Deborah Halverson
@deborahhalverson.bsky.social
Award-winning author, editor, founder of DearEditor.com. Author of WRITING YOUNG ADULT FICTION FOR DUMMIES and WRITING NEW ADULT FICTION
Startled myself when perusing PW Children's Bookshelf newsletter and my face popped up. 🤣 So cool to get a writeup in PW.
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Startled myself when perusing PW Children's Bookshelf newsletter and my face popped up. 🤣 So cool to get a writeup in PW.
Nestlé Coco in hot water v Nestlé Coco in hot milk. Verdict: both make me very happy.
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Nestlé Coco in hot water v Nestlé Coco in hot milk. Verdict: both make me very happy.
Yay! I get to make a chocolate-chips-in-a-ramekin toast to an author who heard back from the acquisition meeting: it’s a YES! ✨ Persistence ✨
November 23, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Yay! I get to make a chocolate-chips-in-a-ramekin toast to an author who heard back from the acquisition meeting: it’s a YES! ✨ Persistence ✨
This 90-minute, in-depth presentation will cover the latest acquisition trends, current market needs, the launch of several new imprints, plus industry-wide efforts to navigate economic forces, AI, and book banning. Hear key insights essential for anyone looking to sell a book in today’s market!
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This 90-minute, in-depth presentation will cover the latest acquisition trends, current market needs, the launch of several new imprints, plus industry-wide efforts to navigate economic forces, AI, and book banning. Hear key insights essential for anyone looking to sell a book in today’s market!
Jodie Benveniste sent me a candy bar with a copy of her fab new YA novel Everything’s Absolutely Fine. The protagonst told her to send me chocolate. 😅 A perk of editing a book is bonding with the characters!
October 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Jodie Benveniste sent me a candy bar with a copy of her fab new YA novel Everything’s Absolutely Fine. The protagonst told her to send me chocolate. 😅 A perk of editing a book is bonding with the characters!
October 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Demystify rejection letters: Five common reasons for rejection letters in novels and picture books, with solutions to address these issues in revision.
Register: bit.ly/4pFFDIu
Register: bit.ly/4pFFDIu
September 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Demystify rejection letters: Five common reasons for rejection letters in novels and picture books, with solutions to address these issues in revision.
Register: bit.ly/4pFFDIu
Register: bit.ly/4pFFDIu
What a delight to receive this postcard from an author I’m working with. Writers make the mail fun!
September 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
What a delight to receive this postcard from an author I’m working with. Writers make the mail fun!
A bus stop reminder to read, Downtown San Diego ❤️📚
August 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
A bus stop reminder to read, Downtown San Diego ❤️📚
Didn’t know there were geocaches on my favorite neighborhood walk! Nell Cross Beckerman was In town for an event for her book From Park to Playa and turned our walk into a treasure hunt with her geocaching app. I haven’t done that since my boys were little. Fun!
August 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Didn’t know there were geocaches on my favorite neighborhood walk! Nell Cross Beckerman was In town for an event for her book From Park to Playa and turned our walk into a treasure hunt with her geocaching app. I haven’t done that since my boys were little. Fun!
My son‘s patio chicken makes me laugh. Hangs out next to me while I edit in the cool evening.
July 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
My son‘s patio chicken makes me laugh. Hangs out next to me while I edit in the cool evening.
Getting back to editing outdoors more often. A lovely day to be working on an MG novel in the quad at SDSU. Such a happy, light breeze.
July 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Getting back to editing outdoors more often. A lovely day to be working on an MG novel in the quad at SDSU. Such a happy, light breeze.
State of the Children's Book Market presentation done and dusted. Now off to find some chocolate!
June 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
State of the Children's Book Market presentation done and dusted. Now off to find some chocolate!
A friend gave me this and it makes me SO happy. I declared last year that my new bucket list item is to visit all the national parks. I wanted to do so for a very long time, but declaring it helps manifest it. First sticker: Grand Canyon with my boys over spring break!
June 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A friend gave me this and it makes me SO happy. I declared last year that my new bucket list item is to visit all the national parks. I wanted to do so for a very long time, but declaring it helps manifest it. First sticker: Grand Canyon with my boys over spring break!
State of the Children's Publishing Market with Deborah Halverson
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson provides an up-to-the minute, comprehensive overview of the children's publishing industry. A free webinar for SCBWI Premium Members!
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson provides an up-to-the minute, comprehensive overview of the children's publishing industry. A free webinar for SCBWI Premium Members!
June 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
State of the Children's Publishing Market with Deborah Halverson
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson provides an up-to-the minute, comprehensive overview of the children's publishing industry. A free webinar for SCBWI Premium Members!
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson provides an up-to-the minute, comprehensive overview of the children's publishing industry. A free webinar for SCBWI Premium Members!
Having some fun with this sleep mask swag for Selina Violet’s new book WHAT WE CAN’t have
in her Heartbreak and Healing series
in her Heartbreak and Healing series
April 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Having some fun with this sleep mask swag for Selina Violet’s new book WHAT WE CAN’t have
in her Heartbreak and Healing series
in her Heartbreak and Healing series
Pigeon likes to sneak into my Zooms. He would like to take over, but I stand my ground.
April 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Pigeon likes to sneak into my Zooms. He would like to take over, but I stand my ground.
Raising a cinnamon hot cocoa in a kitty cat mug toast to the picture book client who just signed with an agent. ☕️📘 Cheering on all my writing colleagues❤️✍️
April 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Raising a cinnamon hot cocoa in a kitty cat mug toast to the picture book client who just signed with an agent. ☕️📘 Cheering on all my writing colleagues❤️✍️
Learn five reasons that commonly appear in rejection letters for novels and picture books, translated and then followed by solutions for addressing the problem. Join me!
April 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Learn five reasons that commonly appear in rejection letters for novels and picture books, translated and then followed by solutions for addressing the problem. Join me!
Super excited for this workshop – bringing my wisdom, heaps of practical advice, and creative energy! Join CBW-LA on Zoom for this session on April 19th ! www.cbw-la.org/event-6099918
April 16, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Super excited for this workshop – bringing my wisdom, heaps of practical advice, and creative energy! Join CBW-LA on Zoom for this session on April 19th ! www.cbw-la.org/event-6099918
Open my door to a gift of homemade sourdough bread. I have the best neighbors!
March 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Open my door to a gift of homemade sourdough bread. I have the best neighbors!
Edited a YA fantasy at the lake… while FREEZING. 🥶 yes, those are fingerless gloves on my hands, I am a weather wimp, so I soon went home and edited in my cozy robe and cozy slippers, with a big cup of hot cocoa.☕️📖✍️
March 6, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Edited a YA fantasy at the lake… while FREEZING. 🥶 yes, those are fingerless gloves on my hands, I am a weather wimp, so I soon went home and edited in my cozy robe and cozy slippers, with a big cup of hot cocoa.☕️📖✍️
Airport bookstore. On my way to Big Sur Children’s Writing workshop !
February 21, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Airport bookstore. On my way to Big Sur Children’s Writing workshop !