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Freelance editing slots available now!

A recent client wrote “Her helpful comments, suggestions, and questions were always given in the spirit of making this the best book I could write, and her enthusiasm for the story and characters helped me achieve just that.”

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Chris Zable Editing | copyediting
Chris Zable editing provides copyediting and proofreading services for fiction: lgbtqia+, romance, mystery, historical fiction, speculative fiction, and fantasy. Independent, self-published, and first...
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July 17, 2024 at 6:35 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Being a part-time #MMRomance author is a source of joy for me. I don't mind a bit how long it'll take to get my novel out into the wide world.

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Debut Author Writing Part-Time Yet Doing Full-Time Author Work
I'm on my way to earning the "debut" author title. Here's how part-time writing will get me there eventually.
sageediting.com
July 24, 2024 at 12:42 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Nothing like a last-minute copyedit project to ruin holiday plans.

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November 26, 2024 at 7:42 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
#StoryStructure isn't as confining as one might think it is. Here's some framework options and questions to consider as you draft your #QueerRomance story.

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Structure Your Queer Romance Story
Make structure work for your queer romance at the plot and scene level.
shorturl.at
September 2, 2024 at 1:45 PM
apercik.bsky.social
My beautiful 2024 writer's diary from urbanwritersretreat.co.uk arrived today - can't wait to get planning!

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December 8, 2023 at 4:14 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Selecting your character's career is a much bigger deal than you might think. Here, I cover just how to approach the decision.

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Career Choice: Not Something to Ignore
Your character’s career choice plays a major role in characterization and plot.
shorturl.at
August 19, 2024 at 12:51 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Don’t know where to start with your #MMRomance character's inner conflict? Here’s three options on how to hurt your protagonist just enough to force change.

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Inner Conflict in Queer Romance
Make your characters their own worst enemies through inner conflict.
shorturl.at
August 22, 2024 at 2:48 PM
apercik.bsky.social
The out-of-control train that is currently my life seems to be slowing down a tad - but is that just an illusion created by taking some time off over the weekend...?

Weeknotes - alobear.co.uk?p=1313

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December 10, 2023 at 9:58 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
By committing myself to being the best #StoryCoach and #DevelopmentalEditor I can be, my skill set has seen me to 70,000+ words in my WIP.

Here's what my journey to the 40% mark of my #QueerRomance entailed.

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Journey Through My Profession: Creativity by Me for Me
Being an editor-author and book coach is more than a job for me. It's a journey. Here's how I traveled that journey for myself this year.
shorturl.at
December 11, 2024 at 3:31 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Is your story too funny? Too serious? There's a balance to be had when writing your #MMRomance. Check out a few tips to make that balance a little more even.

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Tension and Humor in Queer Romance
Here’s three tips to balance humor and tension in your queer romance.
shorturl.at
August 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Are you a #QueerRomance Author?

Here's a couple tips to find the right #storycoach for your needs.

sageediting.com/2024/07/08/h...

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How to Find the Right Queer Romance Story Coach
Queer romance story coaches can be hard to find. Here's two solutions to make that search for a queer romance writing coach easier.
sageediting.com
July 8, 2024 at 1:16 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Draft finished. Taking a break for some pleasure reading, but still going to be sending it today.

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editorshannon.bsky.social Shannon | Editor of Words | Writer of Words | Lover of Words @editorshannon.bsky.social · Oct 11
Manuscript evaluation assessment letter will be written today. Depending on the progress I make, I'm planning to send it tomorrow afternoon, even though it's not due until Monday.

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October 12, 2024 at 5:24 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Just landed my first #queerromance developmental edit project of the year!

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July 13, 2024 at 12:51 AM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Looking for a #ManuscriptEvaluation over the next four weeks? My calendar's empty!

I'm also booking for #DevelopmentalEdit and #StoryCoaching services for 2025!

Link in my bio!

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November 12, 2024 at 5:14 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Finding my way to #queerromance writing was interesting. Today's blog covers the journey.

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My Early Queer Romance Writing Days
Queer romance writing is both something I stumbled into and where I was always headed. I miss those early days.
sageediting.com
July 17, 2024 at 2:15 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Finished tomorrow's blog. Took the dogs on a walk and got home before the sun went down. Debating between starting the next chapter in my WIP or doing the first assignment for a self-paced professional development editing class.

#Productivity #Procrastination #WriterLife #QueerEditor #QueerAuthor
September 5, 2024 at 12:11 AM
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May 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
63 pages (11 chapters) to go in the second pass of this developmental edit. I won't say I'll get it all done today, but I just might if I put my mind to it.

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January 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
keilagc.bsky.social
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July 9, 2024 at 1:12 PM
apercik.bsky.social
My writing retreat was both more and less successful than I'd hoped - now it's back to reality and actual paid editing work (which luckily I love!)...

Weeknotes - alobear.co.uk?p=1358

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January 14, 2024 at 7:40 PM
jezabelle.bsky.social
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January 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
apercik.bsky.social
I feel like I'm not getting anywhere with my paid editing or my own writing projects so far this year - though my Weeknotes would suggest otherwise...
alobear.co.uk?p=1369

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January 29, 2024 at 9:08 AM
editorshannon.bsky.social
Here's to continuing my three-blog-a-week routine for September. Maybe I'll even add a couple chapters to my WIP.

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September 1, 2024 at 4:40 PM
editorshannon.bsky.social
One more assignment for Club Ed Freelancers's "Editing for Plot and Structure" and then my second required instructor-led class is done.

Only one more class left before I can turn to my final project to earn my Certificate in Developmental Editing of Fiction!

#ProfessionalDevelopment #QueerEditor
March 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM