Steph (they/she) Editor
@ottersediting.com
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 🦦✍️
Need an Editor? | Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi | line editing, copyediting & proofreading: ottersediting.com 🦦✍️
#BluePitHype Sadly, no art. I was unemployed for a good chunk of 2025, and only just now have some money for commissions because of freelance editing.
However, please enjoy a (very grainy) picture of a hawk I took in my backyard to represent AnimalsWIP for Raquel's Avian animal forms.
However, please enjoy a (very grainy) picture of a hawk I took in my backyard to represent AnimalsWIP for Raquel's Avian animal forms.
January 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
#BluePitHype Sadly, no art. I was unemployed for a good chunk of 2025, and only just now have some money for commissions because of freelance editing.
However, please enjoy a (very grainy) picture of a hawk I took in my backyard to represent AnimalsWIP for Raquel's Avian animal forms.
However, please enjoy a (very grainy) picture of a hawk I took in my backyard to represent AnimalsWIP for Raquel's Avian animal forms.
Yay! I really hope so considering the main goal is to grow as a freelance editor.
Couldn't be an editor without Merriam-Webster either 🥰 Thank you!
#editing
Couldn't be an editor without Merriam-Webster either 🥰 Thank you!
#editing
January 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Yay! I really hope so considering the main goal is to grow as a freelance editor.
Couldn't be an editor without Merriam-Webster either 🥰 Thank you!
#editing
Couldn't be an editor without Merriam-Webster either 🥰 Thank you!
#editing
2025 Reading Wrap-Up! 25 books read in 2025.
⭐ 5 Star Reads: Sunbearer Trials Duology, Blood at the Root, Chain-Gang All-Stars, Pet, Outdrawn.
Indie books read: 2 (Will read more in 2026, currently reading 2 more) @vriccithode.bsky.social @citruspropaganda.bsky.social
26 books in 2026! 📚💙
⭐ 5 Star Reads: Sunbearer Trials Duology, Blood at the Root, Chain-Gang All-Stars, Pet, Outdrawn.
Indie books read: 2 (Will read more in 2026, currently reading 2 more) @vriccithode.bsky.social @citruspropaganda.bsky.social
26 books in 2026! 📚💙
January 1, 2026 at 2:54 AM
2025 Reading Wrap-Up! 25 books read in 2025.
⭐ 5 Star Reads: Sunbearer Trials Duology, Blood at the Root, Chain-Gang All-Stars, Pet, Outdrawn.
Indie books read: 2 (Will read more in 2026, currently reading 2 more) @vriccithode.bsky.social @citruspropaganda.bsky.social
26 books in 2026! 📚💙
⭐ 5 Star Reads: Sunbearer Trials Duology, Blood at the Root, Chain-Gang All-Stars, Pet, Outdrawn.
Indie books read: 2 (Will read more in 2026, currently reading 2 more) @vriccithode.bsky.social @citruspropaganda.bsky.social
26 books in 2026! 📚💙
I believe in setting goals even if I don't complete all of them. It's something to work towards, and any progress is good.
So here are my 2026 goals that I hope to complete (or work on).
What are your goals in 2026?
#OttersEditing 🦦✍️
So here are my 2026 goals that I hope to complete (or work on).
What are your goals in 2026?
#OttersEditing 🦦✍️
December 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I believe in setting goals even if I don't complete all of them. It's something to work towards, and any progress is good.
So here are my 2026 goals that I hope to complete (or work on).
What are your goals in 2026?
#OttersEditing 🦦✍️
So here are my 2026 goals that I hope to complete (or work on).
What are your goals in 2026?
#OttersEditing 🦦✍️
Honestly, 2025 was a very big year for me and my career. I can't believe that in 1 year I went from an unemployed Gen Z grad to starting my own freelance editing business.
Now I get paid to edit your books! I'm so incredibly happy with the end of this year. Thank you for hiring me as your #editor
Now I get paid to edit your books! I'm so incredibly happy with the end of this year. Thank you for hiring me as your #editor
December 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Honestly, 2025 was a very big year for me and my career. I can't believe that in 1 year I went from an unemployed Gen Z grad to starting my own freelance editing business.
Now I get paid to edit your books! I'm so incredibly happy with the end of this year. Thank you for hiring me as your #editor
Now I get paid to edit your books! I'm so incredibly happy with the end of this year. Thank you for hiring me as your #editor
Otters Editing wishes you Happy Holidays!
