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Aimée Hill
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Developmental fantasy editor for fiction. Working through my TBR. Support your local library! Will gush about yarn. 🍄🧶☕
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If your plots are getting tangled and your characters are falling flat then your readers won't have a good time. A developmental edit will give you the tools you need to free your fantasy novel of inconsistencies and strengthen your writing style.

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The background features an open book on a striped fabric surface with a pair of glasses and a dried plant nearby. Text reads: "Developmental Edits – On your team to craft stories and sentences. Comprehensive and supportive developmental editing for fantasy and science fiction authors. Get booked in now!" Contact information at the bottom: "AJ Editorial Services, aimee@ajeditorialservices.com" with the AJ logo in the bottom right corner.
May 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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In October, I will be running the Yorkshire Marathon and I will be raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support while I train. 98% of Macmillan's funding comes from people like you who donate to campaigns just like this one. My fundraising goal is £450.

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Poster for a Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising marathon. At the top is a green race bib with the number 5560. Below, bold green text reads: “I’m running a marathon for Macmillan.” A subheading states, “Aimée is running the Yorkshire Marathon.” Text explains Macmillan's mission to support people with cancer and includes contact information for donations or volunteering. A QR code is on the right side. The poster features the Macmillan Cancer Support logo and a Fundraising Regulator badge.
April 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Understanding fantasy readers preferences and expectations can significantly increase your chances of finding a readership for your fantasy novel.

Find out exactly what fantasy novel readers are seeking in my article here: www.ajeditorialservices.com/post/how-to-...

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How to Please Your Fantasy Readers
In the vast realm of publishing, the fantasy genre has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers worldwide. If you're an aspiring fantasy writer, you might be wondering what fantasy novel…
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April 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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I am raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support and also happen to be running a marathon. You might see me chatter about it here in the coming months. But here is a link to my fundraising page! www.justgiving.com/page/aimee-h...
Aimee's fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support
Help Aimee Hill raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support
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April 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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April 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Stonewall responds to today’s Supreme Court ruling.

You can read the full judgement here: bit.ly/3ROPmMS
Stonewall shares the deep concern at the widespread implications for today’s ruling from the Supreme Court. It will be incredibly worrying for the trans community and all of us who support them. It’s important to be reminded the Court strongly and clearly re-affirmed the Equality Act protects all trans people against discrimination, based on Gender Reassignment, and will continue to do so. Once we read and fully digest the judgement, we will work with stakeholders across all sectors to provide as much clarity as possible. Stonewall will continue its work with the Government and parliamentarians to achieve equal rights under the law for LGBTQ+ people. Simon Blake OBE, Stonewall CEO
April 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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I’m embracing my inner Stardew Valley. Carrots and beetroot are planted. Time to dig a fresh bed for the onions! Seriously, the early game toil with rusty tools and an energy bar that lasts three minutes is so real!

#StardewValley #GardeningSeason
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April 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Labyrinth by Kate Mosse uses POV and its massive cast creatively to position you in the most relevant moment in each scene. Is this something you should try?

This review may contain some spoilers!

Read my full book review here: www.ajeditorialservices.com/post/book-re...

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A kobo tablet lays on a brightly coloured background displaying the grey cover to Labyrinth by Kate Mosse.
March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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My fatal flaw is viewing every major annually reoccurring event as a New Year and setting a goal for the next twelve months.
March 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Just a girl and her flask of tea against the world ☕️

Feeling very excited to be at the London Book Fair this week! Join me on my journey, via Cambridge for a quick half marathon (optional)...

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March 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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I enjoy reading books that aren’t my typical taste to see why so many other people love them so much. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas is one of these. What can writers learn about genre and plot beats.

Read my full book review here: buff.ly/YTO26ag

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March 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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I've been swept up in a reading frenzy for the past 5ish weeks which I love. But Labyrinth has near enough squashed my enthusiasm. It's just not for me! Got to find a palette cleanser. 💙📚
February 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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I don't normally buy hardbacks, let alone special editions. But look at this! It was the silver foil on white that won me over. 📚🪐💙
A hardback book without its dust jacket. It is white with a origami boat graphic embossed in foil in the centre. The edges are sprayed a shade of navy with the same boat image watermarked at the bottom. The front cover of Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao. It is illustrated with a large full moon in the clouds seen from across a body of water. Poking threw the clouds is a ladder and a country style building. One the body of water, as it is a reflection, there is a city scape. In the foreground are three origami paper boats, in one stands a silhouetted figure.
February 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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I'm going to be brave and buy the eBook of Water Moon instead of the Waterstones special edition hardback with foil endpapers and edges and the most stunning presentation box. 😭
January 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is a brilliant example of how you can use an unreliable narrator to your advantage in your writing.

This review contains spoilers!

Read the full review here: https://buff.ly/3PTqyCr

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A multicoloured book cover showing a wave breaking over the book title Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. The book sits on top of a wooden table.
January 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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AJ Editorial Services is four years old! I can’t believe how far I have come. 2024 was my most successful business year by every metric.

If the coming year holds more of the same, incredible authors and amazing community of editors around me, then I will be delighted.

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January 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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My approach to New Year’s resolutions is unsustainably maximalist. But rather than throwing my long list of silly thoughts at you, I’ve picked three to share with you.

My last goal is cheating a bit since I already have some excellent manuscripts booked in!

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January 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Book post! It was actually my husband's order, but I couldn't resist this adorable little book.
A copy of the book 'the little frog's guide to self-care' on a table with some candles. The cover is a little frog with a mushroom hat and some killer knee high, heeled boots.
January 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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How widely do you read? When I work on developmental editing with authors, I find it near impossible not to recommend books beyond the genre that they write. There is so much to learn from so many writers. Sticking to what you know feels limiting.

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January 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Happy New Year!! Whether you’re a New Year, New Me kid or a See Where the Year Takes Me kid, I wish you the best of 2025s ❤️✨

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January 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate ❤️❄️ If you need me, I’ll be making a start on my new books!

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December 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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I'm trying to be more confident. I got the perfect change to practice. My neighbour complimented my knitting. I sincerely thanked her. The kneejerk "no really! I mean it!" she responded with was a double compliment on my confidence. Now to apply this to work! (PS I'm really fucking good at knitting)
December 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM
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My creative punctuation use in daily life is actually a Green Editing Initiative. In using your commas, parentheses and dashes willy-nilly, I am actually saving them from landfill.
December 9, 2024 at 9:52 AM
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Hello Bluesky! This is a space for editors, proofreaders and writers to connect, share insights and support each other in their professional journeys. Whether you're a seasoned pro or starting out, there's a place for you in our community.

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December 5, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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I have very much neglected this platform...
December 3, 2024 at 8:57 AM