Steph (they/she) Editor
LightNews LightNews
banner
ottersediting.com
Steph (they/she) Editor
@ottersediting.com
1.3K followers 610 following 2.3K posts
Freelance editor, author, reader | 24 🌈 queer, nonbinary, AuDHD ♾️ leftist, disability advocate | Free 🇵🇸 No AI🚫

Need an Editor? | Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi | line editing, copyediting & proofreading: ottersediting.com 🦦✍️
Posts Replies Media Videos
Pinned
ottersediting.com
Steph (they/she) Editor @ottersediting.com · 26d
Starting my 2026 strong with a fully booked Jan! 🎉

Don't worry because Otters Editing is looking for clients in the Spring!

I work with indie authors for fantasy, LGBTQ+, and sci-fi stories!

You deserve an empathetic #editor who cares about human creativity and doesn't use AI.

ottersediting.com
Otters Editing Booking for clients. I have available slots in February, April, and May. You can book by visiting ottersediting.com, emailing me at stephmcollinedits@proton.me or DMing me here on Bluesky!
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
earlronove.bsky.social
It's #SelfPromoSaturday !

I'm a queer writer/artist/gamedev rolled into one person! I published a book last month that you might like, esp if Silent Hill was as formative for you as it was for me as a kid.

Angelic horror, weird gay gory chaos! Check it out!!
books.earlronove.com/benotafraid
A graphic for BE NOT AFRAID by S. Jean. A 3D version of the book is to the left with a phone displaying the same cover as an ebook. There is a short descrption to the right of the book and it reads: a fast-paced blaze through hell... When deadbeat Trent Cain takes a shortcut home through the park at 3AM, he find five angels there to greet him. Unfortunately, despite their proclamations of "be not afraid", they mean him harm. His only hope is another angel wielding a lead pipe, but there's something familiar about this one... Along the bottom of the graphic is the url for where to find your copy: books.earlronove.com/benotafraid
January 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
beverlyannemichel.bsky.social
Nothing today!!

#helpsky 💕💸
January 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
eliseswritings.bsky.social
Four more days left for this (largely SFF, and quite a few LGBTQIA+ MC's) book bundle!
eliseswritings.bsky.social Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswritings.bsky.social · 10d
If you're looking for new reads -especially SFF, and some SFF with LGBTQIA+ MC's- everything in this bundle was published in 2025. Short blurb of all 27 books in bundle description!

Including book 1 of my SciFi-Fantasy series, Walking the Knife's Edge 😉

🌈📚🪐📚💙 itch.io/b/3455/the-b...
Memories of Sorcery and Sand Remnants of Relics Scars of the Raven Impostor Love Tales from the Borun-Ma No Love in LA Refilling The Well Mermaid's Blood Fimbulvinter's Fires The Blood Divide Rotten Roots Hunted by the Undead A Demon to Save Me Child of the Sun Memento Moreau Heirs of Hyarch Book Two: The Elefae Champion Killer Debt: An Anthology of Murder Dirt You Shall Become Clipped Into the Forest Walking the Knife's Edge Tales of Yamato The Princess: Tales of Pern Coen Reborn in Ash The Backwards Knight Moth Woods Set in Stone
January 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
andria-kennedy.com
Don't forget: My daily sketching project for the year is available for viewing!

(And if you become a Member, you'll get to see extra sketches and WIPs. Not to mention scoring great freebies! 😉)
Support Antihero Kreative ❤️
Love Flerkens? Drop by Antihero Kreative to support flerken (and other weird creature) art!
ko-fi.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
bookspotlight.bsky.social
✨ FANTASY SHORT STORY ✨

🐉 a dragon (with a princess)
🗡️ a knight (with a plan)
👑 a palace (with a cruel king)
🏰 second pov

🔖 universal link: mybook.to/eJsBfU
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/the-knight-s...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

[ #booksky ]
Cover for The Knight Saves the Dragon by Rebecca Crunden; background is a water colour type picture of a castle with trees and mountains behind, leaves surround the edges.
January 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
beverlyannemichel.bsky.social
✨MECHANICAL HEART✨

b2r: books2read.com/mechanicalhe...
itch: beverlyannemichel.itch.io/mechanical-h...
kofi: ko-fi.com/beverlyannem...

