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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor

@bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social

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🌟Developmental and Line Editor for Publishers, Authors, & TTRPG Creators. 🌟Specializes in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romantasy, Recipes/Cookbooks, & RPGs. 🌟Bibliophile, Gamer, Cosplayer, & Wanderer. 🌟Community Co-Coordinator of the ETC & EFA MI Chapter Coordinator.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 5d

Day 22: What is your "pie in the sky" dream project to edit? I have four clients that satisfy my previous dream projects. My current one is to work on a new sweeping TTRPG from start to finish & get to do fun add-ons like cookbooks, crafting, and other fun side hobbies associated with that IP.

Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 5d

Day 21: How do I recharge after a big project? I put in a few days as a buffer between projects to allow decompression. I also try to stack different kinds of projects so I am switching from one kind to another to prevent burnout.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 5d

Post-nap our nanny arriving and easily slipping into editor mode and business mode for 4-6 hours. Eating a bunch of pre-prepped snacks and tasty drinks (water and tea). Then having a good evening with my family. (2/2)

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 5d

Another catch-up post for the Editors Tea Club October Challenge! Day 20: What does a nourishing editing day look for you? This has definitely changed in the last year. My day starts with having an excellent morning with my dog and child. (1/2)

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editor #TTRPG

A evening forest scene, the path is lit by a golden hue with fireflies scattered along the edges.

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash.

A list of the 31 Social Media Challenge prompts from the Editors Tea Club.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 8d

Upon this foundation I keep feeding my love of story by continuing to read books by my adulthood's favorite authors: Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Susan Dennard to name a few.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editor #TTRPG #Day17 #Day18 #Day19

Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 8d

Day 19: What book or story changed the way you edit? It is a combination of authors that has shaped the way I understand story: Brian Jacques' Redwall series, Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series, Nancy Drew mysteries, and all of Tamora Pierce's work.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 8d

That feedback has to be sorted to make sure it serves YOUR vision of the story, not diminish it.

Day 18: What story type or genre do I wish I could edit more of? I would love to receive more TTRPGs, cozy fantasy, a fantasy or sci-fi cookbook, or a epic fantasy manuscript.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 8d

Playing catch-up for the Editors Tea Club challenge!!

Day 17: What do I wish more people understood about editing? I wish aspiring writers knew that editing is a long process. One that starts with them unless they are enlisting the services of a book coach or joining a writer's critique group.

A beautiful old library with two floors of books and vaulted ceilings.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by Will van Wingerden on Unsplash.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 11d

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #TTRPG #Day16

Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 11d

"Thank you Heather, you are always so miraculous."

"Beyond simply editing, you have a knock for author coaching where you invest in your writers and make them believe in themselves more than they ever could on their own."

"This book is better with your editorial input."

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 11d

It makes the hard days & frustrating tech issues worth it.

But my favorite part is hearing the excitement in the creator's voice during a call or receiving a client email that I made their day. I have a folder where I store these compliments & hoard them for when imposter syndrome decides to call.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 11d

Day 16: What is your favorite part of the editing process? I love what I do, so I like a lot of the process I have created. The first dip into a new manuscript, the collaboration calls, that second pass where the story expands, and delivering a project that I am satisfied with.

Book on a dock, overlooking a still lake with the sun setting over trees.

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to my mentee: Katherine Moore.
Extra thanks to my amazing mentor: Rosemi Mederos who was one of my first editor cheerleaders and my role model.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editor #Day15

Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 12d

Somehow we are halfway through the Editors Tea Club Social Media Challenge! Day 15 is tag your edibuddies & I know a LOT of talented editors but here are my fellows I often work with:
• Pam Eidson
• Rita Ray
• Jess Stampe
• Lisa Gilliam
• Sohini Ghose
• Wendee Mullikin
• Roy Graham
• Jay Annelli

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 13d

It's pure creative magic and I get so excited, like a little kid at Halloween.
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Day14 #Editor

Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 13d

I am multi-passionate and technically this list shows off my favorite genres. I have worked in many different areas: technology, memoir, business, automotive, patents, and Christian fiction to name a few.
So, my favorite thing is when I connect with a client that has a fresh twist for me.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 13d

Day 14: What are your favorite genres to edit?

Earlier this month I reintroduced myself and talked about the genres that I specialize in.

• Sci-fi
• Fantasy (Dark, Urban, High, and Low)
• Romance & Romantasy
• Horror (Paranormal, Monster, and Gothic)
• TTRPGs
• Recipe Editing and Cookbooks

A sailboat cruising on a sea on stars following a comet trail.

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 13d

We are a week and a half away from the Northwest Editor's Guild Red Pencil Trivia night! Nerd out with your fellow editors before the Red Pencil conference in November. This is a separate event that you need to sign up for with a recording for those who can't attend live (like me)!

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 14d

Day 13: My favorite teas are Harney & Sons Paris, Friday Afternoon Tea: Moon Magic, and Ronnefeldt: Assam Bari Irish Breakfast. All of them delicious hot or cold (highly important since they get forgotten when I an enthralled with my work).

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editor #Day13

Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 15d

Day 12: What is my editing superpower? Story retention and worldbuilding. My ability to read a narrative & ask the questions that fill gaps or spark new ideas for my authors/creators. I help create the structure for new stories as well as fixing their WIP.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editor

A starry night sky above a black silhouetted forest.

Photo by Ryan Hutton on Unsplash.

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 16d

I use a fully customized Plum Planner which has a whole bunch of extras for me and it has been a relief to see everything laid out in one spot. The digital planners still exist since they are shared with family but at least I have one spot for myself.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editor #Day11

Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 16d

Day 11 of the Editor's Tea Club social media challenge!
How do I stay organized? I used to be a physical planner girl, then I went to digital...three digital calendars for family and work. So this year I went back to physical to combine all of the digital planning into one space.

A pretty floral garden planner.

Photo by Crystal Y on Unsplash

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 17d

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Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 17d

I run it before I start editing and after as a cleanup, so I knock out a lot of little things so I can focus on the big stuff. Best part is, it is not connected to generative-AI so I know my client's IPs are safe. #Editor #Day10

Heather Romanowski🌟 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor @bookrealmrevisions.bsky.social · 17d

Day 10: What tool or system saves my sanity? PerfectIt is my go-to consistency checker. I love that for longtime clients I can customize their word choices, and since I have a Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) subscription as well, it helps me validate CMOS rulings as well.

#EditorsTeaClubCommunity

A cup of tea with lemon and a honey spoon balanced on the edge of the cup. Sitting a dark wood table with pinecones, dried oranges, and bowls of fruit and chocolate.

Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash.

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