I got a T-shirt and a notepad with an otter on them for Christmas 🦦
I can wear the shirt at #editing conferences and socials, and write my to-do list on the notepad for all my freelance editing tasks!
I got a T-shirt and a notepad with an otter on them for Christmas 🦦
I can wear the shirt at #editing conferences and socials, and write my to-do list on the notepad for all my freelance editing tasks!
December 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Otters Editing wishes you Happy Holidays!
I got a T-shirt and a notepad with an otter on them for Christmas 🦦
I can wear the shirt at #editing conferences and socials, and write my to-do list on the notepad for all my freelance editing tasks!
I got a T-shirt and a notepad with an otter on them for Christmas 🦦
I can wear the shirt at #editing conferences and socials, and write my to-do list on the notepad for all my freelance editing tasks!
Yes! I set a goal of 25 books in 2025.
I am very close to finishing and expect to complete this goal!
I'm at 24 books and about halfway through reading the 25th book.
Currently reading: The Unbroken by C.L Clark.
I am very close to finishing and expect to complete this goal!
I'm at 24 books and about halfway through reading the 25th book.
Currently reading: The Unbroken by C.L Clark.
December 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Yes! I set a goal of 25 books in 2025.
I am very close to finishing and expect to complete this goal!
I'm at 24 books and about halfway through reading the 25th book.
Currently reading: The Unbroken by C.L Clark.
I am very close to finishing and expect to complete this goal!
I'm at 24 books and about halfway through reading the 25th book.
Currently reading: The Unbroken by C.L Clark.
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
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
December 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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
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
Excited to announce that I have a client in January booked!
However, I still have room for more clients in January and February.
If you need an empathetic #editor who cares about you and your writing, let me know! I don't use AI in my editing process.
Website: ottersediting.com
However, I still have room for more clients in January and February.
If you need an empathetic #editor who cares about you and your writing, let me know! I don't use AI in my editing process.
Website: ottersediting.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Excited to announce that I have a client in January booked!
However, I still have room for more clients in January and February.
If you need an empathetic #editor who cares about you and your writing, let me know! I don't use AI in my editing process.
Website: ottersediting.com
However, I still have room for more clients in January and February.
If you need an empathetic #editor who cares about you and your writing, let me know! I don't use AI in my editing process.
Website: ottersediting.com
Are you publishing in 2026 and need an editor?
🦦 Otters Editing is looking for clients in the Winter! I work with indie authors in the fantasy, LGBTQ+, and sci-fi genres.
You deserve an empathetic #editor who cares about human creativity and doesn't use AI.
Website: ottersediting.com
🦦 Otters Editing is looking for clients in the Winter! I work with indie authors in the fantasy, LGBTQ+, and sci-fi genres.
You deserve an empathetic #editor who cares about human creativity and doesn't use AI.
Website: ottersediting.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Are you publishing in 2026 and need an editor?
🦦 Otters Editing is looking for clients in the Winter! I work with indie authors in the fantasy, LGBTQ+, and sci-fi genres.
You deserve an empathetic #editor who cares about human creativity and doesn't use AI.
Website: ottersediting.com
🦦 Otters Editing is looking for clients in the Winter! I work with indie authors in the fantasy, LGBTQ+, and sci-fi genres.
You deserve an empathetic #editor who cares about human creativity and doesn't use AI.
Website: ottersediting.com
Today is Day 3 of Giving Thanks. I'm giving my thanks to the editing community here online. All of you are amazing!
Networking and learning about freelance editing has been incredibly helpful for my career.
Thank you all for your kindness and support!
Networking and learning about freelance editing has been incredibly helpful for my career.
Thank you all for your kindness and support!
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Today is Day 3 of Giving Thanks. I'm giving my thanks to the editing community here online. All of you are amazing!
Networking and learning about freelance editing has been incredibly helpful for my career.
Thank you all for your kindness and support!
Networking and learning about freelance editing has been incredibly helpful for my career.
Thank you all for your kindness and support!
Giving Thanks Day 2! Today I'm giving thanks to @editorsteaclub.bsky.social for hosting many socials, networking, and learning opportunities.
I'm also giving a big thanks to @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social for making me feel welcome in the #editing space as a nonbinary editor 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
I'm also giving a big thanks to @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social for making me feel welcome in the #editing space as a nonbinary editor 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Giving Thanks Day 2! Today I'm giving thanks to @editorsteaclub.bsky.social for hosting many socials, networking, and learning opportunities.
I'm also giving a big thanks to @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social for making me feel welcome in the #editing space as a nonbinary editor 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
I'm also giving a big thanks to @lgbtqeditors.bsky.social for making me feel welcome in the #editing space as a nonbinary editor 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
This Thanksgiving, I'm giving thanks to all the people, communities, and organizations that have supported me on my freelance journey.
Authors, I would not be here without you. I love reading your stories, all of them.
Thank you to the Indie Author community for allowing me to be an #editor 💜
Authors, I would not be here without you. I love reading your stories, all of them.
Thank you to the Indie Author community for allowing me to be an #editor 💜
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This Thanksgiving, I'm giving thanks to all the people, communities, and organizations that have supported me on my freelance journey.
Authors, I would not be here without you. I love reading your stories, all of them.
Thank you to the Indie Author community for allowing me to be an #editor 💜
Authors, I would not be here without you. I love reading your stories, all of them.
Thank you to the Indie Author community for allowing me to be an #editor 💜
Oo that's very pretty! I love that color. I did it once a few years ago.
I loved this picture my friend got of me in the snow with that hair color.
I loved this picture my friend got of me in the snow with that hair color.
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Oo that's very pretty! I love that color. I did it once a few years ago.
I loved this picture my friend got of me in the snow with that hair color.
I loved this picture my friend got of me in the snow with that hair color.
#Bookvember Day 10
I mostly read authors of color, but I'll pick one I haven't talked about yet.
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi.
I loved this book so much! The theme of how humans can be monsters, even those you love, was so good.
I mostly read authors of color, but I'll pick one I haven't talked about yet.
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi.
I loved this book so much! The theme of how humans can be monsters, even those you love, was so good.
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#Bookvember Day 10
I mostly read authors of color, but I'll pick one I haven't talked about yet.
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi.
I loved this book so much! The theme of how humans can be monsters, even those you love, was so good.
I mostly read authors of color, but I'll pick one I haven't talked about yet.
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi.
I loved this book so much! The theme of how humans can be monsters, even those you love, was so good.
#Bookvember Day 9
Again I have sooo many but I'll go with The Sunbearer Trials duology by Aiden Thomas.
It's an amazing diverse YA fantasy with trans, nonbinary, and queer characters.
Anything by this author is great, including Cemetery Boys. I'm excited for Espiritu late next year!
Again I have sooo many but I'll go with The Sunbearer Trials duology by Aiden Thomas.
It's an amazing diverse YA fantasy with trans, nonbinary, and queer characters.
Anything by this author is great, including Cemetery Boys. I'm excited for Espiritu late next year!
November 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#Bookvember Day 9
Again I have sooo many but I'll go with The Sunbearer Trials duology by Aiden Thomas.
It's an amazing diverse YA fantasy with trans, nonbinary, and queer characters.
Anything by this author is great, including Cemetery Boys. I'm excited for Espiritu late next year!
Again I have sooo many but I'll go with The Sunbearer Trials duology by Aiden Thomas.
It's an amazing diverse YA fantasy with trans, nonbinary, and queer characters.
Anything by this author is great, including Cemetery Boys. I'm excited for Espiritu late next year!
Love that 😂 I wish I had that omg.
I found something at my great aunt's house that I wish would still work.
I found something at my great aunt's house that I wish would still work.
November 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Love that 😂 I wish I had that omg.
I found something at my great aunt's house that I wish would still work.
I found something at my great aunt's house that I wish would still work.
New pinned post! Have a short story, novella, or book publishing in 2026 and need an empathetic #editor who cares about you & your story?
I'm currently booking for December, January, and February! I work with indie authors in the fantasy, LGBTQ+, and sci-fi genres.
Website: ottersediting.com
I'm currently booking for December, January, and February! I work with indie authors in the fantasy, LGBTQ+, and sci-fi genres.
Website: ottersediting.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
New pinned post! Have a short story, novella, or book publishing in 2026 and need an empathetic #editor who cares about you & your story?
I'm currently booking for December, January, and February! I work with indie authors in the fantasy, LGBTQ+, and sci-fi genres.
Website: ottersediting.com
I'm currently booking for December, January, and February! I work with indie authors in the fantasy, LGBTQ+, and sci-fi genres.