#booksky #sff #romancelandia 💙📚 🌈📚 🪐📚 🌶️📚
soft but protective boy dnd sessions SCIENCE FICTION ROMANCE bff to lovers exciting twists nerdy couple women in stem there was only one bed
January 10, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
autumnwolff.bsky.social
Wanna read the first two chapters of my new lesbian Howl's Moving Castle-esque book? You're in luck! They're now available to the public.

www.scribblehub.com/series/21020...
a lesbian book cover
January 10, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
queerenigma.com
Hi folks, I'm seeing a lot of "Eyes on Minneapolis" & "We support Minnesota" sentiment. Here's a tangible way you can help:

Trump just suspended federal funding for SNAP benefits to Minnesota. Second Harvest Heartland is an MN-based hunger-relief org.

Please donate what you can.

www.2harvest.org
Second Harvest Heartland | Local Minnesota, Wisconsin food bank | 2harvest.org
There is more than enough food for everyone. As one of the nation’s largest hunger relief agencies, it’s our job to make sure healthy, nutritious food gets to the households who need it. Every day, we...
www.2harvest.org
January 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
mayor.nyc.gov
On day 8 of our Administration, @governor.ny.gov and I announced the beginning of universal childcare in NYC. No longer will New Yorkers be forced to choose between starting a family and continuing to live in the city they love. This only happened because of you.
January 10, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
bluepit.bsky.social
#BluePitHype ADVICE SHARE TIP 3: ELEVATOR/LOG LINE PITCH

Condensing a story to 1 or 2 sentences is hard. Here's a way to brainstorm a simple elevator pitch, should you need it.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
Anatomy of a Pitch Elements: Inciting Incident Protagonist Goals/Stakes Antagonist/Problem Setting Example: Wizard of Oz After losing her home in a tornado (Inciting Incident) a young girl (protagonist) wakes up in a magical land. (setting) Can she find her way back to Kansas (goal/stakes) when a witch is determined to kill her? (antagonist/problem) @bluepit.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
thepoetjean.bsky.social
Hello everyone! I'm Jean, award-winning writer & editor currently looking for developmental editing work!
Slots are filling up, so act soon!

Testimonials & other services: savagegardenmedia.net

#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Authors #Editors #AmEditing #DevelopmentalEditors
BLAHOM: Book One by April Q. Russell TEXT ID: Jean was very flexible to work with and communicated throughout the entire process, which included giving expected turnaround times and consistent updates. There were three main things I loved about Jean's feedback. One, Jean provided comments throughout my manuscript that showed me how readers might interpret different scenes. These comments really made me feel as if my characters' personalities were coming across as desired. The second was the many book, movie, and tv shows that were recommended as tools to help me later improve my plot (one of which gave me lots of inspiration after I binge watched it one weekend during the waiting process). I'm looking forward to looking into these many resources. Finally, I also appreciate that Jean answered my questions to help me determine first impressions of the manuscript and the overall plot, which helped me see what next steps to take. Thanks for treating my manuscript with so much care and respect, Jean!" Janeal D. for Developmental Editing Services (Oct 2023) Something in the Forest by Georgia Kane book cover TEXT ID: Developmental/Line Editor for Romantasy Trilogy Client's review 4.7 "Jean was wonderful to work with! My timeline was flexible, and Jean was proactive and communicative on timelines. I am a first-time author, and Jean was patient and answered all of my questions. She really helped elevate my manuscript, and I'll be rehiring her for the rest of my series. Thanks so much, Jean!"
January 11, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
anotherindiewriter.com
Since I'm technically still on this number

If someone buys Opus today, it makes 2026 not my worst year ever. And it gets me slightly closer to Opus outselling the dead name book.

anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus
January 11, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
beverlyannemichel.bsky.social
Still have a few bills to pay this month!!

Electric: $40
Water: 30/75
Other: $120

Anything helps!!

ko-fi.com/beverlyannem...

#helpsky #helpfolkslive2026 #disabled #mutualaid 💕💸
Buy Beverly a Coffee
Become a supporter of Beverly today!
ko-fi.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
citruspropaganda.bsky.social
The air grew thinner with the change in elevation, and Jorden could feel his ears pop the higher they went. Finally, they emerged onto a rocky outcropping. Deteriorating handrails were posted by the edge, which dropped straight into the oblivion below the cliff.

“¡Híjole!” Jorden leapt backwards.
January 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
ddwardiswriting.bsky.social
Yes. I finished and posted episode 6 of The Plight of the Last Paladin.

