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Vanessa Anderson, MFA Creative Writing; Professional Certificate in Editing, UC Berkeley | Fiction & Nonfiction Editor | Writing Consultant | Publishing Coach | DMs (about Editing & Publishing Services) Welcome 👍 Website: NightOwlFreelance.com, Est. 2010
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · Nov 15
Services for #Writers: #Editing #CreativeConsulting #PublishingCoach #BookDesign #CoverDesign #PrintLayout #eBookCreation | #Editor #Author More info ⇢ NightOwlFreelance.com ⇠ 🌙🦉
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Meliorism:
(n.) [mélya-rizəm]
the belief that we can contribute to positive change and improve the world through acts of love, creativity, compassion, and kindness
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 1d
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 2d
Yes, I know. I read your comment. Check out my website. I do this for a living. I'm not just throwing out random suggestions. 👍
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 3d
End your second paragraph with that. Your first paragraph should be immersive, transporting the agent/acquisitions editor directly into your story. ;) Best of luck!
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 3d
I feel you!
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 5d
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 6d
I hear ya. I've read a few good shorts, but I can't recommend an author who has nailed it for an entire collection. Myself included. 😆 Shorts are a mercurial beast. But so is that kiss in the dark, right? Someone is always left longing.
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 6d
Turn overwhelm into confidence: discover practical, sanity-saving strategies to self-edit your novel effectively, and still love your story when you’re finished!

#EditingTips #ManuscriptEditing #WritingCommunity #AmEditing

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How to Self-Edit Your Novel
In this piece I delve into more ways to save money on editing and how to make your writing as strong and polished as possible before sending to agents and publishers.
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 6d
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 7d
Writing them or reading them?
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 7d
Aliferous:
(adj.) [āˈlif(ə)rəs]
having or bearing wings; winged
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 8d
You’ve written the story—now let’s give it wings. I’ll help your words soar while keeping your voice intact. 🚀

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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 9d
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 12d
Bonus points for naming the movie...
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 13d
You’ve written the story—now let’s give it wings.

📖 Fiction & Creative Nonfiction
💜 10-page sample edit for $45 (free options also available)

Let’s make magic together ➩ NightOwlFreelance.com

#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #IndieAuthors #BookEditing #BookSky
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 13d
Not all editors are created equal. Learn how to find the perfect match for your genre, style, and publishing goals to make your book truly shine! 🌟

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How to Choose an Editor
You completed your magnum opus. Congratulations! Your masterpiece needs an editor who will appreciate your vision and safeguard your voice. But how do you ensure you've found that person?
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 13d
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Night Owl Freelance, Book Editor @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social · 14d
Writer:
(n.) [al-chem-ist]
a peculiar organism capable of transforming caffeine into books
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