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Allison Alexander
@aealexander.bsky.social
Book editor | Fantasy, sci-fi, & horror | Writer | Gamer | Co-host of The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast | #RevPit editor | Chronic illness mage | Bi | She/Her ♿🌈 aealexander.com
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1. Introduce yourself! #EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing

I'm Allison, a freelance book editor for fantasy, sci-fi, and horror novels (I especially love dragons, foxes, and talking spaceships). Helping writers level up their manuscripts is my jam. 1/3
My doctor is 99% sure I have POTS. So, fellow potsies, please share with me what has made your life easier! And I'm also curious—have you ever seen your condition represented in fiction? #POTS #ChronicIllness #Disability #DisabilityRep
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Thinking about booking a query critique with me? Here's the type of feedback I provide. www.aealexander.com/blog/what-do... #Querying #Writing #Editing
What Does a Query Critique Look Like? — Allison Alexander
Get a sneak peek into what editorial feedback on a query looks like and questions to ask yourself about whether your query is ready to go.
www.aealexander.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"The difference between a story and a bunch of stuff that happens... is that a story goes somewhere." This may seem like obvious advice, but is actually very helpful to keep in mind when writing and structuring a novel! #Writing #StoryStructure #WritingExcuses
12.40: Structuring a Novel
Your Hosts: Brandon, Mary, Dan, and Howard What makes something a novel, rather than just a serialized collection of stuff that happens? How do we use structure to turn collections of stuff into…
writingexcuses.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
These are some of my favourite subgenres to work with! #Editing #BookEditor #Fantasy #SciFi #Horror
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I love foxes and mythology! Looking forward to reading this. #FirstLineFriday #Fantasy
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
This is the most adorable thing.
This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"Emerging writers often focus on plot and action—which are essential!—but the true pulse of horror comes from what festers just beneath the surface." Yeesss! #Writing #Horror
What Isn’t Said Still Screams: Writing Subtext in Horror Fiction | Jane Friedman
Emerging writers often focus on plot and action—both essential!—but the true pulse of horror comes from what festers just beneath the surface.
janefriedman.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
There are 4 types of editing, and they should be done in this order:

1. Developmental editing (big-picture level)
2. Line editing (sentence level)
3. Copy editing (grammar)
4. Proofreading (last pass after layout is complete)

#Writing #Editing
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Do you use #Scrivener and like pretty colours? I have Scrivener themes in my Etsy store! I just added some #AvatarTheLastAirbender inspired ones, because I'm a nerd. Use code AVATAR to get 40% off. www.etsy.com/shop/Editors...
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
4 video games played this year that I loved:

1. Silksong
2. Split Fiction
3. Palworld
4. Neva

#VideoGames #Silksong #SplitFiction #Palworld #Neva
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Prepping to send out your query letter in the new year? I offer query critiques! www.aealexander.com/services #Querying #Writing #Editor
Services — Allison Alexander
Allison offers manuscript critiques, developmental editing, line editing, and query package critiques for writers of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.
www.aealexander.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Reposted by Allison Alexander
The fifth #SPSFC is about to close for entries and we're looking for a few more judges:

spsfc.space/2025/11/07/l...

Come for the free books. Stay for the Discord community full of self-published authors and avid science fiction readers.
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I love first lines that make me curious! #FirstLineFriday #MiddleGrade #Paranormal @maryaverling.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I love the "ancient evil is returning" trope! Excuse me while I go re-read The Priory of the Orange Tree. mythcreants.com/blog/five-qu... #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
Five Questions to Ask When Bringing Back an Ancient Evil
Everyone deserves a second chance, even old monsters.
mythcreants.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Reposted by Allison Alexander
Don't forget to send us your questions for our Editor Q&A Video Panel, which will take place at the end of #FiFRevPit. You can comment here, send a DM, or send us an email.

#RevPitFiF #writingcommunity
November 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Are tropes "bad"? Hells, no! They became tropes for a reason—people love 'em! It can be fun to reimagine them and twist them, but there's also nothing wrong with serving them straight up. #Writing #WritingTip
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
My partner and I are trying to guess who will die in #StrangerThings Season 5. My guesses: Joyce and Dustin. His guesses: Steve and Will. I don't want either of us to be right. 😭
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Support human artists and writers!

(Sticker by one of my favourite artists, Karen Hallion. Get it here: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1...) I am not affiliated; I just like her art.
November 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The sci-fi comp-finder database has been updated with 2025 titles! #ScienceFiction #Querying #CompTitles www.aealexander.com/comp-finder-...
November 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
What makes a novel middle grade? YA? Adult? #Writing #AgeCategory #Publishing
The Difference Between Middle Grade, YA, and Adult Novels — Allison Alexander
A novel's age category helps the ideal reader find it.
www.aealexander.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Do you write sci-fi or fantasy? @shellycampbell.bsky.social and I wrote a book full of tips for you! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi #ScienceFiction www.aealexander.com/books
November 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
31. What advice would you give to a new editor just starting out?

I have a whole blog post about this! www.editorsteaclub.org/blog-posts/b...

#EditorsTeaClub #EditorsTeaClubCommunity #Editing
November 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM