Ariel Keith
@scarletquilleditor.bsky.social
Freelance editor and lifelong book lover!
Looking for a editor with experience in YA, mystery, thriller, romance, and fantasy? I am a friendly editor helping authors strengthen character arcs, intensify story beats, and flesh out scenes. I love a great story...and I know how to turn good tales into GREAT ones. FREE sample edit!
September 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Looking for a editor with experience in YA, mystery, thriller, romance, and fantasy? I am a friendly editor helping authors strengthen character arcs, intensify story beats, and flesh out scenes. I love a great story...and I know how to turn good tales into GREAT ones. FREE sample edit!
From the movie First Knight with Sean Connery as King Arthur and Richard Gere as Lancelot. Arthur responds after Lancelot tells him, “If you knew me better, you would not say such things.”
My tip in writing genuine characters is they must have flaws. Readers hate perfect people!
My tip in writing genuine characters is they must have flaws. Readers hate perfect people!
September 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
From the movie First Knight with Sean Connery as King Arthur and Richard Gere as Lancelot. Arthur responds after Lancelot tells him, “If you knew me better, you would not say such things.”
My tip in writing genuine characters is they must have flaws. Readers hate perfect people!
My tip in writing genuine characters is they must have flaws. Readers hate perfect people!
There's a time for everything--
~A time for writing
~A time for editing
~A time for publishing
~A time for reading...and it starts at Scarlet Quill Editing.
Hello! I am a professional editor helping authors bring their books to the finish line. Ask me about my free sample edits!
~Art by Deb Lopez
~A time for writing
~A time for editing
~A time for publishing
~A time for reading...and it starts at Scarlet Quill Editing.
Hello! I am a professional editor helping authors bring their books to the finish line. Ask me about my free sample edits!
~Art by Deb Lopez
September 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
There's a time for everything--
~A time for writing
~A time for editing
~A time for publishing
~A time for reading...and it starts at Scarlet Quill Editing.
Hello! I am a professional editor helping authors bring their books to the finish line. Ask me about my free sample edits!
~Art by Deb Lopez
~A time for writing
~A time for editing
~A time for publishing
~A time for reading...and it starts at Scarlet Quill Editing.
Hello! I am a professional editor helping authors bring their books to the finish line. Ask me about my free sample edits!
~Art by Deb Lopez
My 11-y/o daughter turned in her writing assignment. She had narrative-to-reader comments, a flashback, and a plot twist. Her vivacious personality came through on the page, and I loved it! The spelling was rough, but I can handle that.
Have fun with your story craft, folks!
Have fun with your story craft, folks!
September 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
My 11-y/o daughter turned in her writing assignment. She had narrative-to-reader comments, a flashback, and a plot twist. Her vivacious personality came through on the page, and I loved it! The spelling was rough, but I can handle that.
Have fun with your story craft, folks!
Have fun with your story craft, folks!
Are you finishing your manuscript and looking for an editor that cares about your story as much as you do? Ask me for a free sample edit! I will leave comments and suggestions in a 1,000-word sample. Can't quite afford a full editing package? MS critique! scarletquillediting.my.canva.site
September 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Are you finishing your manuscript and looking for an editor that cares about your story as much as you do? Ask me for a free sample edit! I will leave comments and suggestions in a 1,000-word sample. Can't quite afford a full editing package? MS critique! scarletquillediting.my.canva.site
Etymology is fascinating! Oh, look at that--fascinating means to transfix, captivate, hold spellbound. 😉
September 9, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Etymology is fascinating! Oh, look at that--fascinating means to transfix, captivate, hold spellbound. 😉
I've done a lot of gardening over the years. Gardeners demonstrate HOPE every time they plant a seed. Will it germinate? Grow? Will bugs eat the plant? Will hail damage my garden? But through the drought, hail, and pests, they indeed grow 🍓🫐🌽🥕🍇.
Write on! We can't wait to read your story.
Write on! We can't wait to read your story.
September 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I've done a lot of gardening over the years. Gardeners demonstrate HOPE every time they plant a seed. Will it germinate? Grow? Will bugs eat the plant? Will hail damage my garden? But through the drought, hail, and pests, they indeed grow 🍓🫐🌽🥕🍇.
Write on! We can't wait to read your story.
Write on! We can't wait to read your story.
It's pumpkin season!! But what do we DO with them?
