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Editor collective specializing in sci-fi, fantasy, and other kickass genre fiction. www.tomeworksedits.com ๐ŸงŸ๐Ÿ‘ธ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐Ÿ•ต๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ โœŠ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆโšง๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ™พ๏ธ

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Just in time for Valentine's Day! Join us for a free educational workshop on the dos and don'ts of the oohs and ahs. That's right, we're teaching you about writing spicy scenes! www.eventbrite.com/e/1982724257... #writingadvice #writingromance #writingproblems #writingworkshop #writelife

12.02.2026 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Theme: Imbue your Story with Deeper Meaning โ€” Tomeworks Editing You want your story to resonate with your audience. You want to craft something that sticks with your readers long after theyโ€™ve turned the last page. You want them to stay up late at night thinking a...

What is is about great writing that gives it that can't stop-thinking-about-it effect? #writing #drama #theme #thenittygritty
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05.02.2026 01:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Editorial Freelancers Association

Want to learn the ins and outs of editing sci-fi and fantasy? The Editorial Freelancers Association and Shannon Winton are working together for this eight-week class. Get over $100 off before February 11 w/ early-bird pricing and discount code (SW-3NkZW60IW9). community.the-efa.org/event/editin...

31.01.2026 00:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The woman killed by ICE today was a poet. She won the 2020 Academy of American Poets, University & College Poetry Prize at Old Dominion University.

(And this is Renee from confirmed socials- a photo of a different woman with red lipstick is going around, but that was a classmate.)
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On a sad note, our volunteer group, Houston Independent Authors, has been spoofed. As a reminder, we will never email you from a random Gmail account or ask you for money to be a Writers Lunch speaker. Please report any unexpected or unusual contact claiming to be us to editors@tomeworksedits.com.

06.01.2026 20:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Need a last-minute gift for the #author or #writer in your life? We have just the thing. Check out our fantastic gift packages. Whether the writer you love works in #shortstories or longform #manuscripts, we've got something for them. Find out more at www.tomeworksedits.com. Sale ends 12/23/25.

22.12.2025 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image of some of the services Ptomewirks editors have donated

Image of some of the services Ptomewirks editors have donated

Your Tomeworks editors have donated services to @writehive.bsky.social , an organization dedicated to providing free and inclusive events to all writers, especially those from marginalized communities. Auction goes live 12/2 at midnight. www.32auctions.com/WriteHiveAuc...

#writing #authors

02.12.2025 04:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tomeworks Editing Your novel deserves an editor who understands genre fiction. At Tomeworks, we're dedicated to helping science fiction, fantasy, horror, and romance authors build better books. We can assist you with e...

Editing packages are up to 80% off. Check out our Black Friday deals at www.tomeworksedits.com for deep discounts on services for short fiction and full-length manuscripts! #writing #editing #blackfridaysale #blackfridaydeals #blackfriday #books #writinggifts #bookishgifts #reading #authors

28.11.2025 16:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tomeworks Editing Your novel deserves an editor who understands genre fiction. At Tomeworks, we're dedicated to helping science fiction, fantasy, horror, and romance authors build better books. We can assist you with e...

Prices are valid from November 28th through December 1st. Share with friends, family, and anyone who loves you. Buy editing as a gift for a writer in your life or for yourself. <-We won't judge. We just want to help build better books at www.tomeworksedits.com.

26.11.2025 07:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

THE WHOLE ENCHILADA $2,499.99 (a $6,500 value)
- One line edit or developmental edit
- One-hour critique meeting
- One copy edit with clean copy
- Full Query Package OR Review of your Amazon sales page text with one hour launch-plan consult

26.11.2025 07:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

THE FINAL POLISH $1,499.99 (a $3,000 value)
- Full copy edit for manuscripts up to 100K
- Full Query Package OR review of your Amazon Sales Page text with one hour launch-plan consult

26.11.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

SHORT STORY BONANZA $399.99 (a $950 value!)
- Three hours of verbal consults (split any way you like)
- Full service edits for TWO short stories including:
- Developmental edit
- Fifteen-minute verbal critique session
- Copy edit with clean copy

26.11.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ONE-SHOT WONDER $69.99 (a $375 value!)
- Developmental feedback on one short story
- 30-minute critique session

26.11.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you've been trying to figure out how to pay for a good editor, one who charges EFA rates, you might want to check out our Black Friday deals. Details in the comment thread. #writing #editing #blackfridaysale #blackfridaydeals #blackfriday #books #writinggifts #bookishgifts #reading #authors

26.11.2025 06:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Flyer for the online event American Regionalism Through Fiction with Sean Morrissey Carroll on October 9, 2025, by Houston Independent Authors. Free tickets can be acquired on Meetup.com or through Eventbrite.com

Flyer for the online event American Regionalism Through Fiction with Sean Morrissey Carroll on October 9, 2025, by Houston Independent Authors. Free tickets can be acquired on Meetup.com or through Eventbrite.com

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Next week's Writers Lunch will feature @buffalosean.bsky.social, and he'll be talking about tropes and genres specific to regions of the United States. www.meetup.com/houston-indi...
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03.10.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Writers Lunch: Ask an Editor--Humanizing Non-human Characters Should your aliens be empathetic? Should Bigfoot have a soul? How do you make superintelligent cephalopods sympathetic?

Scratching both your heads on how to humanize nonhuman characters in fiction? Join us for this editing AMA on 9/25. www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-lu....
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#writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

23.09.2025 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Houston Science Fiction and Fantasy September Meetup Join us for companionship and conversation. We'll be talking about adding spooky elements to your sci-fi and fantasy!

Are you a Houston speculative fiction writer interested in an in-person support system? Join us on Sept 23 for our monthly meetup. We'll be playing games and discussing how to add spooky elements to your fiction. www.eventbrite.com/e/1641659410... .
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#writingcommunity #editing #HTown #publishing

19.09.2025 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Writers Lunch: Ask an Editor--Humanizing Non-human Characters Should your aliens be empathetic? Should Bigfoot have a soul? How do you make superintelligent cephalopods sympathetic?

Scratching both your heads on how to humanize nonhuman characters in fiction? Join us for this editing AMA on 9/25. www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-lu....
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#writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

14.09.2025 08:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#writingtips #writingcommunity #writing #books #editing #publishing

13.09.2025 13:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here's a mistake that AI won't catch! Sometimes idioms can be tricky, especially when their roots are far back in history.
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12.09.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Writers Lunch: The Amalgam--Tech and Magic (Part III of III) Learn about hard magic and tech systems with AP Hawkins

Join Tomeworks editors A.P. Hawkins Thursday, 9/18, for the third session of her series on tech and magic. www.eventbrite.com/e/1640732518....
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12.09.2025 08:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One of the hardest parts of querying is putting together a query packet that will catch the eye of agents and editors. Let us help!
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11.09.2025 18:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Houston Science Fiction and Fantasy September Meetup Join us for companionship and conversation. We'll be talking about adding spooky elements to your sci-fi and fantasy!

Are you a Houston speculative fiction writer interested in an in-person support system? Join us on Sept 23 for our monthly meetup. We'll be playing games and discussing how to add spooky elements to your fiction. www.eventbrite.com/e/1641659410... .
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#writingcommunity #editing #HTown #publishing

11.09.2025 08:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Never write anything that does not give you pleasure. Emotion is easily transferred from the writer to the reader." - Joseph Joubert
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10.09.2025 17:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anchoring readers in an unfamiliar world is tricky. Too much exposition and you bog the story down, too little and your readers wonโ€™t have enough information to understand whatโ€™s going on. Read more:
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09.09.2025 17:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Human creativity cannot be duplicated.
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08.09.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dallas Fiction Writers September Meetup Join us to make new writer friends and discuss the struggles and triumphs of writing fiction!

Are you a #Dallas writer looking for an in-person support group? Join Tomeworks editor and event leader Daphne Strasert on 9/12 for a casual meetup with other great authors like yourself. www.eventbrite.com/e/1602375390....
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08.09.2025 08:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Whether it's aliens, dwarves, orcs, or the main character's beloved pet rabbit Agatha, how do you help your readers relate to non-humans in your story?
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07.09.2025 22:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Houston Science Fiction and Fantasy September Write-In Join us in person for our monthly write-in. It'll be out of this world!

Are you a #Houston speculative fiction author looking for in-person groups and support? Join Tomeworks editor and event leader A.P. Hawkins at the Houston Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers write-in for word wares and productivity! www.eventbrite.com/e/1640743440... .
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07.09.2025 07:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tomeworks loves local authors! That's why Daphne Strasert was with the Dallas Fiction Writers for their August meetup at The Wild Detectives!
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06.09.2025 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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