testimonials.” On the bottom right corner, the company name, “Book Light Editorial” is there in green font next to a dark jade colored flower. On the left side of the graphic, there is a golden raven sitting on a branch that is covered in flowers. The main text reads, ““This was my second time working with Carly on self pubbing a novel, and I will absolutely be back for the next one. Carly has perfected the balance between critique and encouragement. Her belief in my story kept me going through the bits where my own was a bit lost. Self-publishing can be scary. Make it less scary with Carly in your corner. (I recommend the Glow Package: it works perfect for verifying made changes, so you don’t go on blind.)” -E.V. Belknap, author of The Tenfold Tenants and Stake Around and Find Out
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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What do we think of this embroidery dragonfly I made for @jenichappelle.bsky.social

#Embroidery #Dragonfly #BookLightEditorial
A picture of an embroidery dragonfly design on blue fabric
November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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A reminder to drop your questions here or DM us! Get answers to all of your editing or querying-related questions from experienced editors 💖 #FiFRevPit
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 20d
Don't forget to send us your questions for our Editor Q&A Video Panel, which will take place at the end of #FiFRevPit. You can comment here, send a DM, or send us an email.

#RevPitFiF #writingcommunity
Don't forget to submit your questions for our Editor Q&A Video Panel. [Black cat on a stack of books next to pumpkins, a candle, and leaves. Hashtag FiFRevPit]
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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We have solved the disappearing post problem! If you're looking for critique partners or just new writing friends, stop by #FiFRevPit #Match and introduce yourself and genre!
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 11d
Today's the day! Use #FiFRevPit #match and the genre hashtags to find your critique partners ❤️
Fall Into Fiction with RevPit. Critique Partner Matching. #FiFRevPit
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
We repainted the front door and added this bronze Medusa knocker. What do we think?
A peach colored door with a bronze Medusa knocker in the center.
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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One of the harder things to really hammer down while writing if I'm honest. #writing #books
fromcarly.bsky.social Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 13d
Voice is demonstrated via tone, word choice, sentence structure, paragraph structure, use of description, exposition, narration, dialogue, pacing, themes, character archetypes, even subject matter.

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity
Solid white background. On the left side of the graphic is a staircase with red, gold, and blue flowers wrapped around it. The main text says, “Voice is demonstrated via tone, word choice, sentence structure, paragraph structure, use of description, exposition, narration, dialogue, pacing, themes, character archetypes, even subject matter. ” The company logo is on the bottom right corner, it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Voice is demonstrated via tone, word choice, sentence structure, paragraph structure, use of description, exposition, narration, dialogue, pacing, themes, character archetypes, even subject matter.

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity
Solid white background. On the left side of the graphic is a staircase with red, gold, and blue flowers wrapped around it. The main text says, “Voice is demonstrated via tone, word choice, sentence structure, paragraph structure, use of description, exposition, narration, dialogue, pacing, themes, character archetypes, even subject matter. ” The company logo is on the bottom right corner, it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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From horror to fantasy to contemporary, setting is important, and can often become its own character. What inspired the setting for your story? #FiFRevPit #writersky #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky
Fall Into Fiction with RevPit. Prompt: What inspired your setting? #FiFRevPit
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Testimonial from Kim Alexander, International best-selling author of the Demon Door series! 🎉

#WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #Testimonial #Bookish
Solid dark green background. Turquoise texts on the top that says, “Testimonials.” On the bottom right corner, the company name, “Book Light Editorial” is there in green font next to a dark jade colored flower. On the left side of the graphic, there is a golden raven sitting on a branch that is covered in flowers. The main text reads, ““I met Carly the same day I saw Mad Max Fury Road, so she'll forever be linked in my mind to Furiosa—someone you absolutely want on your side! With Carly's guidance, I turned my pretty okay novel into something so much more—something alive. I always felt she loved my characters as much as I did; she simply got what I was trying to do, and helped me do it. I have no doubt that my book (and hopefully the many to come) is vastly improved by her involvement.’ -Kim Alexander, International best-selling author of The Demon Door series”
November 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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#FiFRevPit #writingcommunity #writersky #writersofbluesky
Fall Into Fiction with RevPit. Prompt: Are there holidays in your story? If not, how would your character spend their holidays? #FiFRevPit
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
Anyone else just trying to survive another Monday? Productivity is a struggle today but we gotta do what we gotta do!
A calico cat is laying on their side on a window cat bed.
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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#MockPit #FiFRevpit starts now! Until 8 p.m. ET, post your pitch and get feedback from editors and other participants. Feel free to jump in with advice and praise, too! The more feedback, the better.

#RevPit #writingcommunity #writersky #amquerying
hashtag Mock Pit; logo Fall into Fiction with RevPit; hashtag FiFRevPit; fall designs such as leaves, flowers, and berries.
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Let's see those #FiFRevPit participation badges! Post yours and tag us!

(If you didn't receive one, sign up for our Substack and make sure you get *all the freebies*! You'll want them as we recount our weekly wins! reviseresub.substack.com)

#RevPit #RevPitFiF #writingcommunity
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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I started #MockPit a literal decade ago on Twitter, when there was still a 140 character limit. Publishing has changed a lot since then, and I discontinued the event a few years ago as a lot of pitch contests started to fold.

I couldn't be more excited that #RevPit is bringing it back.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Testimonial from Romance author, Brooke Blair! 🎉

#WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #Testimonial #Bookish
Solid dark green background. Turquoise texts on the top that says, “Testimonials.” On the bottom right corner, the company name, “Book Light Editorial” is there in green font next to a dark jade colored flower. On the left side of the graphic, there is a golden raven sitting on a branch that is covered in flowers. The main text reads, “"I knew my manuscript had some gaps, but even with a critique partner and months of brainstorming, we couldn't figure it out. Carly nailed the problem in one read. Her edit letter articulated the issues so well I found myself nodding along as I read. I loved my manuscript before the edit, but with Carly's direct (though gentle!) guidance, I've been able to turn it into something better than I thought I was capable of producing. I can't recommend her enough! Brooke Blair, Romance author”
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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natashahanova.bsky.social
So excited for this #FiFRevPit mini-event!!!
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
Lol this is amazing, please do this prompt. I want to see how many ESH (everyone sucks here) books we've got! #RevPit #FiFRevPit
reviseresub.bsky.social Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 19d
A favorite! Pitch your MC as an Am I The A****** post 🤭 #FiFRevPit #writingcommunity #writersky #writersofbluesky
Fall Into Fiction with RevPit Prompt: Pitch your MC as an AITA post. #FiFRevPit
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM