Jesse – Rainbow Pen Editing
@rainbowpenediting.bsky.social
Jesse (he/him)
Freelance developmental and line editor of fiction specialised in romance, fantasy, horror, and queer fiction.
www.rainbowpenediting.com
Freelance developmental and line editor of fiction specialised in romance, fantasy, horror, and queer fiction.
www.rainbowpenediting.com
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Rainbow Pen Editing – Fiction developmental and line editor
www.rainbowpenediting.com
Limited time discount for LGBTQIA+ fiction editing until March.
Developmental evaluations: 350$ for up to 80 000 words (other currencies available without extra charges). For longer manuscripts, each additional 10 000 words is 40$.
#queereditors #queerwriters #transwriters #queerbooks #queerbooksky
Developmental evaluations: 350$ for up to 80 000 words (other currencies available without extra charges). For longer manuscripts, each additional 10 000 words is 40$.
#queereditors #queerwriters #transwriters #queerbooks #queerbooksky
I finished the fifth book on my winter vibes TBR last night: Ledge, by Stacey McEwan. A fantasy romance with a compelling premise. That ending, though... I’ll have to read the sequel to see how I really feel about it.
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #fantasyromance #fantasywriters
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #fantasyromance #fantasywriters
January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I finished the fifth book on my winter vibes TBR last night: Ledge, by Stacey McEwan. A fantasy romance with a compelling premise. That ending, though... I’ll have to read the sequel to see how I really feel about it.
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #fantasyromance #fantasywriters
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #fantasyromance #fantasywriters
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I want to talk about adverbs. Or more specifically, the writing advice that says 'Using adverbs is AGAINST THE RULES and means you're a bad writer.'
It's not and it doesn't. It's an oversimplification.
Let's talk sense.
1/
It's not and it doesn't. It's an oversimplification.
Let's talk sense.
1/
January 22, 2026 at 10:38 AM
I want to talk about adverbs. Or more specifically, the writing advice that says 'Using adverbs is AGAINST THE RULES and means you're a bad writer.'
It's not and it doesn't. It's an oversimplification.
Let's talk sense.
1/
It's not and it doesn't. It's an oversimplification.
Let's talk sense.
1/
Taking a break to photograph the night sky or sunset is becoming a habit. The sky's doing pretty things. It's not my fault 🥰 Besides, we all need a nice creative break for inspiration.
#writesky #queerwriters #queereditors #neurodivergentwriters #transwriters #selfcareforwriters
#writesky #queerwriters #queereditors #neurodivergentwriters #transwriters #selfcareforwriters
January 22, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Taking a break to photograph the night sky or sunset is becoming a habit. The sky's doing pretty things. It's not my fault 🥰 Besides, we all need a nice creative break for inspiration.
#writesky #queerwriters #queereditors #neurodivergentwriters #transwriters #selfcareforwriters
#writesky #queerwriters #queereditors #neurodivergentwriters #transwriters #selfcareforwriters
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I still have editing slots available in February, April, and May!
Have a short story, novella, or poem that needs line editing or proofreading? DM me or visit ottersediting.com
My specialty genres: fantasy, sci-fi, LGBTQ+
You deserve an empathetic editor who doesn't use AI.
#editing #writing
Have a short story, novella, or poem that needs line editing or proofreading? DM me or visit ottersediting.com
My specialty genres: fantasy, sci-fi, LGBTQ+
You deserve an empathetic editor who doesn't use AI.
#editing #writing
January 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I still have editing slots available in February, April, and May!
Have a short story, novella, or poem that needs line editing or proofreading? DM me or visit ottersediting.com
My specialty genres: fantasy, sci-fi, LGBTQ+
You deserve an empathetic editor who doesn't use AI.
#editing #writing
Have a short story, novella, or poem that needs line editing or proofreading? DM me or visit ottersediting.com
My specialty genres: fantasy, sci-fi, LGBTQ+
You deserve an empathetic editor who doesn't use AI.
#editing #writing
You’ve finished writing your novel and want to get it professionally edited. But where do you start? Copyedit? Developmental? What are all these different types of edits?
Check out my free outline of the editing steps: rainbowpenediting.com/the-editing-...
#queerwriters #queereditors #writesky
Check out my free outline of the editing steps: rainbowpenediting.com/the-editing-...
#queerwriters #queereditors #writesky
The Editing Process – Rainbow Pen Editing
rainbowpenediting.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:58 PM
You’ve finished writing your novel and want to get it professionally edited. But where do you start? Copyedit? Developmental? What are all these different types of edits?
Check out my free outline of the editing steps: rainbowpenediting.com/the-editing-...
#queerwriters #queereditors #writesky
Check out my free outline of the editing steps: rainbowpenediting.com/the-editing-...
#queerwriters #queereditors #writesky
Fourth book finished from my January TBR: Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie. A classic cosy mystery. I especially liked the ending and the way Hercule Poirot presented the reveal.
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #cosymystery
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #cosymystery
January 20, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Fourth book finished from my January TBR: Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie. A classic cosy mystery. I especially liked the ending and the way Hercule Poirot presented the reveal.
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #cosymystery
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #cosymystery
Since I've been making great progress
on my January winter vibes TBR, I decided to add two
bonus books:
Merry & Sprite, by Dani Lakely
The Lonely Skier, by Hammond Innes
#writesky #queereditors #queerwriters #queerbooks #romancebooks #queerbooksky
on my January winter vibes TBR, I decided to add two
bonus books:
Merry & Sprite, by Dani Lakely
The Lonely Skier, by Hammond Innes
#writesky #queereditors #queerwriters #queerbooks #romancebooks #queerbooksky
January 19, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Since I've been making great progress
on my January winter vibes TBR, I decided to add two
bonus books:
Merry & Sprite, by Dani Lakely
The Lonely Skier, by Hammond Innes
#writesky #queereditors #queerwriters #queerbooks #romancebooks #queerbooksky
on my January winter vibes TBR, I decided to add two
bonus books:
Merry & Sprite, by Dani Lakely
The Lonely Skier, by Hammond Innes
#writesky #queereditors #queerwriters #queerbooks #romancebooks #queerbooksky
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Hey friends! So this thread is about my irl life more than usual but you'll understand why. At the end of September my partner and I took in a friend of ours -- another trans girl who has been struggling with housing for years. She needed another place to live and two close friends (a couple)
January 19, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Hey friends! So this thread is about my irl life more than usual but you'll understand why. At the end of September my partner and I took in a friend of ours -- another trans girl who has been struggling with housing for years. She needed another place to live and two close friends (a couple)
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irregular reminder that I am saving up for:
* #TopSurgery revision
* Body Masculinisation Surgery
* #BottomSurgery
all of which the #NHS have confirmed they will NOT cover.
if my work has ever spoken to you, please consider donating & sharing with your friends:
www.gofundme.com/f/judes-tran...
* #TopSurgery revision
* Body Masculinisation Surgery
* #BottomSurgery
all of which the #NHS have confirmed they will NOT cover.
if my work has ever spoken to you, please consider donating & sharing with your friends:
www.gofundme.com/f/judes-tran...
Donate to Jude's Transition Fund 2.0, organized by Peter Hackney
I am starting this to help my partner Jude fundraise for the next steps in his transition. In… Peter Hackney needs your support for Jude's Transition Fund 2.0
www.gofundme.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
irregular reminder that I am saving up for:
* #TopSurgery revision
* Body Masculinisation Surgery
* #BottomSurgery
all of which the #NHS have confirmed they will NOT cover.
if my work has ever spoken to you, please consider donating & sharing with your friends:
www.gofundme.com/f/judes-tran...
* #TopSurgery revision
* Body Masculinisation Surgery
* #BottomSurgery
all of which the #NHS have confirmed they will NOT cover.
if my work has ever spoken to you, please consider donating & sharing with your friends:
www.gofundme.com/f/judes-tran...
That sunset was too beautiful to not drop everything and take a moment to capture it.
#queerwriters #queereditors #writesky #writingcommunity
#queerwriters #queereditors #writesky #writingcommunity
January 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
That sunset was too beautiful to not drop everything and take a moment to capture it.
#queerwriters #queereditors #writesky #writingcommunity
#queerwriters #queereditors #writesky #writingcommunity
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Oh Bluesky Hivemind, I have a library in need of a home. I have hundreds of LGBT books with a trans focus that I inherited from IFGE in Waltham when they closed.
I'm moving and don't have space for them. They'd be great for an LGBT center or library. Who wants them? They're located in central Mass.
I'm moving and don't have space for them. They'd be great for an LGBT center or library. Who wants them? They're located in central Mass.
January 16, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Oh Bluesky Hivemind, I have a library in need of a home. I have hundreds of LGBT books with a trans focus that I inherited from IFGE in Waltham when they closed.
I'm moving and don't have space for them. They'd be great for an LGBT center or library. Who wants them? They're located in central Mass.
I'm moving and don't have space for them. They'd be great for an LGBT center or library. Who wants them? They're located in central Mass.
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Trans in the Machine: Chronicling the New Cyberpunk Canon
A first-of-its-kind book exploring transness in cyberpunk.
Featuring interviews with @jessiegender.bsky.social & @tillybridges.bsky.social & insights from dozens of Trans+ creators.
Crowdfunder launching 1 Feb. Sign up now!
#Booksky 💙📚
A first-of-its-kind book exploring transness in cyberpunk.
Featuring interviews with @jessiegender.bsky.social & @tillybridges.bsky.social & insights from dozens of Trans+ creators.
Crowdfunder launching 1 Feb. Sign up now!
#Booksky 💙📚
Get Ready for Trans in the Machine: Chronicling the New Cyberpunk Canon
From Stefanie Carter Cuthbert - Get Ready for Trans in the Machine: Chronicling the New Cyberpunk Canon
www.backerkit.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Trans in the Machine: Chronicling the New Cyberpunk Canon
A first-of-its-kind book exploring transness in cyberpunk.
Featuring interviews with @jessiegender.bsky.social & @tillybridges.bsky.social & insights from dozens of Trans+ creators.
Crowdfunder launching 1 Feb. Sign up now!
#Booksky 💙📚
A first-of-its-kind book exploring transness in cyberpunk.
Featuring interviews with @jessiegender.bsky.social & @tillybridges.bsky.social & insights from dozens of Trans+ creators.
Crowdfunder launching 1 Feb. Sign up now!
#Booksky 💙📚
Has anybody figured out a way to become immortal so I have any hope of finishing my ever-growing TBR? (Any vampire, wizard, ancient god, or scientist from the future out here on Bluesky?👀)
#queerwriters #queereditors #booksky #writesky
#queerwriters #queereditors #booksky #writesky
January 14, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Has anybody figured out a way to become immortal so I have any hope of finishing my ever-growing TBR? (Any vampire, wizard, ancient god, or scientist from the future out here on Bluesky?👀)
#queerwriters #queereditors #booksky #writesky
#queerwriters #queereditors #booksky #writesky
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New Blog!
You want to publish your manuscript in 2026, but there's a roadblock: hiring an editor.
So many are out of your budget or recently raised their rates.
Here's why editing costs more than you'd think. And how you can save money during your #editing and publishing process.
You want to publish your manuscript in 2026, but there's a roadblock: hiring an editor.
So many are out of your budget or recently raised their rates.
Here's why editing costs more than you'd think. And how you can save money during your #editing and publishing process.
Why Does Editing Cost so Much?
Looking to hire an editor in 2026 but so many are out of your budget? Here’s why editing costs more than you’d think, and how to save money during your editing and publishing process.
storyotters.wordpress.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM
New Blog!
You want to publish your manuscript in 2026, but there's a roadblock: hiring an editor.
So many are out of your budget or recently raised their rates.
Here's why editing costs more than you'd think. And how you can save money during your #editing and publishing process.
You want to publish your manuscript in 2026, but there's a roadblock: hiring an editor.
So many are out of your budget or recently raised their rates.
Here's why editing costs more than you'd think. And how you can save money during your #editing and publishing process.
Making good progress on my January winter vibes TBR. I finished Mistletoe Kisses, by Lee Blair: a small town queer romance with cosy vibes. It's really sweet, and especially relatable to people with anxiety.
#queerbooksky #writesky #queereditors #queerwriters #queerbooks #romancebooks
#queerbooksky #writesky #queereditors #queerwriters #queerbooks #romancebooks
January 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Making good progress on my January winter vibes TBR. I finished Mistletoe Kisses, by Lee Blair: a small town queer romance with cosy vibes. It's really sweet, and especially relatable to people with anxiety.
#queerbooksky #writesky #queereditors #queerwriters #queerbooks #romancebooks
#queerbooksky #writesky #queereditors #queerwriters #queerbooks #romancebooks
Creativity for writers can be nurtured
in many ways, not just reading. Taking care of your
mind and body is a good start. Other types of
media can inspire, and so can the world
around you. Breaks aren't something to
be earned; they're vital to your work.
#queerwriters #writesky #writingcommunity
in many ways, not just reading. Taking care of your
mind and body is a good start. Other types of
media can inspire, and so can the world
around you. Breaks aren't something to
be earned; they're vital to your work.
#queerwriters #writesky #writingcommunity
January 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Creativity for writers can be nurtured
in many ways, not just reading. Taking care of your
mind and body is a good start. Other types of
media can inspire, and so can the world
around you. Breaks aren't something to
be earned; they're vital to your work.
#queerwriters #writesky #writingcommunity
in many ways, not just reading. Taking care of your
mind and body is a good start. Other types of
media can inspire, and so can the world
around you. Breaks aren't something to
be earned; they're vital to your work.
#queerwriters #writesky #writingcommunity
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My goal in 2026 is to grow my freelance editing business, making it my career.
But I can only do that with your help!
Need an editor for a fantasy, LGBTQ+, or sci-fi story? DM me or visit ottersediting.com
Not ready yet? Repost, save or share this. I believe in the power of community!
#editing
But I can only do that with your help!
Need an editor for a fantasy, LGBTQ+, or sci-fi story? DM me or visit ottersediting.com
Not ready yet? Repost, save or share this. I believe in the power of community!
#editing
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Welcome to Otters Editing Welcome all authors! I’m Steph, an empathetic editor who cares about you and your writing. I’ll be your Guide Otter here to help you swim through your publishi…
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January 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
My goal in 2026 is to grow my freelance editing business, making it my career.
But I can only do that with your help!
Need an editor for a fantasy, LGBTQ+, or sci-fi story? DM me or visit ottersediting.com
Not ready yet? Repost, save or share this. I believe in the power of community!
#editing
But I can only do that with your help!
Need an editor for a fantasy, LGBTQ+, or sci-fi story? DM me or visit ottersediting.com
Not ready yet? Repost, save or share this. I believe in the power of community!
#editing
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This is terrifying. Support our #Trans neighbors. @edc01027.bsky.social @bookmoon.bsky.social @pvww.bsky.social @in-slwm.bsky.social
I want to make sure this does not get lost in everything that’s happening.
Because, frankly, of all the stories I have written, this one scares me the most.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
Because, frankly, of all the stories I have written, this one scares me the most.
www.importantcontext.news/p/experts-wa...
Experts Warn U.S. in Early Stages of Genocide Against Trans Americans
Genocide scholars say policies targeting transgender Americans match early warning signs of mass atrocity.
www.importantcontext.news
January 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This is terrifying. Support our #Trans neighbors. @edc01027.bsky.social @bookmoon.bsky.social @pvww.bsky.social @in-slwm.bsky.social
Limited time discount for LGBTQIA+ fiction editing until March.
Developmental evaluations: 350$ for up to 80 000 words (other currencies available without extra charges). For longer manuscripts, each additional 10 000 words is 40$.
#queereditors #queerwriters #transwriters #queerbooks #queerbooksky
Developmental evaluations: 350$ for up to 80 000 words (other currencies available without extra charges). For longer manuscripts, each additional 10 000 words is 40$.
#queereditors #queerwriters #transwriters #queerbooks #queerbooksky
Rainbow Pen Editing – Fiction developmental and line editor
www.rainbowpenediting.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Limited time discount for LGBTQIA+ fiction editing until March.
Developmental evaluations: 350$ for up to 80 000 words (other currencies available without extra charges). For longer manuscripts, each additional 10 000 words is 40$.
#queereditors #queerwriters #transwriters #queerbooks #queerbooksky
Developmental evaluations: 350$ for up to 80 000 words (other currencies available without extra charges). For longer manuscripts, each additional 10 000 words is 40$.
#queereditors #queerwriters #transwriters #queerbooks #queerbooksky
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I'm having a clear out and have a pile of around 8 good trans related non-fiction books that I don't think my local charity shop will value. Is there anywhere, e.g. a trans community centre I can donate them to?
January 7, 2026 at 1:14 PM
I'm having a clear out and have a pile of around 8 good trans related non-fiction books that I don't think my local charity shop will value. Is there anywhere, e.g. a trans community centre I can donate them to?
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A simple thing you can do for the trans people in your life in this time of huge hostility for us simply existing in public is to make sure you book venues where we can actually use the bathroom
Oh cool, the workshop venue doesn't have a gender-neutral or single-occupancy bathroom of any sort, guess I'm not drinking much coffee today 🙃
January 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM
A simple thing you can do for the trans people in your life in this time of huge hostility for us simply existing in public is to make sure you book venues where we can actually use the bathroom
It's only seven days into January and I've already finished the second book of this month's winter vibes TBR: Stay Another Day, by Juno Dawson.
If you want some Christmas family drama, Juno Dawson's got you covered!
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #queerwriters
If you want some Christmas family drama, Juno Dawson's got you covered!
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #queerwriters
January 7, 2026 at 8:55 PM
It's only seven days into January and I've already finished the second book of this month's winter vibes TBR: Stay Another Day, by Juno Dawson.
If you want some Christmas family drama, Juno Dawson's got you covered!
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #queerwriters
If you want some Christmas family drama, Juno Dawson's got you covered!
#booksky #writesky #queereditors #queerwriters
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Hey! I am working on curating a starter pack for trans and nonbinary authors -- please either comment here or DM me if you want to be added! Also, share so I can get the word out. #writingcommunity
January 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Hey! I am working on curating a starter pack for trans and nonbinary authors -- please either comment here or DM me if you want to be added! Also, share so I can get the word out. #writingcommunity
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I'm looking for UK queer and women's literature festivals in the UK that would be open to performances and workshops - any good suggestions?
#queerwriters
#Womenwriters
#litfests
#queerwriters
#Womenwriters
#litfests
January 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
I'm looking for UK queer and women's literature festivals in the UK that would be open to performances and workshops - any good suggestions?
#queerwriters
#Womenwriters
#litfests
#queerwriters
#Womenwriters
#litfests
The outdoors can be a great place to recharge creativity and blow off steam (quite literally, with the current temperatures).
#writingcommunity #queerwriters #queereditors #writesky #selfcare
#writingcommunity #queerwriters #queereditors #writesky #selfcare
January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The outdoors can be a great place to recharge creativity and blow off steam (quite literally, with the current temperatures).
#writingcommunity #queerwriters #queereditors #writesky #selfcare
#writingcommunity #queerwriters #queereditors #writesky #selfcare