'It's so very exciting for me, at the age of 72, to say I feel I've grown creatively in the last few years.With regard to writing, you have been responsible for that. Thanks so much for everything, Bev. What shines through, besides all your incredible advice, is your honest enjoyment of the work.' ❤️

Nice to see the rejection of MAGA politics all over the U.S. yesterday! Time to get rid of provincial Conservatives in Canada—and let’s not go backwards and vote Conservative in the next federal election!

Tuesday tip: if you’re planning to fast-draft a manuscript this month, be sure to do up an outline first, even if you’re normally a pantser—it’s easier to write quickly when you know exactly where you’re going! Need help outlining? Look up the Snowflake Method! #writingtips #editor #writingcommunity

Listen, this team was never expected to go this distance. We put up a helluva fight ❤️ #thankyoujays

Sometimes my editing clients resist making big changes. I do, too. Initially. But as a friend recently reminded me, revision is re-vision. You have to be willing to tear up portions of your book and start over to make it the very best it can be… #writingtips #publishingtips #writingcommunity

OMIGOD THIS GAME

Go, Jays, go! Also, enjoy this linocut by Mary E. Wrinch, one of the first women in Toronto to make a living from her art! ❤️

Haha, reframe that Imposter Syndrome! #writinglife #creativelife #writingtips #writingmotivation #writingcommunity

This Tuesday’s tip is a reminder that luck and timing play huge parts in the creative life, so keep going till you catch a break! One day soon, an editor may champion your work, or market trends may shift closer to what you’re producing… #writingtips #publishingtips #writinglife #writingcommunity

Peak Canadian is partying in the streets while obeying the traffic lights

In solidarity. Stay safe today, American friends.

The theme for Banned Books Week 2025, October 5-11, is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” https://bit.ly/2NPHs6y ##CensorshipIsSo1984 ‪@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social‬ @aupresses.bsky.social‬ @authorsabb.bsky.social‬

I have roots in Manchester. My grandmother was born there. Today's deadly attack at a synagogue, on Yom Kippur, was appalling. The rise of anti-Semitism, worldwide, is appalling. Anger at the Israeli government's policies--and I myself am angry--must not be taken out on Jews anywhere.What a world.💔

All those ‘Five days later’s add up—keep track of time while writing your novel! #writingtip #editingtip #editor #writer

Authors beware: fake book clubs are reaching out to writers, asking to feature your books. The emails reveal knowledge about your book, probably gleaned from the blurb. After asking if they can secure a date, they ask for an 'administrative' fee. Has happened to me and many author friends! #newscam

Happy #PunctuationDay!

Nothing takes me out of a YA novel faster than a 15 year old named Deborah, lol. However old your characters, ensure their names are age appropriate. Look up popular names from the years they would have been born. Also ensure names are culture appropriate. #writingtips #writingcommunity #editor

And in Canada, follow @cai.abb (Canadian Authors and Illustrators Against Book Bans) over on Instagram! Here on bsky, follow @robinstevenson.bsky.social or @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social!

Been seeing a lot of dated comps in query letters lately, so today’s tip is to use recent ones—show agents and editors you’re savvy about the current publishing market! #writingtips #publishingtips #freelancedevelopmentaleditor #writer #writingcommunity #tuesdaytipsbybev

I have never needed a red carpet/award show more #emmys2025

Huge turnout at Christie Pits today drove out the fashs! 💕

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)'s statement on the Alberta government's plans to ban specific comics and graphic novels from schools. www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...

