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. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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. www.justgiving.com/page/aimee-h...

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-... #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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...

Stonewall responds to today’s Supreme Court ruling. You can read the full judgement here: bit.ly/3ROPmMS

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

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... #WritingCommunity

My fatal flaw is viewing every major annually reoccurring event as a New Year and setting a goal for the next twelve months.

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)... #LondonBookFair #TravelWithMe #BookEditor

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 #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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. 💙📚

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. 📚🪐💙

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. 😭

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 #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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! #WritingCommunity #NewYearsResolutions

Book post! It was actually my husband's order, but I couldn't resist this adorable little book.

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. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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 ❤️✨ #EditingServices #AmEditing #WritingCommunity

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate ❤️❄️ If you need me, I’ll be making a start on my new books! #EditingServices #AmEditing #WritingCommunity

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)

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.

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. #CIEPCommunity #Editinglife #ProofreadingProfessionals

I have very much neglected this platform...

Someone has offered to get me some books using their discount. How am I meant to focus today with this decision hanging over my head?

Did you know that there is nothing stopping you from ordering maccies breakfast on any random Friday morning?

Are you excited about Christmas or are you excited about using your new 2024 diary?

My Christmas calendar is actually a list of 24 DIY chores to get the living room nice by Christmas. It's also a £1 Peppa Pig calendar from Morrisons.

If it makes you feel any better, my BiL bought 2kg of sushi grade fish that will need eating within 24h of delivery because he has absolutely no sense of scale. The salmon alone will make 120 rolls. He has enough rice for 20.

Unbelievable that this is actually real! This is been a year of incredibly hard work, lots of learning and a bit of fun. Everyone who pre-ordered should be getting their copy soon. Everyone who hasn't ordered yet can do so here: asteriapress.com/shop

Views from my #StetWalk yesterday. I like my new village!

The positive externalities of WFH www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...

My worst typos happen when other editors are watching 🙃😶

Now do I put the box of Christmas decorations in the attic only to retrieve them at the end of the month or do they sit in the way in my office until they're needed?

Day one of my time off. I've gotten up early to finish a report ahead of a meeting later. Am I doing it right?

Carved a pumpkin for the first time! He's a bit toothy.

Pals, my friend wrote a book and then we published it together! It is available for preorder and will be published on the 31st. Cosy fantasy. Murder mystery. Dragons. Slow-burn romance. All you could ever want from a book. www.asteriapress.com/shop

New house day! 0.75/4 costs of white paint applied. 🎨

I get the keys to my new dishwasher tomorrow! (I'm certain everyone else moves house with dishwashers as top priority?)

Careful, it's hot. *ladles steaming clam chowder into your kid's trick or treat bag*

I wrote some romance novels someone buy them or something I don't know #romancelandia

If anyone needs a good illustration of editing for tone of voice then feel free to read my emails to the conveyancer before and after my mum and husband have tempered them.

I'm glad we can all agree that the music in Morrison's is the best supermarket music.

I'm leaning away from marketing on BlueSky because my community here is mostly other lovely editors. But in case anyone is the type to refer work, I have a slot empty for copyediting this month. I work on fantasy, sci-fi and literary fiction in UK and US English. #AmEditing

Have we gotten over the whole "Great to e-meet you" in emails thing?

First batch of snickerdoodles 💛 Thanks @literarylaura.bsky.social for telling me how great they are!

The world's leafiest boy band.

Cowdoy in the city!