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Vanessa Anderson, MFA Creative Writing; Professional Certificate in Editing, UC Berkeley | Fiction & Nonfiction Editor | Writing Consultant | Publishing Coach | DMs (about Editing & Publishing Services) Welcome ๐Ÿ‘ Website: NightOwlFreelance.com, Est. 2010

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End your second paragraph with that. Your first paragraph should be immersive, transporting the agent/acquisitions editor directly into your story. ;) Best of luck!

05.10.2025 23:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I feel you!

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I hear ya. I've read a few good shorts, but I can't recommend an author who has nailed it for an entire collection. Myself included. ๐Ÿ˜† Shorts are a mercurial beast. But so is that kiss in the dark, right? Someone is always left longing.

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How to Self-Edit Your Novel In this piece I delve into more ways to save money on editing and how to make your writing as strong and polished as possible before sending to agents and publishers.

Turn overwhelm into confidence: discover practical, sanity-saving strategies to self-edit your novel effectively, and still love your story when youโ€™re finished!

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02.10.2025 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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02.10.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Writing them or reading them?

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Aliferous:
(adj.) [ฤหˆlif(ษ™)rษ™s]
having or bearing wings; winged
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#MondayMotivation
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๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ‘

27.09.2025 00:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bonus points for naming the movie...
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Indie Publishing Services Publishing Services for Independent (Indie) Authors.

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25.09.2025 23:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Choose an Editor You completed your magnum opus. Congratulations! Your masterpiece needs an editor who will appreciate your vision and safeguard your voice. But how do you ensure you've found that person?

Not all editors are created equal. Learn how to find the perfect match for your genre, style, and publishing goals to make your book truly shine! ๐ŸŒŸ

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Writer:
(n.) [al-chem-ist]
a peculiar organism capable of transforming caffeine into books
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23.09.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#MondayMotivation
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22.09.2025 13:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My book is ready for beta reading. Itโ€™s exciting and nerve wracking all at once!

#writer #writing #beta #horrornovel

21.09.2025 19:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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But seriously.
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19.09.2025 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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18.09.2025 23:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How and Why to Copyright an Unpublished Manuscript: A Guide for Authors Wondering if you should copyright your novel or nonfiction draft before itโ€™s published? Learn how copyright works for unpublished manuscripts, why registration matters, and how authors can protect their work.

โœ๏ธ Did you know your draft is already protected by copyright the moment you write it? Hereโ€™s why authors should still consider registering their unpublished manuscripts. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”’

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Psithurist:
(n.) the sound of leaves rustling or wind blowing through the trees
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