Allison Alexander

RevPit 10Queries opens in 4 days. Don't forget to Sign Up for Substack

What are you doing to get ready for #RevPit #10Queries?

What do you plan on sending in? Let us know and connect with fellow writers! #amquerying #amwriting #writersky #writersofbsky #writersofbluesky

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #7 is "What is your editing philosophy"

7. What is your editing philosophy?

Edits are suggestions, not a set of rules you HAVE to follow. It's my job to point out issues and give ideas for solutions, but the author can always tackle a problem from another angle.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

Nice! How are you liking Mistborn?

What are you reading, watching, and/or playing?

Reading: Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
Watching: Parks and Rec
Playing: Silksong

#Reading #TV #VideoGames

What do I need ready for RevPit #10Queries? Don't forget to sign up for substack and follow on bluesky

THIS FRIDAY!!! Are you excited, #RevPit?! If you're gearing up to enter RevPit #10Queries, here's everything you need:

⭐Complete query letter
⭐First 5 pages of manuscript

The query and first 5 pages will need to be uploaded to the form in one document and should be a standard manuscript format

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #6 is "What kind of editing do you get most excited about?"

6. What kind of editing do you get most excited about?

I love digging deep into character arcs, structure, and worldbuilding.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part One: The Reformer — Allison Alexander Use the Enneagram One to inspire self-controlled, wise, moral, and perfectionistic characters for your story.

Slowly getting old blog posts back up online after moving website hosts. My series on character creation with the enneagram is back up now! #Writing #Enneagram #CharacterCreation

Me, who is definitely not old. pic of old lady - it's not easy being old

I got the basic one and it is the lightest weight hoodie I own!

Moving into editing, especially if you're freelancing, can definitely be a challenge. Yay for horror!

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. #4 is "What made you want to become an editor?"

4. What made you want to become an editor?

I've always loved stories, and I was the person everyone asked to edit their essays in school. When I realized I could work in the genres I most loved (fantasy and sci-fi, in particular), it was a no-brainer.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. Question 3 is "What kind of editing do you do?"

3. What kind of editing do you do?

I do developmental editing and line editing. I love helping writers shape their world, characters, and story at a big-picture level. See more information on my services here: www.aealexander.com/services

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

Here Are All the Genre TV Premieres Airing in October! - Reactor A horror prequel, a murder mystery, and LOTS of anime are among October's new and returning shows.

I'm particularly looking forward to Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill. #AmWatching #Anime #TV

In my free time, I enjoy painting, crocheting, cross-stitching, D&D, and video games. I am currently...

Watching: The Legend of Korra
Reading: Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales
Playing: Silksong / Palworld

Thanks for tuning in!

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I'm the co-host of The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast, a #RevPit editor, and a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. I also send out a monthly newsletter full of tips, resources, and encouragement for genre fiction writers. 2/3

List of questions for October by Editors Tea Club. Question #1 is "Introduce yourself!"

1. Introduce yourself! #EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

I'm Allison, a freelance book editor for fantasy, sci-fi, and horror novels (I especially love dragons, foxes, and talking spaceships). Helping writers level up their manuscripts is my jam. 1/3

Ooooh beautiful!

A circular cross stitch in progress of a fall scene and a farm house.

Progress! #CrossStitch #StardewValley

Yikes

I'm over at Mythcreants today writing about some of my favourite chronically ill characters! #ChronicIllness #Disability #DisabilityRepresentation

This is coming up up‐—mark your calendar!

Fair! Anyone can challenge themselves any time. I think the reason NaNo was so popular was that people liked the accountability and the collective effort.

Low Power Mode Zip-Up Hoodie | Bonfire #MEAction is a grassroots, disability-led nonprofit. We appreciate your support! . #MEAction is a disability-led organization that is fighting hard for the ME and Long...

I'm very picky about hoodies, and this one is so soft (and the sleeves are long enough)! #MEAction @meactnet.bsky.social t.bsky.social www.bonfire.com/low-power-mo...

Novel November: A 30 Day Writing Challenge Join the only writing challenge that takes you from blank page to first draft in just one month with the help of bestselling authors.

A replacement for NaNoWriMo's been announced — Novel November, created by ProWritingAid. What do we think? Anyone going to participate this year? prowritingaid.com/novel-november #NovelNovember #Writing

Look at that beautiful cover! #BookCover #CoverReveal #ScienceFantasy

GORGEOUS

Thank you for being lovely to work with!

@shellycampbell.bsky.social I just finished and it was SO GOOD! Good thing I have the second one ready to go.

I love Jeff Brown's art AND I did a developmental edit on this book, so I can't wait to see the cover! #BookCovers #CoverReveal #IndieBooks #SciFi #Fantasy