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Harrison Demchick
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The world's most thorough content editor. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication. Author of The Listeners (2012). Singer/songwriter of Otherguy (2018). Screenwriter of Ape Canyon (2019). Hire me: https://reedsy.com/harrison-demchick
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · Aug 25
Yes, my services as a developmental editor are available. Check my reviews, novels I've edited, and learn how to get in contact with me below

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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 17h
My deepest thanks to Maureen and dozens of authors before her who have left reviews like this:

"I loved working with Harrison. As a first time author, I learned so much from his manuscript assessment and developmental edit. His thoroughness is second to none."

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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 1d
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 2d
This is excellent advice. It is easy to focus on lack of progress, setbacks, and other issues writers face, but our creative victories are worth recognizing and celebrating. Even a small step forward is a step forward
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Writer pals, as we venture into “best of” list season, remember to focus on your other accomplishments.

That new draft, the books you’ve read to hone your craft…

Maybe the new thing you’re doing outside of writing (these are so important!)

Zero in on what you can control, and keep your head up. ❤️
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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 2d
Writer pals, as we venture into “best of” list season, remember to focus on your other accomplishments.

That new draft, the books you’ve read to hone your craft…

Maybe the new thing you’re doing outside of writing (these are so important!)

Zero in on what you can control, and keep your head up. ❤️
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Alan Bayles Author @alanbaylesauthor.bsky.social · 3d
Detective Inspector Dave Barnes thinks he's seen everything until the threads of a grisly double-murder investigation uncovers an otherworldly secret.
#BookRecommendation #scifi #thriller #mystery #suspense #doppelgängers #conspiracy #TheChase

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 3d
Has a teacher ever changed your life?
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 4d
It's Halloween, so let's hear some suggestions on great horror novels that have flown under the radar but deserve to be read - and yes, if you are a writer, that can include your own books. Feel free to plug them!

#WritersLift #WritersLife #HorrorNovels #HorrorFiction #IAmWriting #WritingCommunity
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 4d
Francis Lawrence, who directed The Long Walk, should direct an adaptation of The Listeners

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The Listeners
Amazon.com: The Listeners eBook : Demchick, Harrison: Books
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 5d
It is a testament to your work environment that people have been with your office for so long
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 6d
Let's look at some of the pitfalls that can make even a well-written beginning an ineffective introduction to your manuscript.

#AmWriting #IAmWriting #WritersLife #WritingLife #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice #PeachCobbler

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The Best Way to Start Your Story Type - The Writer's Ally™
It’s an oversimplification, but also very much a truism, to suggest that starting a story is difficult. But you’re not just beginning a story. You’re beginning your story. What does that mean? What’s ...
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 6d
I came up in the world of small press publishing, working along the way on more than 80 published novels and memoirs, several of which have been optioned for film.

Will yours be next?

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Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 10d
If you would like to have a conversation about how my editorial services can benefit you and your work, reach out via Reedsy and let's talk!

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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 12d
"They can do what they like with my work if they pay me for it," he told the BBC's culture editor Katie Razzall. "But stealing people's work... and then passing it off as something else... That's immoral but unfortunately not illegal."

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Author Philip Pullman calls on government to act over 'wicked' AI scraping
The writer of the trilogies His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust wants copyright laws changed.
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 14d
There is power in writing. It can change who we are - and sometimes it can even change the world
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 14d
I confess that I haven't looked at my LinkedIn profile in some time. Perhaps sharing it will prompt me to action. Do people in the writing community use LinkedIn? Are there LinkedIn communities worth exploring?

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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 14d
Writing is an art and professional that allows you to bring new things into the world. Use your power wisely

#writing #amwriting #iamwriting #writingcommunity #writerslife
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 14d
"They said those infected became distorted both inside and out, and very, very dangerous.

"Then the helicopters came and took the doctors away, and no one said much of anything after that."

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The Listeners
Amazon.com: The Listeners eBook : Demchick, Harrison: Books
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 14d
"I loved working with Harrison. As a first time author, I learned so much from his manuscript assessment and developmental edit. His thoroughness is second to none."

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Maureen! I look forward to your work being seen by the world.

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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 15d
So, who did something interesting or eventful this weekend?
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 21d
Chances are good that I will be here. Who else is going?

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Baltimore Fishbowl | One of the nation’s largest writers’ conventions and book fairs is coming to Baltimore in 2026 -
One of the nation’s largest writers’ conventions and book fairs is coming to Baltimore next year. John Waters will be the keynote speaker.
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 21d
My album is just 7 songs not because I did not write more, but because a short music experience is more inviting.

Also, because it costs money to record an album!

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Otherguy, by Harrison Demchick
7 track album
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 21d
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Harrison Demchick @harrisondemchick.bsky.social · 21d
The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.

That's me

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Harrison Demchick - Editor | Reedsy
Washington D.C., DC, USA Editor: The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
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