Click on link for writing tips.
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Click on link for writing tips.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It's pumpkin season!! But what do we DO with them?
Click on link for writing tips.
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Click on link for writing tips.
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"I wish you all adversity and hardship," said the dean in his commencement speech. "For it is through trial that you will learn who you are."
Make life Rough for your characters.
Happily Ever After comes at the end and not before.
Make life Rough for your characters.
Happily Ever After comes at the end and not before.
September 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"I wish you all adversity and hardship," said the dean in his commencement speech. "For it is through trial that you will learn who you are."
Make life Rough for your characters.
Happily Ever After comes at the end and not before.
Make life Rough for your characters.
Happily Ever After comes at the end and not before.
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Happy Labor Day, everyone!
It's time to talk Pumpkin Spice.
Click on my link to see full article. :)
Happy Labor Day, everyone!
It's time to talk Pumpkin Spice.
Click on my link to see full article. :)
September 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Happy Labor Day, everyone!
It's time to talk Pumpkin Spice.
Click on my link to see full article. :)
Happy Labor Day, everyone!
It's time to talk Pumpkin Spice.
Click on my link to see full article. :)
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Can a proofreading replace a copyediting?
Aren’t they the same thing?
Well, actually, they aren’t.
Proofreading isn't a cheaper version of copyediting.
Aren’t they the same thing?
Well, actually, they aren’t.
Proofreading isn't a cheaper version of copyediting.
August 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Can a proofreading replace a copyediting?
Aren’t they the same thing?
Well, actually, they aren’t.
Proofreading isn't a cheaper version of copyediting.
Aren’t they the same thing?
Well, actually, they aren’t.
Proofreading isn't a cheaper version of copyediting.
Greetings, writers! I am a freelance editor and book coach with eight years' experience proofreading, editing, and developing manuscripts. Reach out for a free 1,000 word sample edit! [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Greetings, writers! I am a freelance editor and book coach with eight years' experience proofreading, editing, and developing manuscripts. Reach out for a free 1,000 word sample edit! [email protected]
So many books, and so little time! I offer developmental edits, copyedits, and manuscript evaluations. Reach out via my email,
[email protected]; I look forward to meeting you!
[email protected]; I look forward to meeting you!
August 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
So many books, and so little time! I offer developmental edits, copyedits, and manuscript evaluations. Reach out via my email,
[email protected]; I look forward to meeting you!
[email protected]; I look forward to meeting you!
Blurb writing--Do you want fresh eyes to write your blurb before self-publishing? Second to cover art, an intriguing blurb can make the diff between scrolling past and a purchase. I handle memoirs, nonfiction, romance, mystery, fantasy, and young adult.
[email protected]
[email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Blurb writing--Do you want fresh eyes to write your blurb before self-publishing? Second to cover art, an intriguing blurb can make the diff between scrolling past and a purchase. I handle memoirs, nonfiction, romance, mystery, fantasy, and young adult.
[email protected]
[email protected]
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At the Home Depot last night I thought, "What a great place for a murder setting!"
There are endless tools in a hardware store that could take a hapless victim out. Forklifts, saws--plenty of noises that could drown a scream.
"Body on Aisle 9!"
Anyone ever read such a mystery?
There are endless tools in a hardware store that could take a hapless victim out. Forklifts, saws--plenty of noises that could drown a scream.
"Body on Aisle 9!"
Anyone ever read such a mystery?
August 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
At the Home Depot last night I thought, "What a great place for a murder setting!"
There are endless tools in a hardware store that could take a hapless victim out. Forklifts, saws--plenty of noises that could drown a scream.
"Body on Aisle 9!"
Anyone ever read such a mystery?
There are endless tools in a hardware store that could take a hapless victim out. Forklifts, saws--plenty of noises that could drown a scream.
"Body on Aisle 9!"
Anyone ever read such a mystery?
God knew we would want to touch the stars, so He gave us fireflies.
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A good editor will polish your work and return it to you as a better version of yourself. A GREAT editor seems invisible when your work is published. The author is the star! 🌠
I offer free sample edits of 1,000 words.
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A good editor will polish your work and return it to you as a better version of yourself. A GREAT editor seems invisible when your work is published. The author is the star! 🌠
I offer free sample edits of 1,000 words.
August 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
God knew we would want to touch the stars, so He gave us fireflies.
