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Have a story you know could change the word, but need help making it great? Looking for an ethical, queer developmental editor of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction? Check out my website to see how I can help you! https://hartboundediting.com/
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December 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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In this Episode:
Final checks: fill gaps, resolve placeholders and refine line-level polish
Reliable flagging methods
Immediate wins that improve readability and presentation
How much to tidy before sending to betas and/or a dev editor
Clear signs that it’s time to call the edit done
Final checks: fill gaps, resolve placeholders and refine line-level polish
Reliable flagging methods
Immediate wins that improve readability and presentation
How much to tidy before sending to betas and/or a dev editor
Clear signs that it’s time to call the edit done
November 19, 2025 at 3:36 AM
In this Episode:
Final checks: fill gaps, resolve placeholders and refine line-level polish
Reliable flagging methods
Immediate wins that improve readability and presentation
How much to tidy before sending to betas and/or a dev editor
Clear signs that it’s time to call the edit done
Final checks: fill gaps, resolve placeholders and refine line-level polish
Reliable flagging methods
Immediate wins that improve readability and presentation
How much to tidy before sending to betas and/or a dev editor
Clear signs that it’s time to call the edit done
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November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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In this episode, we explore self-editing names in fiction, including how to avoid similar character names and balance title vs name usage for clarity and reader immersion.
November 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
In this episode, we explore self-editing names in fiction, including how to avoid similar character names and balance title vs name usage for clarity and reader immersion.
In this episode we unpack the fine line between clear, effective naming and reader overload. I share how to limit new names per scene, anchor introductions with interpersonal context, and audit place names, titles, and series continuity so your world feels consistent without confusing your reader.
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
In this episode we unpack the fine line between clear, effective naming and reader overload. I share how to limit new names per scene, anchor introductions with interpersonal context, and audit place names, titles, and series continuity so your world feels consistent without confusing your reader.
In this episode we unpack the fine line between showing and telling, and shares how to spot when description becomes over-showing, how to replace info dumps with natural “just-in-time” information, and how strategic telling can sharpen your story’s focus.
October 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In this episode we unpack the fine line between showing and telling, and shares how to spot when description becomes over-showing, how to replace info dumps with natural “just-in-time” information, and how strategic telling can sharpen your story’s focus.
In this episode:
· Checking for Repetition or Redundancy in Self-Editing Polishing
· Why You Might Want to Wait Until After Getting Outside Feedback
· When Repetition or Redundancy are Actually Helpful in Fiction
· Benefits of Reducing Redundancy and Tools for Doing So
· Checking for Repetition or Redundancy in Self-Editing Polishing
· Why You Might Want to Wait Until After Getting Outside Feedback
· When Repetition or Redundancy are Actually Helpful in Fiction
· Benefits of Reducing Redundancy and Tools for Doing So
October 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
In this episode:
· Checking for Repetition or Redundancy in Self-Editing Polishing
· Why You Might Want to Wait Until After Getting Outside Feedback
· When Repetition or Redundancy are Actually Helpful in Fiction
· Benefits of Reducing Redundancy and Tools for Doing So
· Checking for Repetition or Redundancy in Self-Editing Polishing
· Why You Might Want to Wait Until After Getting Outside Feedback
· When Repetition or Redundancy are Actually Helpful in Fiction
· Benefits of Reducing Redundancy and Tools for Doing So
In this episode of the Story Savvy Series, we explore the complex and often controversial role of AI in modern writing. Rebecca breaks down the differences between generative and assistive AI, and considers their long-term effects on both the creative process and the cultural value of storytelling.
October 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
In this episode of the Story Savvy Series, we explore the complex and often controversial role of AI in modern writing. Rebecca breaks down the differences between generative and assistive AI, and considers their long-term effects on both the creative process and the cultural value of storytelling.
In this episode:
How to identify and fix head hopping
Common tense slips and how to correct them
Best practices for editing dual or multi-POV books
When omniscient narration works—and when it doesn’t
Why consistency in person, tense, and POV builds reader trust
How to identify and fix head hopping
Common tense slips and how to correct them
Best practices for editing dual or multi-POV books
When omniscient narration works—and when it doesn’t
Why consistency in person, tense, and POV builds reader trust
September 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
In this episode:
How to identify and fix head hopping
Common tense slips and how to correct them
Best practices for editing dual or multi-POV books
When omniscient narration works—and when it doesn’t
Why consistency in person, tense, and POV builds reader trust
How to identify and fix head hopping
Common tense slips and how to correct them
Best practices for editing dual or multi-POV books
When omniscient narration works—and when it doesn’t
Why consistency in person, tense, and POV builds reader trust
In this episode, we dive into fantasy novel editing and self-editing fiction without losing your voice. You’ll discover practical strategies for spotting flat or overused elements, balancing formula with invention, and embedding small, unique details that make your book more memorable.
