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Have you ever hired a beta reader or editor for your fiction story? What was your experience?
Did you know the difference between beta readers and developmental editors?
Do you believe that both beta readers and editors are needed for a writing project?
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July 17, 2025 at 6:35 AM
trevorflanagan.bsky.social
The look on a #CreativeWriters face when they're trying to find the perfect word for their narrative 🤔😂😂 ... Think this is where #DevelopmentalEditors #CopyEditors and #BetaReaders fit into a #CreativeProcess perfectly 🤔❤️💜😎

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March 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Do you enjoy reading craft books?
I am currently making a list of craft books to read about developmental editing and business-related topics.
If you have any craft books to suggest, please leave a comment below!
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July 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Summer passed by so quickly this year. I spent last Saturday writing down my business and personal goals for September.
How was summer for you? Did you achieve your writing goals?
What are your writing goals for September?
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September 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Read the blog article and learn all you need to know about beta readers and why you need them for your romance story.
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What is a beta reader and why you need one?
Learn why your romance story needs a beta reader
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August 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
mariageditor.bsky.social
You have finished writing the first draft of your romance story and don't know what to do next?
Learn how to self-edit your romance novel!
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How to self-edit a romance novel
Learn how to self-edit your romance novel in 5 simple steps!
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July 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Why are you writing a fiction book? Did you wake up one day and say “I want to be a writer” or is it a lifelong dream? If you are a published writer, leave a link to your book in the comments!
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September 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Do you find the process of planning a whole novel overwhelming, or do you find it difficult to establish an outlining routine?
Read the blog article and learn how to outline first the 5 major plot points of your story.
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How to outline the 5 major plot points of your romance story?
Romance story structure: how to outline the major plot points: the Catalyst, Break Into 2, Midpoint, All is Lost and Break Into 3.
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April 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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There’s a new #book coming out in August by #editor @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social that #DevelopmentalEditors and #academics will like: Make Your #Manuscript Work: A Guide to #DevelopmentalEditing for #Scholarly Writers. press.princeton.edu/books/paperb...
Make Your Manuscript Work
From the bestselling author of The Book Proposal Book, a practical, step-by-step approach to mastering the four pillars of scholarly writing for authors, editors, and publishing professionals
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July 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Do you need a beta reader or a developmental editor for your romance story? Look no further!
Check my services at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/services.html and contact me at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/contact.html to discuss your story!
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July 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Are you a romance writer looking to plan, outline, write or edit your manuscript? Check my resources library with blog articles full of actionable advice that will help you improve your story.
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Resources library for romance authors
Useful blog articles for romance authors about the big-picture storytelling issues of a manuscript.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Writing a romance novel is hard. It takes a lot of time, energy, determination, and discipline. Learn how to write a romance novel in 5 simple steps.
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How to write a romance novel in 5 steps
How romance writers can successfully outline their story in 5 simple steps (genre, characters, story structure, setting, writing)
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June 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
thepoetjean.bsky.social
Hello everyone! I'm Jean, award-winning writer & editor currently looking for developmental editing work!
Slots are filling up, so act soon!

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BLAHOM: Book One by April Q. Russell TEXT ID: Jean was very flexible to work with and communicated throughout the entire process, which included giving expected turnaround times and consistent updates. There were three main things I loved about Jean's feedback. One, Jean provided comments throughout my manuscript that showed me how readers might interpret different scenes. These comments really made me feel as if my characters' personalities were coming across as desired. The second was the many book, movie, and tv shows that were recommended as tools to help me later improve my plot (one of which gave me lots of inspiration after I binge watched it one weekend during the waiting process). I'm looking forward to looking into these many resources. Finally, I also appreciate that Jean answered my questions to help me determine first impressions of the manuscript and the overall plot, which helped me see what next steps to take. Thanks for treating my manuscript with so much care and respect, Jean!" Janeal D. for Developmental Editing Services (Oct 2023) Something in the Forest by Georgia Kane book cover TEXT ID: Developmental/Line Editor for Romantasy Trilogy Client's review 4.7 "Jean was wonderful to work with! My timeline was flexible, and Jean was proactive and communicative on timelines. I am a first-time author, and Jean was patient and answered all of my questions. She really helped elevate my manuscript, and I'll be rehiring her for the rest of my series. Thanks so much, Jean!"
January 11, 2026 at 3:38 PM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Read the blog article and see why the 90-day novel writing challenge is exactly what you need to write the first draft of your novel.
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Goodbye NaNoWriMo; try the 90-day novel writing challenge
How to write the first draft of your novel in 90 days
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October 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
hveditorial.bsky.social
Current/aspiring #developmentaleditors: I'm forming a reading group for dev fiction #editors. We'll discuss craft books via Zoom. First meeting will discuss THE EMOTIONAL CRAFT OF FICTION by Donald Maass. Please email me at hannah@hveditorial.com to join.

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A graphic featuring illustrated books that reads: who: current/aspiring developmental editors where: Zoom when: early/mid-April book: The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass
March 10, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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Maria Georgiou developmental editor for romance authors
Maria Georgiou Developmental editing services for romance authors
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July 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Do you know what a fiction story needs to have to be considered a romance story? Read the blog article and learn the characteristics of a romance story and how to write one
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What is a romance story and how to to write one
A fiction story is considered to be a romance when it includes these two characteristics: the development of the romantic relationship between the main characters is at the centre of the story the...
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September 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Do you know the different kinds of editing?
Do you know the difference between developmental editing, coaching, line editing and proofreading? Read the article and find the right kind of editing for your fiction story.
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What is developmental editing? (vs other kinds of editing)
​ Completing the first or fifth draft of your story is already a significant achievement that you should celebrate! The next step is to have your manuscript professionally edited but you are not...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Read the blog article to learn about writer's block and the 5 ways to overcome it.
I offer developmental editing and beta reading services for romance writers. Contact me at www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/contact.html to discuss your story.
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What is writer's block and how to overcome it
The blog article explains what writer's block is and 5 ways to overcome it.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Learn how to find the right editor for your story based on the services you need, the genre of your story, and your budget, and read where to look for editors and how to reach them.
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How to find the right editor for your fiction book
How to find the right editor for your book and where to look
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August 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
mariageditor.bsky.social
You have written the first draft of your romance novel and don't know how to self-edit it before giving it to a professional editor?
Read the blog article and learn how to self-edit your romance novel
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#romancewriters
#developmentaleditors
How to self-edit a romance novel
Learn how to self-edit your romance novel in 5 simple steps!
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September 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
mariageditor.bsky.social
Read the new blog article and learn how to create a realistic setting for your fiction story
P.S. Subscribe to the Fiction Editing Newsletter and get a FREE checklist on how to plan your romance novel www.mariageorgioufictioneditor.com/the-fiction-...
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How to write a romance story: setting and worldbuilding
How to brainstorm the setting and worldbuilding of your fiction story
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August 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM
trevorflanagan.bsky.social
Most writers I know perform a lot of their own editing 😊 I do wonder if there is a certain size of work or perhaps a time in a writers career where #DevelopmentalEditors & #CopyEditors are engaged more 🤔 (For me, it's typically for my larger #WorkInProgress pieces (novels etc)) 🤔💜❤️😎
June 1, 2025 at 5:43 AM