🌠
A good editor will polish your work and return it to you as a better version of yourself. A GREAT editor seems invisible when your work is published. The author is the star! 🌠
I offer free sample edits of 1,000 words.
🌠
A good editor will polish your work and return it to you as a better version of yourself. A GREAT editor seems invisible when your work is published. The author is the star! 🌠
I offer free sample edits of 1,000 words.
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EPIC ⚡ fantasy by Kristian Godin! In an alternate world, 9 adventurous friends discover a town on the sea floor, battle ghosts, and vanquish monsters.🐉 I loved how the friends' quirky personalities sometimes caused friction, but when stakes were high they had each others' backs. ⚔️🛡
EPIC ⚡ fantasy by Kristian Godin! In an alternate world, 9 adventurous friends discover a town on the sea floor, battle ghosts, and vanquish monsters.🐉 I loved how the friends' quirky personalities sometimes caused friction, but when stakes were high they had each others' backs. ⚔️🛡
Nine Strangels
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August 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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EPIC ⚡ fantasy by Kristian Godin! In an alternate world, 9 adventurous friends discover a town on the sea floor, battle ghosts, and vanquish monsters.🐉 I loved how the friends' quirky personalities sometimes caused friction, but when stakes were high they had each others' backs. ⚔️🛡
EPIC ⚡ fantasy by Kristian Godin! In an alternate world, 9 adventurous friends discover a town on the sea floor, battle ghosts, and vanquish monsters.🐉 I loved how the friends' quirky personalities sometimes caused friction, but when stakes were high they had each others' backs. ⚔️🛡
#saturdaysmiles Cinnamon roll hero--the first time I heard this term I laughed. First used by author Olivia Dade in 2017, she defined the cinnamon roll hero as heroes who are “supportive, kind ones who tried their best, even when they made mistakes.”
Who is reading/writing books about these guys?
Who is reading/writing books about these guys?
August 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#saturdaysmiles Cinnamon roll hero--the first time I heard this term I laughed. First used by author Olivia Dade in 2017, she defined the cinnamon roll hero as heroes who are “supportive, kind ones who tried their best, even when they made mistakes.”
Who is reading/writing books about these guys?
Who is reading/writing books about these guys?
Hi authors! I am a friendly book coach/editor helping authors strengthen character arcs, intensify story beats, and flesh out scenes.
I offer a free editing sample of 1,000 words so you can see how I work.
Happy writing! 📜
I offer a free editing sample of 1,000 words so you can see how I work.
Happy writing! 📜
August 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Hi authors! I am a friendly book coach/editor helping authors strengthen character arcs, intensify story beats, and flesh out scenes.
I offer a free editing sample of 1,000 words so you can see how I work.
Happy writing! 📜
I offer a free editing sample of 1,000 words so you can see how I work.
Happy writing! 📜
You know you are a proofreader when---
You can tell if a comma after italicized material is in italics...and you care.
You can tell if a comma after italicized material is in italics...and you care.
August 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
You know you are a proofreader when---
You can tell if a comma after italicized material is in italics...and you care.
You can tell if a comma after italicized material is in italics...and you care.
Woman prefer male authors not to stereotype them in books. That's fair. I'm sure men feel the same!
For the full-length post on men and tools, here's my FB link:
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March 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Woman prefer male authors not to stereotype them in books. That's fair. I'm sure men feel the same!
For the full-length post on men and tools, here's my FB link:
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For the full-length post on men and tools, here's my FB link:
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I do a lot of fact-checking as I peruse a manuscript.
Would pioneers in the west have used flint + steel or matches along the Oregon Trail? Both were possible in that era; matches had been invented but were unreliable.
How long for a body to become unrecognizable in sea water? In fresh water?
Would pioneers in the west have used flint + steel or matches along the Oregon Trail? Both were possible in that era; matches had been invented but were unreliable.
How long for a body to become unrecognizable in sea water? In fresh water?
March 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I do a lot of fact-checking as I peruse a manuscript.
Would pioneers in the west have used flint + steel or matches along the Oregon Trail? Both were possible in that era; matches had been invented but were unreliable.
How long for a body to become unrecognizable in sea water? In fresh water?
Would pioneers in the west have used flint + steel or matches along the Oregon Trail? Both were possible in that era; matches had been invented but were unreliable.
How long for a body to become unrecognizable in sea water? In fresh water?
