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It's fun to share the words I look up. Did you know there's no hyphen in crisscross? I need to confirm that "aeo" part of "archaeology" every time. 🤣

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At the San Diego County Library in Vista this month. Fun!

A quick update on chapter book trends

Might co-author someday? Here’s a thing to know.

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Might co-author someday? Here’s a thing to know.
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Free webinar explaining Anthropic copyright settlement with the Authors Guild and the law firm involved. Learn, whether your books are involved or not. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Honored to be covered in Publishers Weekly

"Explore the often overlooked layers of revision, the default settings writers fall into, and how to inject new life into characters and settings,... maintaining the heart of the story, dealing with conflicting feedback, and adapting to the ever-changing market trends." @waywordwriters.bsky.social

YouTube video by Way-Word Writers EPISODE 96 Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Revision with Editor & Author Deborah Halverson

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This 90-minute, in-depth presentation will cover the latest acquisition trends, current market needs, the launch of several new imprints, plus industry-wide efforts to navigate economic forces, AI, and book banning. Hear key insights essential for anyone looking to sell a book in today’s market!

Haha! Well done!
Yes, I’m doing them twice a year now. So much to fresh on.

Spotted at the mall today. Don’t miss the tiny Post-it note under the window painting. 🤪🤣

Writing a scary story? Three pitfalls to avoid, and ways to avoid them.

Writing a scary story? Three pitfalls to avoid, and ways to avoid them, today at DearEditor.com: www.deareditor.com/2025/10/avoi...

How to EFFECTIVELY write Multiple POVs. Telling a story through several characters’ viewpoints CAN be tricky but it’s SO worth it when you get it right.

Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know - The Authors Guild Copyright holders recently secured preliminary approval of a $1.5 billion class settlement in the Bartz v. Anthropic case, in which authors Andrea Bartz, Kirk Johnson, and Charles Graeber led a class-...

Free Authors Guild Zoom TODAY Oct 16 3pm PT/ 6pm ET about the Anthropic Settlement.

Includes Q & A. If you cannot make it, they will have a recording. You don’t need to be a member:
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A “No” from one editor is not necessarily a “No” from ALL editors at that imprint, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3KTDedc

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There are some things to consider when deciding to use your middle name in your author name.

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Avoid over-explaining in your fiction with these four tips from DearEditor.com: bit.ly/4nFjR5U

Writing Tip: Use your setting to reveal a character’s emotions and to force epiphanies. Choose it strategically and cleverly.

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What Authors Need to Know About the $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement  - The Authors Guild Today, Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle claims that it downloaded pirated books to train its AI systems—the largest U.S. copyright settlement in history. The parties in Bartz v Anthropic...

"What Authors Need to Know About the $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement" -- The Authors Guild

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