Website: ottersediting.com
It's November, and I'm looking for work in December and onward!
Want to support a neurodivergent and nonbinary freelance editor? Check out #OttersEditing
I believe editing is collaborative, and you should have an empathetic editor who cares about you.
Let's make your writing Otterly amazing! 🦦✍️
Want to support a neurodivergent and nonbinary freelance editor? Check out #OttersEditing
I believe editing is collaborative, and you should have an empathetic editor who cares about you.
Let's make your writing Otterly amazing! 🦦✍️
November 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It's November, and I'm looking for work in December and onward!
Want to support a neurodivergent and nonbinary freelance editor? Check out #OttersEditing
I believe editing is collaborative, and you should have an empathetic editor who cares about you.
Let's make your writing Otterly amazing! 🦦✍️
Want to support a neurodivergent and nonbinary freelance editor? Check out #OttersEditing
I believe editing is collaborative, and you should have an empathetic editor who cares about you.
Let's make your writing Otterly amazing! 🦦✍️
We're going up, up, up it's our moment!
We're gonna be Golden! 💛
Happy Halloween 🎃
We're gonna be Golden! 💛
Happy Halloween 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 1:19 AM
We're going up, up, up it's our moment!
We're gonna be Golden! 💛
Happy Halloween 🎃
We're gonna be Golden! 💛
Happy Halloween 🎃
No ghostbusting 👻 just mythbusting!
There's a myth that editors will change your voice or take over the story.
A good editor won't change your voice/story, but enhance it instead, with suggestions or simple but effective changes to the sentences.
#OttersEditing
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity
Day 27
There's a myth that editors will change your voice or take over the story.
A good editor won't change your voice/story, but enhance it instead, with suggestions or simple but effective changes to the sentences.
#OttersEditing
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity
Day 27
October 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
No ghostbusting 👻 just mythbusting!
There's a myth that editors will change your voice or take over the story.
A good editor won't change your voice/story, but enhance it instead, with suggestions or simple but effective changes to the sentences.
#OttersEditing
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity
Day 27
There's a myth that editors will change your voice or take over the story.
A good editor won't change your voice/story, but enhance it instead, with suggestions or simple but effective changes to the sentences.
#OttersEditing
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity
Day 27
I'll just leave this picture I took a few weeks ago when I redyed my hair from pink to purple 😅
Featuring a pool because I am an otter 🦦
Featuring a pool because I am an otter 🦦
October 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I'll just leave this picture I took a few weeks ago when I redyed my hair from pink to purple 😅
Featuring a pool because I am an otter 🦦
Featuring a pool because I am an otter 🦦
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity D24
Being an editor means hope for a future I didn't think was possible 🥺
Being an editor means passing on that hope to my clients. Hope that their books, their dreams, will be written, polished, and published.
I'm here to help dreams come true!
#OttersEditing
Being an editor means hope for a future I didn't think was possible 🥺
Being an editor means passing on that hope to my clients. Hope that their books, their dreams, will be written, polished, and published.
I'm here to help dreams come true!
#OttersEditing
October 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity D24
Being an editor means hope for a future I didn't think was possible 🥺
Being an editor means passing on that hope to my clients. Hope that their books, their dreams, will be written, polished, and published.
I'm here to help dreams come true!
#OttersEditing
Being an editor means hope for a future I didn't think was possible 🥺
Being an editor means passing on that hope to my clients. Hope that their books, their dreams, will be written, polished, and published.
I'm here to help dreams come true!
#OttersEditing
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity Day 23
I celebrate all wins no matter how small 🎉 Sometimes this just looks like making progress on an editing project during a day when I'm really struggling.
Today I got some pages line edited even though the last part of my day was rough. Any progress is good!
I celebrate all wins no matter how small 🎉 Sometimes this just looks like making progress on an editing project during a day when I'm really struggling.
Today I got some pages line edited even though the last part of my day was rough. Any progress is good!
October 24, 2025 at 1:28 AM
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity Day 23
I celebrate all wins no matter how small 🎉 Sometimes this just looks like making progress on an editing project during a day when I'm really struggling.
Today I got some pages line edited even though the last part of my day was rough. Any progress is good!
I celebrate all wins no matter how small 🎉 Sometimes this just looks like making progress on an editing project during a day when I'm really struggling.
Today I got some pages line edited even though the last part of my day was rough. Any progress is good!