September 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
In this episode, we dive into fantasy novel editing and self-editing fiction without losing your voice. You’ll discover practical strategies for spotting flat or overused elements, balancing formula with invention, and embedding small, unique details that make your book more memorable.
In this episode, we dive into scene-level editing and editing scene flow, unpacking how clarity in transitions impacts focal length in narration and helps in maintaining story momentum.
September 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In this episode, we dive into scene-level editing and editing scene flow, unpacking how clarity in transitions impacts focal length in narration and helps in maintaining story momentum.
We continue to discuss novel structure pacing in our series on self-editing strategies for writers. This time we focus on scene-level editing comparing scene pacing vs global pacing as we discuss writing big moments and small ones.
September 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We continue to discuss novel structure pacing in our series on self-editing strategies for writers. This time we focus on scene-level editing comparing scene pacing vs global pacing as we discuss writing big moments and small ones.
Today we discuss how to improve your fiction by writing immersive descriptions, sensory writing techniques, and editing descriptive passages for touch, smell, and taste.
September 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Today we discuss how to improve your fiction by writing immersive descriptions, sensory writing techniques, and editing descriptive passages for touch, smell, and taste.
In this episode of our podcast for fantasy authors, we dive into self-editing strategies for writers focused on sensory immersion through visual and auditory descriptions—critical yet often overlooked elements of story world development.
August 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In this episode of our podcast for fantasy authors, we dive into self-editing strategies for writers focused on sensory immersion through visual and auditory descriptions—critical yet often overlooked elements of story world development.
In this episode of our podcast for fantasy authors, we dive into self-editing strategies for writers focused on clothing in fiction, geography, weather, and architecture—critical yet often overlooked elements of story world development.
August 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In this episode of our podcast for fantasy authors, we dive into self-editing strategies for writers focused on clothing in fiction, geography, weather, and architecture—critical yet often overlooked elements of story world development.
In this podcast for fantasy authors, we continue discussing self-editing strategies for writers. This week, we discuss intangible story world development, including writing believable fantasy worlds, and writing societal norms in fiction.
August 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
In this podcast for fantasy authors, we continue discussing self-editing strategies for writers. This week, we discuss intangible story world development, including writing believable fantasy worlds, and writing societal norms in fiction.
Whether your dialogue is dragging, your description is overbearing, or your pacing feels off, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you bring energy and movement back into your chapters.
August 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Whether your dialogue is dragging, your description is overbearing, or your pacing feels off, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you bring energy and movement back into your chapters.
Need help defining what anchors a scene? In this podcast for fantasy authors we cover that and more as we discuss core scene events!
July 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Need help defining what anchors a scene? In this podcast for fantasy authors we cover that and more as we discuss core scene events!
Looking for DIY developmental editing for characters? In this episode, we discuss editing characters for depths, creating unique supporting characters, and making characters distinct.
July 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Looking for DIY developmental editing for characters? In this episode, we discuss editing characters for depths, creating unique supporting characters, and making characters distinct.
Episode 28 of the 52-Week Story Savvy series explores how to meet the romance genre’s many expectations and refine your novel to better deliver them.
Be sure to check out the recommended resources as well!
Be sure to check out the recommended resources as well!
July 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Episode 28 of the 52-Week Story Savvy series explores how to meet the romance genre’s many expectations and refine your novel to better deliver them.
Be sure to check out the recommended resources as well!
Be sure to check out the recommended resources as well!
In episode 27 of the Story Savvy Self-Editing series, developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell and aspiring fantasy author Agnes Wolfe explore magic systems—whether they are hard or soft, how to check for plot holes, and what red flags to look for.
July 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In episode 27 of the Story Savvy Self-Editing series, developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell and aspiring fantasy author Agnes Wolfe explore magic systems—whether they are hard or soft, how to check for plot holes, and what red flags to look for.
Looking for plot structure tips, such as planting story seeds, when to leave plot threads open, or fixing plot problems? In this writing podcast for authors, we dive into self-editing strategies that help you make intentional choices around plot threads, foreshadowing, and planting story seeds.
July 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Looking for plot structure tips, such as planting story seeds, when to leave plot threads open, or fixing plot problems? In this writing podcast for authors, we dive into self-editing strategies that help you make intentional choices around plot threads, foreshadowing, and planting story seeds.
Looking for insightful plot structure tips, especially when it comes to subplots and plot threads? In episode 25 we explore how to incorporate subplots and plot threads effectively within your story.
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June 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Looking for insightful plot structure tips, especially when it comes to subplots and plot threads? In episode 25 we explore how to incorporate subplots and plot threads effectively within your story.
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Today in our writing podcast for authors, we explore the overlooked power of consequences and processing in fantasy, and why they’re essential to strong storytelling. Understanding these concepts you will understand better how to add depth to characters and how to process big events in stories.
June 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today in our writing podcast for authors, we explore the overlooked power of consequences and processing in fantasy, and why they’re essential to strong storytelling. Understanding these concepts you will understand better how to add depth to characters and how to process big events in stories.