It's available www.patreon.com/collection/1...
The plight of the last paladin in a heartbroken world. A woman in armor flies on wings of fire
January 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
ddwardiswriting.bsky.social
servantand.bsky.social Joel Flanagan-Grannemann @servantand.bsky.social · 9d
These are my books.
So far.
What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?

www.amazon.com/dp/B08HLVPF7D
Pentagon of my 5 book covers. Top, Talia:Heir to the Fairy Realm, clockwise to Talia:On the Shore of the Sea, Fairy Court in Exile, Mother of Exiles and Queen of Thorns. In the center, Servants of the Moon and Sun - so far. (Book one through five now available.)
January 11, 2026 at 4:53 PM
ottersediting.com
"At the end if the river, I fly up and transanimal midair. My falcon form climbs higher and higher into the air, the pressure changing.

I feel free among the clouds and cool air. Nobody can stop me. It doesn't matter who I am, I can just be myself up here."

-AnimalsWIP, Raquel POV, #WIPSnips
January 11, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
asbrooks.com
OK, new pinned. Trying to get work through upwork and fiverr, applying to ~140 job listings a week and nothing for the past five months.

If anyone could help for February that would be amazing.

I hate doing this, the dick jokes will return. We promise.

#helpsky

ko-fi.com/crimsoncarme...
Support A.S. Brooks
Support A.S. Brooks
ko-fi.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
kamakru.bsky.social
Hey remember how all of Mississippi was blocked on BlueSky due to an age verification law?! They're going to try to do that in Washington State! COMMENT and CALL on this one!

www.wired.com/story/bluesk...
January 11, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
astridabellauthor.com
3 weeks til she re-releases!
astridabellauthor.com Astrid E. Abell — Pre-order Inarora’s Excursion! @astridabellauthor.com · 10d
Inarora's Excursion re-releases in 30 DAYS! FFXIV meets Naruto in this adorable, anti-bureaucracy, ACAB, Urban Fantasy.

Oh, and did I mention? There are snarky but loving gay grandpas :)

Have you pre-ordered your copy yet? books2read.com/InarorasExcu...

Read a sample here: bookhip.com/KXRLSDK
A graphic featuring Inarora and it has the Inarora's Excursion logo and says 1 month.
January 11, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
flynnbulwinter.bsky.social
storyoriginapp.com/universalboo...
Witches, rivals, love, traitors, and a big story unfurling! 🤭❤️📢📚 🪐📚 #books #book #romantasy #romance #fantasy #fiction #novel #romance #spicybooks #witches #rivalstolovers #readers🌶️
A Magical Love Story 1
storyoriginapp.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
astridabellauthor.com
You can still pre-order Inarora's Excursion today! 20 days until she re-releases into the wild.

FFXIV meets Naruto in this adorable, anti-bureaucracy, ACAB, Urban Fantasy.

Oh, and did I mention? There are snarky but loving gay grandpas :)

books2read.com/InarorasExcursion
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Inarora's Excursion by Astrid E. Abell
books2read.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
edwardpatrickwrites.com
So yesterday, I got an email that my job has been eliminated. handled by AI now.

I don't know what to do, so I've set up a ko-fi page. I'm offering ghostwriting services but also accepting tips. I have a number of bills coming due and I'm at a loss.

Please repost if you know anyone interested!
Support edwardpatrickwrites
Support edwardpatrickwrites
ko-fi.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Reposted by Steph (they/she) Editor
thistlearts.bsky.social
I feel seen
a meme with two hands holding words : "the deep desire to be creative" vs "the inherent need to recover my energy from surviving reality"
January 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM
ottersediting.com
What's your top 5 anime?

-Link Click
-Moriarty the Patriot
-The Apothecary Diaries
-Gachiakuta
-Fireren: Beyond Journey's End
calypsolarts.bsky.social Caly✨comms open ✨ @calypsolarts.bsky.social · 21h
What's your top 5 anime?
-Moriarty The Patriot
-Yuri On Ice
-Blue Period
-The Apothecary Diaries
-The Case Study of Vanitas
andariya.art Lena 🍋 OC and exam grind @andariya.art · 21h
What's your top 5 anime?
- Steins;Gate
- Haikyuu!
- JJBA
- Apothecary Diaries
- Chainsaw Man
January 11, 2026 at 2:33 AM