Tuesday tip: try really hard to avoid character overreactions and phrases like ‘her eyes widened’! #writingtips #publishingtips #developmentaleditor

Pls sign Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book Bans (CAIABB aka #CAIABB) petition asking Alberta govt to reverse their decision: change.org/AB-book-ban More info: linktr.ee/caiabb Follow @robinstevenson.bsky.social @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social for updates! #BookBans #KidLit #CanLit

Happy September and the return of Tuesday tips! Here are three words editors want to apply to your novel! #writingtips #publishingtips #developmentaleditor #writer

Thx CBC & @emilyawilliams52.bsky.social for sharing list of >200 books slated for removal from Edmonton Public School libraries: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... If you're a Canadian author/illus against #BookBanning, pls consider joining #CAIABB! More info here. Thx @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social

Hey, you can start fresh in September. Just a reminder. 💕

This seems like a good time to mention that if you are a published Canadian author or illustrator concerned about book bans in Canada, you might want to join our new group, Canadian Authors and Illustrators Against Book Bans. Our statement and sign up page is here: www.karijones.ca/canadian-aut...

Great time at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social this afternoon celebrating @adriennekress.bsky.social and Jade Zhang’s STUNNING new MG graphic novel, Ghost Circus! Feast your eyes on that cover! This one’s gonna be big! #kidlit #graphicnovels

Popping in briefly to repost this link for Canadian authors (if your books were used for Meta AI training)

Before I'm off till Sept, Canadian authors and illustrators have created a new organization in response to book bans. Join-up info below!

So happy for my kind, giving friend @debbieohi.com on this extremely well deserved honour!

I have a day to work on my own writing! It feels GLORIOUS! I’ve missed it so! And have already written 2,000 words! Hope to get at least another 2,000 done by day’s end! Please excuse all the exclamation marks! It’s just too exciting! #freelanceeditor #writer #writingcommunity

Glad countries are laying the groundwork for a two-state solution, even if Israel isn't happy about it

Finally, some good news. People Magazine has confirmed that Pamela Anderson, 58, and Liam Neeson, 73, are dating.

And people wonder why Canadians don't want to visit

No matter what Trump’s ambassador says, Canadians aren’t “mean and nasty” for choosing to buy Canadian and travel locally. We’re taking a stand against Trump’s threats to our sovereignty and standing on our own two feet. Let's hold the line.

Mocking Romantasy and its fans doesn’t make you a Cool Girl Feminist. Letting women read whatever they want does. Encouraging all reading for everyone does. My word. Can we not belittle what people read? Can my fellow ladies STOP ADDING TO THE SEXISM AIMED AT ROMANCE READERS?

Ugh, I finally had a day between editing projects to work on my own thing, but I barely wrote anything. Think my brain was just fried from editing at an insane pace over the last few weeks. Please tell me it’s okay that I didn’t get much written today! #freelanceeditor #writer #writingcommunity

I’m watching from Canada, horrified. Sending love to my American friends. I know you didn’t vote for this. 💔

Just saw latest "Canada should be the 51st state" comments by you-know-who, UGH. Pls help show your support for CANADA on #CanadaDay (July 1st) somehow? Read a book by a Canadian creator! Eat/cook smthg Canadian! Post a fave memory of a visit to Canada! Be an honoUrary Canadian on July 1st! 🇨🇦🎉

Unwinding in beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. ❤️

Ten-thousand words into an adult novel--my first non-YA in years. I think it's going (*whispers*) pretty well... #writer #freelanceeditor #dontwanttojinxit #writingcommunity

Thank you so much for the INCREDIBLY USEFUL critique of my MG project, Bev! I have printed out your comments & actually have them beside me right now as I finalize my MG submission package.

I've been getting requests to critique queries, synopses, mss, but lack time/experience. I recommend finding a critique group, hiring a good freelance editor like @bevrosenbaum.bsky.social , or bidding for one of the many AMAZING opportunities in Literary Auction For Change: www.32auctions.com/LAFC

IT'S NOT YOU #writingcommunity #everythingistakingforever #freelanceeditor #publishingtips #listentonathan

Sending love. 💕

I just keep having to remind myself this green earth is full of people who love life more than they hate others, that the cruel and stupid are a fraction of us all, and we can still return this world to a brighter, fairer place in time

Confused about when to use dashes, parentheses and commas? Have a listen… #freelanceeditor #writingtips #grammartips #writingcommunity