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Christine Bode

@bodaciouscopy.bsky.social

Copy Editor who helps authors edit their words with uncommon magic! πŸͺ„ | Writing, editing, publishing tips & more on my blog: bodaciouscopy.com | Poet | Founder of www.chapterbychapter.ca | πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Big news! My #narrativenonfiction book, π—§π—œπ— π—˜, π—§π—˜π—‘π——π—˜π—₯π—œπ—­π—˜π——: 𝘼 π™ƒπ™π™ˆπ˜Όπ™‰-π™π™„π™π™Žπ™ π™π™„π™€π™‡π˜Ώ π™‚π™π™„π˜Ώπ™€ π™π™Š 𝙏𝙃𝙀 π™€π™‡π˜Όπ™Žπ™π™„π˜Ύπ™„π™π™” π™Šπ™ π™π™„π™ˆπ™€, will be published by @beaconpress.bsky.social and distributed worldwide by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Coming to a bookstore near you in summer 2027 πŸ’₯

#bookdeal #booksky #nonfiction

26.02.2026 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

I’m so happy to hear this! I’m also happy to hear you can’t not make friends there! If I move there, I won’t know anyone and will be leaving my family behind. That part will be really hard. I just feel that I’m not really living here, just surviving. I’ll be 65 in 2029, so I’m aiming to move then.

27.02.2026 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m Canadian, but also hold a German passport because my father is German. I’m glad to hear that it will make things way easier, as I suspected!

27.02.2026 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It makes sense that flats would be cheaper outside of the city centre. I will be renting, not buying.

27.02.2026 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

27.02.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book 9 of 2026 is by the brilliant Maggie O’Farrell. This is the eighth book of hers I’ve read, and although I’m only 62 pages in, I know I’m going to love it!

#BookSkyπŸ“š

27.02.2026 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve been to Ireland three times and visited Dublin each time. It is a fantastic place! 😁

27.02.2026 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is the cost of living constantly rising in Valencia? I can’t afford living where I live anymore because of rents and the cost of living. What can I realistically expect to pay for a one-bedroom flat? Not a studio… thank you for allowing me to ask you questions!

27.02.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I also wonder about affordable neighbourhoods that are safe, and what the ex-pat community is like, as well as if there are any opportunities for English tutors. I edit books, and intend to keep working, and I also have 18 years of social media marketing and 25 years of administrative experience.

27.02.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you thrilled with your decision? I have a German passport that needs to be renewed, but that makes me an EU citizen so I think that’s going to be very helpful. I don’t think I will need a visa with it. I wonder about banking. Can I transfer money from a CDN account to a Spanish one?

27.02.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m starting to share my poetry on Substack. Here’s one from my second book, Eden Redefined.

#PoetryCommunity

christinebode.substack.com/p/my-pagan-h...

27.02.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! I’m using Babbel and Spanish for Dummies. Haha! Thank you for connecting with me as it’s wonderful to know someone who has done what I hope to do. I love the idea of hiring a Spanish teacher for one on one lessons once I’m there. I have so much to learn about what I need to do to live there!

27.02.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m teaching myself Spanish because I want to move to Spain within three years. Possibly Valencia. Ontario wintersβ€”when you have arthritis and fibromyalgiaβ€”are brutal. So I will do what it takes to change my life for the better. More sun, more warmth, more time outside is imperative. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ β˜€οΈπŸŒŠπŸŒ΄βœ¨

26.02.2026 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Paolo Nutini - Iron Sky [Short Film]
YouTube video by Paolo Nutini Paolo Nutini - Iron Sky [Short Film]

I love Paolo Nutini and I haven’t listened to him for a long time (I’m always reading or working these days). However, today I saw James McAvoy recommend this song on Instagram as one of his favourites, so I watched and listened. It’s absolutely devastating… β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸŽΆ

#IronSky

youtu.be/WoCSeIY0xdo?...

26.02.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why is Amayah Davies fearless? She's conquered it all, not much scares that broad

Jail time? That's nothing

Prison? She beat a Fed case πŸ˜‰

Loved ones? She buried her grandma 2022
No wonder she loves cats, she herself had 9 lives

Find out more in A Bullet Named Love! πŸ‘€
#WSPit #Q #A #WF #DIS #BIPOC

26.02.2026 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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MAGIC BENEATH MANHATTAN Release 3-05-26
A Portal Romantasy by RC & JP Carter -Aurora Quinn is a junior editor at a niche publishing house in Soho, living a quiet, predictable life in Midtown Manhattan until her routine subway commute changes..read more
www.UndergroundAuthors.com Tales from Car 4488

26.02.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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tell a fairy tale Celebrate the enchanting power of storytelling on National Tell a Fairy Tale Day! Dive into a world of magic and adventure as you explore the origins and online celebrations of this whimsical day.

It's #NationalTellAFairyTaleDay, and one of my favourite fairy tales is The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde. What's yours?

26.02.2026 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Imposter Syndrome in Writing Is Not a Warning Signβ€”It's a Growth Signal - Bodacious Copy Imposter syndrome in writing may feel like failure, but it often signals growth. Learn why self-doubt appears as your craft improves.

Imposter syndrome in writing may feel like failure, but it often signals growth. Learn why self-doubt appears as your craft improves.

#WritingCommunity #AuthorSky

26.02.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Line-Level Mistakes That Quietly Weaken Strong Fiction Learn common line-level mistakes that quietly weaken strong novels, and how to refine your prose for clarity, flow, and emotional impact.

Learn common line-level mistakes that quietly weaken strong novels, and how to refine your prose for clarity, flow, and emotional impact.

#WritingTips #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky

25.02.2026 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This makes me want to read more! Well done!

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As we near the end of #BlackHistoryMonth, I'd like to show you 4 books I had the privilege of editing, written by courageous, intelligent, and persevering women of colour. Each of these books reveals what these phenomenal women had to overcome to become the bold leaders they are. Get them on Amazon!

25.02.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Create a Polished Fiction Manuscript - Bodacious Copy What makes a polished fiction manuscript stand out? Discover the essential elements that elevate your novel and make it memorable.

What makes a polished fiction manuscript stand out? Discover the essential elements that elevate your novel and make it memorable.

#WritingTips #WritingFiction #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky

25.02.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Social proof for authors: 7 easy ways to get and share it - Build Book Buzz "Social proof" is marketer-speak for publicΒ evidence that people won't be wasting their money if they buy your book. Here's how to get it.

Social proof for authors: 7 easy ways to get and share it buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof...

25.02.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hidden Risks of Over-Editing Your Own Manuscript Discover the hidden risks of over-editing your manuscript and learn when self-editing stops helping and starts harming your book.

Discover the hidden risks of over-editing your manuscript and learn when self-editing stops helping and starts harming your book.

#EditingTips #OverEditing #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky

24.02.2026 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your Manuscript's First Five Pages: What Editors See Immediately What editors notice in your manuscript's first five pagesβ€”and how to make those pages clear, confident, and compelling from the start.

What editors notice in your manuscript's first five pagesβ€”and how to make those pages clear, confident, and compelling from the start.

#WritingTips #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky

24.02.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're always welcome, my friend!

24.02.2026 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Myna’s right! And I’m not just saying that because I’m on her list, lol. Uncharted does have some amazing stories!

23.02.2026 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hahaha! You aren’t wrong, Harry. It’s why I’m an editor and a poet and not a novelist. 😊

23.02.2026 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m happy that you think so! Thanks for reading! 😊

23.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0