Just finished Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H. It is such an amazing memior! Quick, inspiring read.

Before you hit Submit on publishing your book, make sure to smite those tiny (or BIG) errors! Proofreading is the final step in the editing process and you definitely don't want to skip it. I am booking into April, reach out now to get on my schedule. I just turned in my latest project, a proofread for a publisher client. It was the second in a series and I was excited to see the continuation of the protagonist's journey. #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #amediting #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #bookstagram

Have you seen someone try to lick their own elbow? Pretty funny, give it a try. But let ME edit your novel so it's your best work. 10% off if you have a video of you trying to lick your elbow! I'm spending the next couple of days attending the @womeninpublishingsummit. So far, all the sessions have been wonderful. I really enjoyed listening to @yourpublishingbff and Penni Askew talk about neurodivergent brains and workspaces yesterday. #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors #editorsofinstagram

Valentine's Day is a great day to email me about editing your manuscript. Even if there's no Happy Ever After involved. #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors #editorsofinstagram #ameditingromance #scifinovel #fantasybooks

When I'm doing a developmental edit, you'll often find me staring into space. But even if I am physically doing something, the book is still in my head, and my brain is working away! #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors #

There's more to writing a thriller than just having a scary idea. You need to pull your reader in and then entice them to turn the page. You can do this by creating characters they care about and keeping them guessing with foreshadowing and plot twists. Want to learn more? Check out the blog post at the link in my bio or www.higginbothamediting.com/blog #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorofinstagram #amediting

I love hearing from my clients! I am available if you need a developmental edit, copy edit, or proofread. Let's see if we're a good fit! #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors #editorsofinstagram

I love hearing from my clients! If you need a developmental edit, copy edit, or proofread, I'd love to hear from you! Let's see if we're a good fit! #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors #editorsofinstagram

Made it out in the cold this morning. Doing some website maintenance while drinking a yummy cappuccino. #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors #productive

Y'all. I GASPED when I saw my name at the end of this book I was proofreading for a repeat client! 🥰 #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors

Thanks @theyogacasa for my shirt! Y'all, she really got me. I read the first part and was so uncomfortable because I knew I could never wear the shirt with that typo 🤣

Birdie's Social Club

It's watering day! #amediting #editorsofinstagram #fictioneditor #indieauthors #plantloversofinstagram #plantaddict

Back in July, I did a book event. it was so fun And So HOT! 🔥 I did a giveaway for a shirt and a wine tumbler. This is the video for the shirt, the wine tumbler will be in a separate video. #booktok #amediting #indieauthors #fictioneditor #editors

From a recent manuscript evaluation client Angel: "Thanks for your thoughtful and useful observations and suggestions, and the article you sent along was particularly informative…Many thanks!" #clientlove #testimonial #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #lifeofawriter #writinglife #findmywritingcommunity #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #writinghack #author #wordsmith #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #amediting #editorsofinstagram #indiewritersofinstagram #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting

Come join us in Denton at the Books in the Bar event @eastsidedentontx ! I have a t-shirt and wine tumbler to raffle away. I'm also displaying my mystery box from @lavenderbooks607

Aww Insta suggested this as a reel and I couldn't say no. @sarahahigginbotham happy almost anniversary ❤️

Go home grammar and spell check, you're drunk. That's why this is the face I make when authors say they'll just use a spell check and grammar software to edit their novel 😬😬😬😬

I am doing a Dev Edit on a HUGE sci-fi ms. I am really enjoying it and am so excited a past client referred the author to me. Also, look at my new mug! Books are just word tacos. I couldn't find one I liked, so I created my own. #fictioneditor #indieauthors #amediting #scifi #scifieditor #writingtips #booktok

#1 piece of feedback authors receive: Show, Don't Tell. #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors #writingtips

This is a tablespoon, right? Right? Whatever, I say it is. I needed a little protein sweetness to make it through this last bit of my work day. How do you push through? #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors #writingtips #peanutbutterjellytime #snackattack

Embrace your imagination and never let anyone dull your sparkle! #LiveInYourFantasy #UnicornVibes #StayTrueToYourself #indieauthors #amediting #fictioneditor

Thank you for the testimonial, Don! This was such a fun project. #testimonial #amediting #indieauthors #developmentaledit #fictioneditor

I'm attending the @womeninpublishingsummit conference this week. One of the comments made me hop on here to talk about how I give my authors feedback. #writingtips #amediting #fictioneditor #indieauthors

It's winter storm time in Texas, complete with Thundersleet. That calls for bubbly while the kids look for their coats and gloves. I've spent the last few days working on business goals for the upcoming year. I want to increase the number of authors that I'm able to help. I've completed several developmental edits this year, which has really put into focus how much my services are needed! If you or someone you know needs a developmental edit, copy edit, or proofread, fill out the contact form or DM me and let's see if we're a fit! Now that I have a plan, it's time to execute! ...well, maybe tomorrow 🤣 It's cold and the kids are out of school! #amediting #indieauthorsofinstagram #editorsofinstagram #fictioneditor

The most important thing do to when you get your dev edit back from the editor! Walk away! Marinate! #amediting #ameditingromance #indieauthorsofinstagram #editorsofinstagram #fictioneditor

Have writer's block? Watch this to get 5 ideas on defeating that b*stard and move on to finish your book. #amediting #indieauthorsofinstagram #editorsofinstagram #fictioneditor

I was listening to a podcast, I'll like it if I remember what it was, and one of my takeaways was: "Explore from Curiosity not fear." This definitely resonates with me recently. I'm working to get curious about roadblocks in life and business as they come up. What are you getting curious about? #curiosity #indieauthorsofinstagram #indieauthor #amediting #ameditingromance #editorsofinstagram

Today is MLK Jr. Day. It's the day everyone cherry picks quotes from him that serve their agenda and make themselves feel good. This quote does not make me feel good. It reminds me that there is still so much to do and that as a white cis woman I must be a part of the solution and it is not my job to castigated or dictate how others choose to demand change. #mlkjr #amediting #indieauthorsofinstagram #editorsofinstagram #allyship #ifyourenotmadyourenotpayingattention

Look at the foam on that coffee ☕️ 😍 I'm getting my planner ready for the new year. I've transitioned to all printables, some I've purchased, others I've created myself. My handwriting isn't the best, but those horrendous looking spots are where I've blurred out editing project names. 😅 I'd love to add your novel or project to my list! If you're in the market for an editor, please reach out!

Happy New Year! I don't do resolutions and I'm iffy on this whole 'pick a word for your year' thing too. In 2023, I'll work on creating new habits with minimum baseline actions and push back on perfectionist fantasies. Are you hoping to publish your novel in 2023? I'd love to work with you to make it your best work. #newyearsresolution #unfuckyourbrain #perfectionistfantasy #recoveringperfectionist #amediting #ameditingromance #indieauthorsofinstagram #editorsofinstagram

Pretty good Christmas day! Love these boys

Created my own! Also, coffee cup may contain vodka... #amediting #ameditingromance #indieauthorsofinstagram #editorsofinstagram #fictioneditor

My little butt plant had a baby flower! #idontrememberitsname #succulents #amediting #ameditingromance #ameditingfiction

Happy National Dog Day! Here's our Smitts smitts smitts-magoo!

Definitely me today! My summer slump is over. Now booking for October. I know it can be scary to hand off your book baby to a stranger. Reach out to me and let start what will surely be a beautiful relationship! #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writingtips #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance #romanceauthor

Last first day for my oldest and first day of middle for my youngest. 😪😪 Happy Back to School! #harvestbettertogether #nisdfirstday

Do you fear the blank page? The best way to fight this is to WRITE! Just start. It may get deleted later, but that's OK. Another scary part of writing is finding and trusting an editor. A good editor will give you the confidence that your novel is ready for the next step. It can be scary to pay $$$ and send off your book baby to a stranger. So don't! I'd love to have a conversation about what you need and how I can help you as a professional editor. Creating a relationship with my authors is one of my favorite parts of being an editor. * * #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #findmywritingcommunity #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #writinghack #author #aspiringauthor #aspiringwriter #wordsmith #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #editorsofinstagram #indiewritersofinstagram #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting

Here are some resources for our LGBTQ+ kiddos. #humanrightscampaign #lgbtq #queer #translivesmatter

How did I miss #nationalmuttday ?! Meet Smitty. We have no clue what breeds have combined to make this pup, but we (mostly) love him. I say mostly because he has a sixth sense when a toodler is being strolled by our house and he simply CANNOT abide that business. He has a heart of gold and would rather lick you to death than bite. As long as you're not another dog. 👀 #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

No matter what, just keep working toward your goals. #goodadvice #hustle #lifelessons #powerful #think #successtips #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #writing #quotes #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingtips #authorlife #authors #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #books #motivation #mmromance #queerromance #romance #editorsofinstagram #amediting #freelance #amwriting #romanceauthor

Do you agree? It always seems to get a little easier if I can just get started! #motivation #justbegin #lifelessons #powerful #think #successtips #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #writing #quotes #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingtips #authorlife #authors #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #books #motivation #mmromance #queerromance #romance #editorsofinstagram #amediting #freelance #amwriting #romanceauthor

It can be scary to trust an editor with your book baby. If you are looking for an editor who treats clients and their manuscripts respectfully without any degradation, I'm the editor for you. If you're ready for an edit or need a manuscript evaluation, I 'd love to help you achieve your dreams of writing a novel. Contact me today for bookings in late August and September. #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #findmywritingcommunity #author #aspiringauthor #aspiringwriter #wordsmith #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #amediting #editorsofinstagram #indiewritersofinstagram #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting

What does your editor mean by Show, don't Tell? Why is it so important? Check out my latest blog post to find out. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter. It's going out soon and there's a nice little surprise waiting for you! #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writingtips #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance #romanceauthor

Sometimes you just have to work from from another location! I'm getting tucked into a contemporary romance copy edit and so far it's as funny as the author. #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writingtips #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance #romanceauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram

Would you rather read the book or see the movie? Guess my preference... #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

@pinkglitterevents remember these cups?? I'm finally getting back into @atticalocke Attica Locke's Heaven, my Home. Such a great book! #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

I was reading Secret Service by Tal Bauer last night. This definitely happened to me and I had to frantically make sure it wasn't a cliffhanger 🤣 I highly recommend this book! I could NOT put it down amd was up waaayyy too late.

Books: Hard Copy or Digital? Or Audio? Which do you prefer? #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

Reading #atlasoftheheart by @brenebrown to help my authors truly delve into their character's emotions. #readinglist #storyteller #ameditingromance #amediting #editorsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #findmywritingcommunity #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #writinghack #author #aspiringauthor #aspiringwriter #wordsmith #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig

There are so many ways writing an intimate scene can go wrong. In my latest blog post, I talk about how to make sure YOUR intimate scenes are on point. But make no mistake, these tips are for all types of intimacy, not just those sex scenes. If you're writing fade to black, these tips will also help make your writing more sensual. Link in Bio #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writingtips #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance #romanceauthor

Happy 4th of July? I know this summer has been hard for anyone who hates to see this country go backwards. Today, let's remember why we keep fighting. #deepbreaths #stonewallwasariot #pride #humanrights #abortionishealthcare

I've been in an off-planning funk the last few weeks. So I grabbed some pretty florals and added gold and pinks to get me back in the mood. #plannercommunity #happyplanner #liveloveposh #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

Ready for your manuscript edit? I'm ready for you! Booking for July now. #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance

Happy Pride! I hope you have a great month celebrating even though the fight is still on! How are you celebrating Pride this year? #pride2022 #lgbtq #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #writing #writersofinstagram #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

Getting ready for the Wine vs. Beer cheese tasting!

The perfect reminder for today! Serve others, keep showing up, and watch your life grow! #persistence #helpothers #lifelessons #powerful #think #successtips #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorofinstagram #writing #quotes #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingtips #authorlife #authors #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #books #motivation #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #freelance #amwriting

You don’t have to be great to start, but you always have to start to become great! #truth #becomeabeginner #beginnereveryday #powerful #think #successtips #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorofinstagram #writing #quotes #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingtips #authorlife #authors #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #books #motivation #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #freelance #amwriting

Love is Love and Y'all means ALL! #powerful #think #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #freelance #amwriting #LGBTQ #pride2022

Never forget this! We all tend to undervalue ourselves... Learn your self-worth! You are worth it! #youareworthmore #yougotthis #empowerment #powerful #think #successtips #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorofinstagram #writing #quotes #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingtips #authorlife #authors #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #books #motivation #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #freelance #amwriting

QOTD: What is your favorite part of your job? #qotd #answerthis #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

If you want a different result, you have to do a different action! What’s one thing you can do differently to get a better result? #powerful #think #successtips #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorofinstagram #writing #quotes #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingtips #authorlife #authors #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #books #motivation #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #freelance #amwriting#change #stronger #selfimprovement

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! How will you be celebrating? #cincodemayo #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

May the 4th be with you. Like many of my fellow Americans I am beyond pissed at the attcks on our rights and Roe v Wade. Vote! Protest! Do not go quietly! #resist #maythefourth #womensrights #abortionishealthcare #editorsofinstagram #ameditingromance #indieauthor

Beware the words! I'd love to help you wrest back control before the chaos takes over. 😂 Reach out so we can start working on your manuscript, I'm now booking into late June and July. #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #findmywritingcommunity #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #writinghack #author #aspiringauthor #aspiringwriter #wordsmith #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #editorsofinstagram

Early voting is happening THIS week! Change is made in the midterms and in local elections. Check your ballots for local School Board elections. School Boards are our last line of defense. #vote #2022election #nisdtx #SBOE #bannedbooks #silenceisagreement

The goal is not perfection. For the last several months I have written Done is Better than Perfect on my monthly planner page. My perfectionist tendencies sometimes stop me from even starting a project. Do you have an issue starting or completing projects because you are afraid you may not be able to achieve perfection? #donenotperfect #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance

This is part of my why. Driving back and forth to my corporate job and dealing with a demanding international client was taking time away from my family. I had to weigh what I needed to make me happy and the situation at the time was not working. So glad I made the change. What's your why? #success #shareyourstory #mystory #powerful #think #successtips #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorofinstagram #writing #quotes #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingtips #authorlife #authors #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #books #motivation #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #freelance #amwriting

I love hearing how pleased my clients are with my services! #thankyou #ilovemycustomers #thankyouforsharing #smallbusiness #thisismyjob #review #testimonial #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #writingcommunity #writersofig #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

Congratualtions to @coriander1209 on winning a copy of Antiracist Baby by @ibramxk in honor of International Children's Book Day #winner #InternationalChildrensBookDay #AntiracistBaby #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance

Had a great time at #ACESEMERGE. I can't wait to take all these new ideas and skills and apply them to my business and to help my authors write their best words. Now I'm @burgerteca waiting for my #bishopbunch to eat lunch. These pictures don't do the day or atmosphere justice. #sunsoutgunsout #editorsofinstagram #ameditingromance #indieauthor #amediting #amwritingromance #amproofreading #lgbtqromance

Happy International Children's Book Day! Would you like a copy of Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi? I am giving away a copy to one of my lucky Facebook and Instagram followers. All you need to do is follow me both here and on Facebook and comment below with your favorite children's book. Sharing will get you an extra entry. #sharethelove I will run the names through a randomizer to determine the winner. Contest ends midnight 4/3/2022 #GoodLuck #ChildrensBookDay2022 #antiracistbaby #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance

Let me outta here! I need to shop and pack for #ACESEmerge @aceseditors they're keeping me hostage fixing up the car for the drive down to San Antonio.

Getting packed to go to the editing conference #acesemerge and this is how I feel. Not only do I not want to wear my corporate clothes from 3years ago, they don't fit anyway. 😒 And I'm supposing jeans and brewery shirts aren't appropriate 😂 Any of my #edibuddies in this boat? #amediting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingromance #amproofreading #ameditingfiction #indieauthor

Don't forget to turn off your lights tonight for an hour. #EarthHour2022 #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance

Happy Friday y'all! What are your weekend plans? #fridayvibes #amediting #ameditingromance #amreading #editorsofinstagram #amwritingromance #amproofreading #lgbtqromance #alphabetmafia

Eeeeekkkk! Seeing my logo on a water bottle makes me want to squeee! I also ordered new business cards with my logo. I'm all ready for the #aces2022 conference. Logo designed by Tyson aka The JamMan and Dark Knight Customs engraved the water bottle. #editing #editorsofinstagram #ameditingromance #indieauthor #amediting

Good morning beautiful! #latte #goodmorning #amreadingromance #amediting

Remember, you can do hard things! You need guts to write and guts to push through all the scary parts of the publishing process. Luckily, you don't need guts to reach out to me for editing. Whether you need a manuscript evaluation, copyedit, or proofread, I'm here to work with you to make your story your best story. #guts #dothehardthings #amediting #ameditingromance #amwritingromance #amproofreading #editorsofinstagram #fictioneditor #FreelanceEditor #indieauthor

Today is Sunday, banish the #SundayScaries ! Honestly, this has been a game changer for my ADHD brain. I learned it from the Getting Things Done method. I use AnyList for our grocery list. It allows you to share with someone and that’s how my husband and I navigate that task. But the life-changing use came when I started using it for my Running Thoughts. You know, the ones you get when you’re in the middle of something. You either think, it’s ok I’ll remember later (hint: you won’t) or you decide to take care of it now, that it’ll be super quick (hint: it’s not). I keep this list on my phone as a quick-open app and as a solo tab open on my computer. This gets those thoughts out of my brain so they aren’t running around distracting me. Write them down and you can come back to them when you have time. For more ways to focus while writing or editing, check out my website! Link in Bio #SundayScaries #gtdmethod #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

Perfect Saturday afternoon. Friends, drinks, and a patio. Next couple of weeks will be full of editing so today is the perfect time to take a well-deserved break. I have a break in my schedule starting mid-April, so if you're ready for an editor reach out! I'd love to work with you! Link in bio #supersaturday #breaktime #amediting #ameditingromance #amreading #editorsofinstagram #amwritingromance #amproofreading #lgbtqromance

Plan your need-to-dos for the day. Block off time to complete them. Have a plan for dinner. I don’t necessarily mean a huge balanced meal, although that would be ideal and make our mothers happy. But even just a plan of ‘I have to stop at such and such time to order the pizza we’re having.’ But using the crockpot or Instant Pot to make dinner even easier is a great idea as well. For more ways to focus while writing or editing, check out my website! Link in Bio #plan #planning #menuplan #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #amproofreading

I’m not talking about your pets. I’m talking about the people in your life, be they at your house or trying to contact you through other means. My kids and loved ones are now trained to realize that if I have my headphones on, I am not available and not to be interrupted. Unless the kids are very young it is unlikely that they really need help and that you are the only one who can help them. This will be the hardest and will take a while. As with all things parenting, be consistent! May the odds ever be in your favor. For more ways to focus while writing or editing, check out my website! Link in Bio #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #amproofreading

I use Toggl Track and set my limit to 30mins. Then it gives me a 5min Pomodoro break. Just enough time for a stretch, bathroom break or to fill up my water bottle. You can use any sort of timer, but I don’t recommend using the one on your phone. I’ve found that my hands somehow find their way to social media and down the rabbit hole I go! For more ways to focus while writing or editing, check out my website! Link in Bio #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #amproofreading

Definitely me when I see planner stickers or any other planner accessories. Gimme all the stickers! #planneraddict #happyplanner #allthestickers #plannerstickers #amediting #amproofreading #amreading #amreadingromance #editorsofinstagram #ameditingromance

When I’m working on monotonous tasks that don’t especially need me to be creative, I play my dance list on Spotify. Lil Nas X features heavily, I love him so much! This keeps me away from my usual distractors like reading or doomscrolling the apps. However, when I’m editing the last thing my brain needs is words filtering through! So then I open up my YouTube focus music. I have two on my bookmarks bar so I don’t have to go searching for them. One is made of Gamma Binaural Beats that’s low and calm. I can kick up the volume on this to block out the loons in my house. The other is an upbeat instrumental list. I listen to this one when my energy is flagging. Those deadlines wait for no one! In terms of pay apps, I’ve used Headspace—my meditation app—and Brain.fm. I found for myself they don’t work. But give them a try, they might work for you. And I’ve found Headspace to be a great app all around. For more ways to focus while writing or editing, check out my website! Link in Bio #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #amediting #amproofreading

ICYMI: This is not how you repot. It's almost time here in Texas to repot your plants! I have a couple that need it. Any suggestions? Also, I just added a newsletter signup to my website. If you sign up, I promise not to spam you. You MIGHT see me in your inbox once a month. Link to my website in bio. #springplanting #repot #plantsofinstagram #amediting #ameditingromance #amreading #editorsofinstagram #amwritingromance #amproofreading

Let me introduce the Pleco or sucker fish. I was cleaning the tank and it JUMPED OUT AT ME! and then rolled/flopped it way across the room to get me. #truestory #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance

It’s International Women’s Day! Recognize an amazing woman in your life. Feel free to mention her below and tell me what she means to you! #womensday #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

Writing a romance novel? There are some genre conventions that MUST BE FOLLOWED (read that in your best Gandolf voice). Number 1 must have is HEA or HFN. Happy Ever Afters are what romance fans neeeeeeeed but they'll sometimes be satisfied with a Happy For Now. No Cheating No Abuse No willy-nilly character killing No cliffhangers Reach out if you need help editing that romance novel! I have space in my schedule for April. #amediting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingromance #indieauthor

Happy Texas Independence Day!! #texas #nativetexan

Take the lemons and make lemonade! Taking action can change any situation for the better! #makeitcount #goodadvice #stretchyourself #powerful #think #successtips #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorofinstagram #writing #quotes #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingtips #authorlife #authors #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #books #motivation

Phew, this one went by fast! I am booking for April now. Reach out when you're ready for me to work my magic! #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

I am a self-diagnosed book addict! I don't think anyone would argue with me. I don't need to recover though . . . How do people know you're a book addict? #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofig #wordporn #writing #writersofinstagram #writer #writingquote #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram

This sounds so forceful! But srsly . . . let me help you put out your best possible novel. #storyteller #authorsofinstagram #storytelling #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writer #writinginspiration #lifeofawriter #writinglife #fictioneditor #fictionwriter #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #writerscorner #writersofig #quotes #amediting #mmromance #queerromance #fictionwriter #fictioneditor #novelwriting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingfiction #ameditingromance

Happy shelfie day! What's your shelf look like? #shelfie #nationalshelfieday

I loved reading about Jason and Phillip's deep and abiding love. Reese Morrison always does such an amazing job writing diverse characters with depth. #amreading #lgbtqromance #ameditingromance #editorsofinstagram

Y'all. Read this book. It was so good! I cried a few times for various reasons I cannot name because spoilers. I bought this because I had listened to the audio for Red, White and Royal Blue which I really enjoyed. When I saw this one on the shelf I snapped it up! It is not perfect, there's some whitewashing experiences. But the characters are diverse and I love how McQuiston brings some LGBTQ+ history into the story. I've looked so long for well written female queer characters and this one really did a great job Let me know if you have another great example of well-written female characters in the romance genre. I'd love to see more! #wlw #lgbtq #lgbtqromance #amediting #editorsofinstagram #ameditingromance

This Cowboys game is killing me... #nfl #dallascowboys #gameday

This week is Trans Awareness Week. This has been a hard year for our trans brothers and sisters. So much legislation against them simply living their lives. Locally our library had to cancel a kids Storytime for safety concerns. Apparently, transphobes got it in their heads the librarians were indoctrinating kiddos. 🙄 Thankfully, @mrsbriggle stepped up and now the event will be much bigger! Thanks to @armadilloaleworks and the Denton Unitarian Universalist Church for sponsoring. #transawarenessweek #transgender #trans #nonbinary #enby #Denton #TransLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter #TransisBeautiful #WontBeErased #TransDayofRemembrance