Your Tomeworks editors have donated services to @writehive.bsky.social , an organization dedicated to providing free and inclusive events to all writers, especially those from marginalized communities. Auction goes live 12/2 at midnight. www.32auctions.com/WriteHiveAuc... #writing #authors

Editing packages are up to 80% off. Check out our Black Friday deals at www.tomeworksedits.com for deep discounts on services for short fiction and full-length manuscripts! #writing #editing #blackfridaysale #blackfridaydeals #blackfriday #books #writinggifts #bookishgifts #reading #authors

If you've been trying to figure out how to pay for a good editor, one who charges EFA rates, you might want to check out our Black Friday deals. Details in the comment thread. #writing #editing #blackfridaysale #blackfridaydeals #blackfriday #books #writinggifts #bookishgifts #reading #authors

Next week's Writers Lunch will feature @buffalosean.bsky.social, and he'll be talking about tropes and genres specific to regions of the United States. www.meetup.com/houston-indi... . . . #WritingCommunity #writingtips #writing #books #publishing #editing

Scratching both your heads on how to humanize nonhuman characters in fiction? Join us for this editing AMA on 9/25. www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-lu.... . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

Are you a Houston speculative fiction writer interested in an in-person support system? Join us on Sept 23 for our monthly meetup. We'll be playing games and discussing how to add spooky elements to your fiction. www.eventbrite.com/e/1641659410... . . . #writingcommunity #editing #HTown #publishing

Scratching both your heads on how to humanize nonhuman characters in fiction? Join us for this editing AMA on 9/25. www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-lu.... . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

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Here's a mistake that AI won't catch! Sometimes idioms can be tricky, especially when their roots are far back in history. . . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

Join Tomeworks editors A.P. Hawkins Thursday, 9/18, for the third session of her series on tech and magic. www.eventbrite.com/e/1640732518.... . . #writingcommunity #editing #writingtips #books #writing #publishing #writingclass #writingworkshop

One of the hardest parts of querying is putting together a query packet that will catch the eye of agents and editors. Let us help! www.tomeworksedits.c... . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

Are you a Houston speculative fiction writer interested in an in-person support system? Join us on Sept 23 for our monthly meetup. We'll be playing games and discussing how to add spooky elements to your fiction. www.eventbrite.com/e/1641659410... . . . #writingcommunity #editing #HTown #publishing

"Never write anything that does not give you pleasure. Emotion is easily transferred from the writer to the reader." - Joseph Joubert . . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

Anchoring readers in an unfamiliar world is tricky. Too much exposition and you bog the story down, too little and your readers won’t have enough information to understand what’s going on. Read more: www.tomeworksedits.c...... . . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

Human creativity cannot be duplicated. . . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

Are you a #Dallas writer looking for an in-person support group? Join Tomeworks editor and event leader Daphne Strasert on 9/12 for a casual meetup with other great authors like yourself. www.eventbrite.com/e/1602375390.... . . #writingcommunity #editing #writingtips #books #writing #publishing

Whether it's aliens, dwarves, orcs, or the main character's beloved pet rabbit Agatha, how do you help your readers relate to non-humans in your story? . . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

Are you a #Houston speculative fiction author looking for in-person groups and support? Join Tomeworks editor and event leader A.P. Hawkins at the Houston Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers write-in for word wares and productivity! www.eventbrite.com/e/1640743440... . . . #writingcommunity #HTown

Tomeworks loves local authors! That's why Daphne Strasert was with the Dallas Fiction Writers for their August meetup at The Wild Detectives! . . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

As an author, your words matter. There are a litany of racist and offensive words and phrases that are so ingrained in modern English. So, let’s talk about the difficult things, learn together, and use more inclusive, empathetic, and accurate language. www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-lu... #writers

Want to know what our clients have to say? This testimonial comes from Alvin, who worked with A.P. Hawkins! . . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

“Create your book cover using Midjourney!”, “Ask ChatGPT to analyze your story structure!” Writers are bombarded with AI siren songs. I’m here to tell you: Don’t. Do. It. www.tomeworksedits.com/blog/dont-us... #writingtips #writingcommunity #writing #books #editing #publishing

Are you looking for a supportive community of fellow writers? Tomeworks is on Discord! Our authors and editors are here to share memes, bounce ideas, and cheer your success! discord.gg/kTJqhFe776 . . . #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #editing #publishing #books

Looking for your next great read? Tomeworks editor A.P. Hawkins has this to say about Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky: . . . #writingtips #writingcommunity #writing #books #editing #publishing

If you'd like a deep and holistic course to teach you how to edit sci-fi and fantasy, you've got less than one month to sign up for Shannon's class with Editorial Freelancers Association: community.the-efa.org/event/editin... . . . #writingcommunity #editing #writingtips #books #writing #publishing

Join us tomorrow for Return of The Good Guys, and we'll talk about lawful good heroes making a comeback. www.eventbrite.com/e/1640754383... . . . #writingcommunity #editing #writingtips #books #writing #publishing

Here's a mistake that AI won't catch! Don't let your spicy scene fall flat because of a misplaced dumpling! A Tomeworks copy edit will ensure your manuscript is error free. . . . #writingcommunity #editing #writingtips #books #writing #publishing

Wondering if a Tomeworks edit is worth it? Our clients certainly think so! Check out what Rick had to say about working with Shannon Winton.

Never written poetry before? Think you're absolutely not a poet, and you certainly know if? Think again! Give yourself the freedom to write poetry badly this Thursday with Daphne. share.google/jt9fXrB8OmIJ... #writingworkshop #authorsupport #writer #author

You deserve an editor that really *gets* your story. Ian Everett specializes in sci-fi, fantasy, and weird fiction. Bring him your crazy world building and oddball heroes. If you're looking for an editor who can bring even the strangest ideas to life, inquire about working with Ian!

Join us Saturday for an Ask the Editor all about stupid grammar rules: www.eventbrite.com/e/1578696476....

Watch the premiere of Planning Your Novel on July 29. Learn outlining techniques before you put a scene on a page. Planning what to write can give you an easy, breezy writing experience with the bonus of a well-formed first draft ready for polishing. youtu.be/g0XjPL4h8WM #writer #writingadvice

Just a reminder, we do free professional writing-related workshops every week at 1 p.m. CT. Enjoy @readshannontierney.bsky.social teaching is about reverse outlines today. share.google/wmp5RFZQXjS5... #onlinewritingclass #onlinewritingworkshop #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop

Reminder: If you are a Worldcon member and have not voted, voting closes in one week, on July 23. seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-aw...

New blog post from TW editor Ian! Learn the difference between hard and soft magic! Whether you want a detailed user manual or are more about the ✨vibes✨ find what you're looking for here. www.tomeworksedits.com/.../hard-vs-.... @eonmikey.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #sff #fantasy #writingfantasy

Learn about hard and soft science fiction with Anna! youtu.be/jkS0g6EEX-w #bookedit #devedit #writing #writingscifi #writer #author #writingadvice #bookeditor #author

Join the Tomeworks editors for workshops and panels at @writehive.bsky.social this weekend. Enjoy the prerecorded content and meet us in WriteHive's annual conference Discord for further discussion. See you there!

Join the Tomeworks editors for workshops and panels at @writehive.bsky.social this weekend. Enjoy the prerecorded content and meet us in WriteHive's annual conference Discord for further discussion. See you there!

Shannon doesn't just educate writers; she educates editors, too! Learn how to edit science fiction and fantasy with the best this fall!

The Tomeworks editors will be heading out to #Comicpalooza to panel the literary track starting tomorrow. Come find us for fun and education at #CP2025!

The Tomeworks editors will be heading out to #Comicpalooza to panel the literary track starting tomorrow. Come find us for fun and education at #CP2025!

The Tomeworks editors will be heading out to #Comicpalooza to panel the literary track starting tomorrow. Come find us for fun and education at #CP2025!

I'll be hosting this tomorrow. If you're a writer looking to ensure you're not falling down patriarchal rabbit holes when it comes to making your antiheroine a badass, come hang out. The event is free.

Are you attending #Wiscon this weekend? Don't miss great panels with our Tomeworks Editing crew like Diversity of Neurodiversity (wiscon2025.sched.com/event/20enq) and Eco fiction (wiscon2025.sched.com/.../eco-fict...),

Join me tomorrow to learn about how to harness the power of street teams in your book launch! lnkd.in/dBQ8Uv-5

Watch our Writers Lunch on common mistakes new authors make in their Kindle listings! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_29... #selfpub #writer #author #kindle #bookediting

Join Tomeworks's Anna Hawkins and Shannon Winton for the EFA Houston Chapter's presentation Much Ado About AI. Learn how to spot AI in writers' work, discover how it will impact your editing business, and learn what you can do about it. This meeting will be on March 26, 6 p.m. CT and is FREE.

The EFA is committed to standing by DEI; we re-affirm the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Learn more about our commitment: The-efa.org/diversity-equity-belonging #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #InclusionMatters #EquityForAll #DiversityMatters #Freelancers #EquityInAction

Our Writers Lunch on cozy fiction will premiere in fifteen minutes! Learn all about cozies, from the history of cozies in regular mystery to the evolution of the cozy style through science fiction and fantasy.