From Reedsy: "I love working with Harrison! This was our second time and I continue to learn so much from him. I couldn't recommended him more." A pleasure working with you, too, Marcus. Thank you for this review. reedsy.com/harrison-dem...

Foamhenge is a real place. I wrote a song about it - sort of. harrisondemchick.bandcamp.com/track/foamhe...

She is not a novelist. This is not writing. futurism.com/artificial-i...

"Harrison is the best editor I've ever worked with" --George N., Dec. 2025

One of the cornerstones of effective writing is specific detail. But what if you want to be ambiguous? What if that’s the whole point? writershelpingwriters.net/2021/11/the-...

Never mind jobs you had, tell me five classes you took at university 1. The life and works of Dr. Seuss 2. Computational linguistics 3. Akkadian 4. Sanskrit 5. Russian

This cannot be emphasized enough. The word "first" is the one to focus on. Finishing a first draft is a huge milestone and one worth celebrating - but remember that that's when the work truly begins.

"Reptiles" is a short work of dystopian horror inspired by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. All profits are donated to UltraViolet, an organization fighting for reproductive rights and women's rights. www.amazon.com/Reptiles-Sho...

7 things to do in Baltimore County: Bob Marley’s birthday and a Valentine’s book fair

When you sit down to write tomorrow, remember this: You should probably re-fold the laundry, and the coffee mugs in the cupboard need rearranging, and you should consider alphabetizing your stationary supplies. That's how REAL writers do it.

Authors, don't measure your success against others. YOU get to define what success means to you. Finishing a first draft is a success. A productive round of edits is a success. Getting signed is a success. Selling 10,000 books is a success. Selling ONE book is a success!

When I am not writing, I am working as a developmental editor with one goal in mind: to help my clients produce their very best work. Over 125 reviews and more than 80 books brought to publication speak for themselves. Will you be next? Reach out via DM or on Reedsy. reedsy.com/harrison-dem...

"A moment of kindness between a New Jersey UPS driver and a local author has gone viral, drawing more than 33 million views on TikTok and helping drive a surge in book sales." newjersey.news12.com/viral-moment...

I don't only write and edit prose and nonfiction. I also write music. My album, Otherguy. harrisondemchick.bandcamp.com/album/otherguy

A few more of the books I've had the pleasure to work on as a developmental editor. Every author has a different vision of what their book will be. My job is to help them fulfill that vision.

Short dystopian fiction inspired by current events. 99 cents. All proceeds go to charity. www.amazon.com/Reptiles-Sho...

Writing can be therapy. It can help us sort out our thoughts and better understand how we feel about ourselves, the state of the world, and our place in it. It can help us clarify our thoughts. It can help us make sense of the senseless. It can help us see in the dark. WRITE

"The doctors and emergency medical personnel said it was airborne, and highly contagious. 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."

An author friend just told me about another scam. He received an email praising his book at length. It was clearly written by AI. It finished with a pitch for book marketing services. The takeaway is simple: don't get sucked in by lavish praise, especially when it's AI generated

Yet another scam circulating through the writing community. Authors and readers alike, beware. whatever.scalzi.com/2026/01/20/r...

As a developmental editor, I have worked on more than 80 published novels and memoirs, several of which have been optioned for film. Will yours be next? DM me to find out how we can work together reedsy.com/harrison-dem...

I could probably post this song daily for the foreseeable future. This is from my album, Otherguy. harrisondemchick.bandcamp.com/track/waitin...

A guest post on narrative structure, in particular the role of cause and effect, which I wrote for Jane Friedman's blog. janefriedman.com/quiet-connec...

"Harrison gave me a lot to think about and his letter was very clear in what was good and what I needed to fix and work on" Thank you for this review, Shalyn. It was a pleasure to work together reedsy.com/harrison-dem...

“Book workers, publishing directors, readers: we must not accept ‘automatic translation’ getting its foot in the door of publishers. We must reaffirm our unconditional attachment to human texts created by humans under dignified working conditions.” www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Writing can be a way of making sense of the world, whether through fiction or nonfiction. So write.

This is 1 1/2 yrs old and it is baffling that companies are still entrenched on X. They used to have emergency meetings if their content was even remotely adjacent to anything offensive. How are they comfortable now, while getting no actual user reach benefit? briankirbystudio.com/break-up-wit...

Writers, the deadline is approaching to either opt-out or sign up to be involved in the class action lawsuit against Anthropic AI for using author works without permission. You can see if your work was used, and thus qualifies you to take part, here: www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

Everywhere I look, I see books

Are there any board games for writers, or about writing and books?

It's my job to help you write the best material possible. With over 120 five-star reviews on Reedsy, you can see I have a track record of success in that regard, too. reedsy.com/harrison-dem...

Do you keep your creative projects, WIP books, etc. to yourself until they are finished and released, or do you talk about them publicly throughout the process?

Why not start your year with a feel-good novel about societal collapse, cult leaders, and mistrust? Put a smile on your face: www.amazon.com/Listeners-Ha...

It's time to start thinking about 2026 writing goals, isn't it?

"Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels about their potential harm to young users’ mental health under a new law, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday." www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

As a developmental editor, I have worked on more than 80 published novels and memoirs, and have helped dozens of authors improve their craft. The reviews speak for themselves: reedsy.com/harrison-dem...

This is a terrific message well worth sharing

"Waiting for the World to End" is a song from my album, Otherguy. Listen! harrisondemchick.bandcamp.com/track/waitin...

To those of you who celebrate, Christmas wishes on the Eve of the big day. Best to you and yours.

The Listeners provides Christmas fun for the whole family. Ho ho ho for horror! www.amazon.com/Listeners-Ha...

I am releasing a holiday-themed bar of soap called I'll Be Foam For Christmas