You can find me ottersediting there too! It's my logo as a profile picture for now.
I made an Upscrolled just to claim the username lmao. No idea if it’s worth it (cos 9/10 apps aren’t) but hey, add me if you fancy. Same handle, same pic, etc.
January 26, 2026 at 10:51 PM
You can find me ottersediting there too! It's my logo as a profile picture for now.
Started my first freelance proofreading job today!! 🎉
🥺 Hopeful that this is the start of my career and I can maintain enough work to eventually move out.
#OttersEditing
🥺 Hopeful that this is the start of my career and I can maintain enough work to eventually move out.
#OttersEditing
September 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Started my first freelance proofreading job today!! 🎉
🥺 Hopeful that this is the start of my career and I can maintain enough work to eventually move out.
#OttersEditing
🥺 Hopeful that this is the start of my career and I can maintain enough work to eventually move out.
#OttersEditing
#QueerWritersChat
My books are all WIP, but I did recently make a Ko-Fi account! I think I'll be posting things on there soon so feel free to follow my account if you want.
ko-fi.com/ottersediting
My books are all WIP, but I did recently make a Ko-Fi account! I think I'll be posting things on there soon so feel free to follow my account if you want.
ko-fi.com/ottersediting
August 9, 2025 at 12:35 AM
#QueerWritersChat
My books are all WIP, but I did recently make a Ko-Fi account! I think I'll be posting things on there soon so feel free to follow my account if you want.
ko-fi.com/ottersediting
My books are all WIP, but I did recently make a Ko-Fi account! I think I'll be posting things on there soon so feel free to follow my account if you want.
ko-fi.com/ottersediting
I did it! I finished my first editing project for a client today!! 🥳🎉
An entire 300+ page book proofread.
Up until now, I've done only short stories and poetry, but I have edited my first full-length book as a freelancer!
#OttersEditing
An entire 300+ page book proofread.
Up until now, I've done only short stories and poetry, but I have edited my first full-length book as a freelancer!
#OttersEditing
October 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I did it! I finished my first editing project for a client today!! 🥳🎉
An entire 300+ page book proofread.
Up until now, I've done only short stories and poetry, but I have edited my first full-length book as a freelancer!
#OttersEditing
An entire 300+ page book proofread.
Up until now, I've done only short stories and poetry, but I have edited my first full-length book as a freelancer!
#OttersEditing
As an #editor I try to support the indie author community as much as I can because I believe in giving back.
I believe in caring about your stories and your writing careers here at #OttersEditing 🦦💜
I believe in caring about your stories and your writing careers here at #OttersEditing 🦦💜
November 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
As an #editor I try to support the indie author community as much as I can because I believe in giving back.
I believe in caring about your stories and your writing careers here at #OttersEditing 🦦💜
I believe in caring about your stories and your writing careers here at #OttersEditing 🦦💜
Halfway through the book I'm editing for a client! Making decent progress daily.
I can't believe I get to edit amazing fiction 🥰 #OttersEditing
I can't believe I get to edit amazing fiction 🥰 #OttersEditing
October 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Halfway through the book I'm editing for a client! Making decent progress daily.
I can't believe I get to edit amazing fiction 🥰 #OttersEditing
I can't believe I get to edit amazing fiction 🥰 #OttersEditing
Do any of my mutuals use Tumblr and want to be friends?
I decided to create a new account there (I haven't used it in a few years 😅)
I decided to create a new account there (I haven't used it in a few years 😅)
Story Otters (@ottersediting) on Tumblr
Hi! I'm Steph, a nonbinary and neurodivergent freelance editor & writer! I edit for indie authors for LGBTQ+ fiction, fantasy & sci-fi. I also post blogs, short stories, and poetry!
www.tumblr.com
July 26, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Do any of my mutuals use Tumblr and want to be friends?
I decided to create a new account there (I haven't used it in a few years 😅)
I decided to create a new account there (I haven't used it in a few years 😅)
#WeeknightWriters Q5 This week is #OttersEditing launch week that I've been working on. Feel free to check that out with the tag and participate!
Q5: Share your stories! Tell us about what you’re working on OR something you’ve had published recently & share links if you have them! #WeeknightWriters
September 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
#WeeknightWriters Q5 This week is #OttersEditing launch week that I've been working on. Feel free to check that out with the tag and participate!
Fun fact about me: In grade nine, I dyed my hair blue. Some kids were trying to make fun of me & one said "she's such a Skittle". The other said "what's wrong with Skittles? Taste the rainbow!"
It was so funny my friends decided I was Skittlez & I went by that nickname for 14 years #OttersEditing
It was so funny my friends decided I was Skittlez & I went by that nickname for 14 years #OttersEditing
#OttersEditing Launch Week
Day 6: Fun Facts About You!
Q: What is a fun fact about you that you'd like to share? Feel free to list several in a thread!
Use the tag, quote post, and repost! Interact with a community of indie authors and creatives!
Day 6: Fun Facts About You!
Q: What is a fun fact about you that you'd like to share? Feel free to list several in a thread!
Use the tag, quote post, and repost! Interact with a community of indie authors and creatives!
September 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Fun fact about me: In grade nine, I dyed my hair blue. Some kids were trying to make fun of me & one said "she's such a Skittle". The other said "what's wrong with Skittles? Taste the rainbow!"
It was so funny my friends decided I was Skittlez & I went by that nickname for 14 years #OttersEditing
It was so funny my friends decided I was Skittlez & I went by that nickname for 14 years #OttersEditing
Fun Fact 1: I am a professional swimmer with a background working in aquatics for several years!
Yes, that's why #OttersEditing is named after a cute swimming mammal!
Yes, that's why #OttersEditing is named after a cute swimming mammal!
#OttersEditing Launch Week
Day 6: Fun Facts About You!
Q: What is a fun fact about you that you'd like to share? Feel free to list several in a thread!
Use the tag, quote post, and repost! Interact with a community of indie authors and creatives!
Day 6: Fun Facts About You!
Q: What is a fun fact about you that you'd like to share? Feel free to list several in a thread!
Use the tag, quote post, and repost! Interact with a community of indie authors and creatives!
September 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Fun Fact 1: I am a professional swimmer with a background working in aquatics for several years!
Yes, that's why #OttersEditing is named after a cute swimming mammal!
Yes, that's why #OttersEditing is named after a cute swimming mammal!
#QueerWritersChat I write blogs about writing and editing on my website! Also poetry and short fiction.
I'm also gearing up for a big launch event of my editing business in a few weeks since I'm finishing up a professional certificate! #OttersEditing
storyotters.wordpress.com
I'm also gearing up for a big launch event of my editing business in a few weeks since I'm finishing up a professional certificate! #OttersEditing
storyotters.wordpress.com
August 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
#QueerWritersChat I write blogs about writing and editing on my website! Also poetry and short fiction.
I'm also gearing up for a big launch event of my editing business in a few weeks since I'm finishing up a professional certificate! #OttersEditing
storyotters.wordpress.com
I'm also gearing up for a big launch event of my editing business in a few weeks since I'm finishing up a professional certificate! #OttersEditing
storyotters.wordpress.com
I hit 1k followers!! 🎉🥳 I want to say a big thank you to all my mutuals in the indie author and freelance editing space. You guys are amazing! #OttersEditing
I wouldn't be here without all of you, genuinely 💜🫶
In celebration I'll do the 1 like = 1 fun fact about me, editing, or writing! 🧵 Below!
I wouldn't be here without all of you, genuinely 💜🫶
In celebration I'll do the 1 like = 1 fun fact about me, editing, or writing! 🧵 Below!
October 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I hit 1k followers!! 🎉🥳 I want to say a big thank you to all my mutuals in the indie author and freelance editing space. You guys are amazing! #OttersEditing
I wouldn't be here without all of you, genuinely 💜🫶
In celebration I'll do the 1 like = 1 fun fact about me, editing, or writing! 🧵 Below!
I wouldn't be here without all of you, genuinely 💜🫶
In celebration I'll do the 1 like = 1 fun fact about me, editing, or writing! 🧵 Below!
#OttersEditing Launch Week
Day 5: Support
Q: How can others best support you right now? Feel free to add links and self promo!
Please make sure to repost others' links to help spread the word! Use the tag to help you look for and support others!
Day 5: Support
Q: How can others best support you right now? Feel free to add links and self promo!
Please make sure to repost others' links to help spread the word! Use the tag to help you look for and support others!
September 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#OttersEditing Launch Week
Day 5: Support
Q: How can others best support you right now? Feel free to add links and self promo!
Please make sure to repost others' links to help spread the word! Use the tag to help you look for and support others!
Day 5: Support
Q: How can others best support you right now? Feel free to add links and self promo!
Please make sure to repost others' links to help spread the word! Use the tag to help you look for and support others!
#OttersEditing Launch Week
Day 7: Ask me Anything (AMA)
Go ahead and ask me anything! I'll reply in the comments or a quote post!
Curious about swimming? Editing programs and advice? Or maybe you just want to know some more about me.
Day 7: Ask me Anything (AMA)
Go ahead and ask me anything! I'll reply in the comments or a quote post!
Curious about swimming? Editing programs and advice? Or maybe you just want to know some more about me.
September 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#OttersEditing Launch Week
Day 7: Ask me Anything (AMA)
Go ahead and ask me anything! I'll reply in the comments or a quote post!
Curious about swimming? Editing programs and advice? Or maybe you just want to know some more about me.
Day 7: Ask me Anything (AMA)
Go ahead and ask me anything! I'll reply in the comments or a quote post!
Curious about swimming? Editing programs and advice? Or maybe you just want to know some more about me.
#OttersEditing Launch Week
Day 6: Fun Facts About You!
Q: What is a fun fact about you that you'd like to share? Feel free to list several in a thread!
Use the tag, quote post, and repost! Interact with a community of indie authors and creatives!
Day 6: Fun Facts About You!
Q: What is a fun fact about you that you'd like to share? Feel free to list several in a thread!
Use the tag, quote post, and repost! Interact with a community of indie authors and creatives!
September 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#OttersEditing Launch Week
Day 6: Fun Facts About You!
Q: What is a fun fact about you that you'd like to share? Feel free to list several in a thread!
Use the tag, quote post, and repost! Interact with a community of indie authors and creatives!
Day 6: Fun Facts About You!
Q: What is a fun fact about you that you'd like to share? Feel free to list several in a thread!
Use the tag, quote post, and repost! Interact with a community of indie authors and creatives!
I don't know everything. But as an editor, I know how to look it up and how to ask for help.
No, I don't have all grammar rules memorized or know how to spell everything in the English language.
No #editor does. But I know how to use resources or ask other editors when stuck.
#OttersEditing 🦦✍️
No, I don't have all grammar rules memorized or know how to spell everything in the English language.
No #editor does. But I know how to use resources or ask other editors when stuck.
#OttersEditing 🦦✍️
December 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I don't know everything. But as an editor, I know how to look it up and how to ask for help.
No, I don't have all grammar rules memorized or know how to spell everything in the English language.
No #editor does. But I know how to use resources or ask other editors when stuck.
#OttersEditing 🦦✍️
No, I don't have all grammar rules memorized or know how to spell everything in the English language.
No #editor does. But I know how to use resources or ask other editors when stuck.
#OttersEditing 🦦✍️
New pinned post!
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm a nonbinary, neurodivergent freelance editor from #OttersEditing. I work with indie authors in the fantasy, sci-fi and LGBTQ+ romance genres.
You can check me out here, and support me by following and sharing this post.
ottersediting.com
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm a nonbinary, neurodivergent freelance editor from #OttersEditing. I work with indie authors in the fantasy, sci-fi and LGBTQ+ romance genres.
You can check me out here, and support me by following and sharing this post.
ottersediting.com
Otters Editing
Welcome to Otters Editing! Welcome to all indie, self-published, and trad-published authors. I’m Steph, your Guide Otter here to help you swim through your publishing journey! I offer line ed…
ottersediting.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
New pinned post!
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm a nonbinary, neurodivergent freelance editor from #OttersEditing. I work with indie authors in the fantasy, sci-fi and LGBTQ+ romance genres.
You can check me out here, and support me by following and sharing this post.
ottersediting.com
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm a nonbinary, neurodivergent freelance editor from #OttersEditing. I work with indie authors in the fantasy, sci-fi and LGBTQ+ romance genres.
You can check me out here, and support me by following and sharing this post.
ottersediting.com
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity Day 28: What stories align with my values?
Stories that center around humanity. They make me feel or think about something. They have themes of empathy and compassion.
I want to edit human stories. No generative AI/LLMs.
Human creativity matters! #OttersEditing
Stories that center around humanity. They make me feel or think about something. They have themes of empathy and compassion.
I want to edit human stories. No generative AI/LLMs.
Human creativity matters! #OttersEditing
October 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity Day 28: What stories align with my values?
Stories that center around humanity. They make me feel or think about something. They have themes of empathy and compassion.
I want to edit human stories. No generative AI/LLMs.
Human creativity matters! #OttersEditing
Stories that center around humanity. They make me feel or think about something. They have themes of empathy and compassion.
I want to edit human stories. No generative AI/LLMs.
Human creativity matters! #OttersEditing
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity Day 22
I don't have a "pie in the sky" project I'd want to edit.
Because all projects I get to work on are my dream projects. I love editing your stories, books, and poems.
Simply having work, helping you, and paying back into the community is enough!
#OttersEditing
I don't have a "pie in the sky" project I'd want to edit.
Because all projects I get to work on are my dream projects. I love editing your stories, books, and poems.
Simply having work, helping you, and paying back into the community is enough!
#OttersEditing
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
#EditorsTeaClubCommunity Day 22
I don't have a "pie in the sky" project I'd want to edit.
Because all projects I get to work on are my dream projects. I love editing your stories, books, and poems.
Simply having work, helping you, and paying back into the community is enough!
#OttersEditing
I don't have a "pie in the sky" project I'd want to edit.
Because all projects I get to work on are my dream projects. I love editing your stories, books, and poems.
Simply having work, helping you, and paying back into the community is enough!
#OttersEditing
Writing a book is a personal journey. The stories you tell mean a lot to you. That's why editing a book can be scary.
Your #editor needs to understand the emotional investment involved.
This is why I lead with empathy and collaboration. I believe that human creativity matters.
#OttersEditing
Your #editor needs to understand the emotional investment involved.
This is why I lead with empathy and collaboration. I believe that human creativity matters.
#OttersEditing
December 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Writing a book is a personal journey. The stories you tell mean a lot to you. That's why editing a book can be scary.
Your #editor needs to understand the emotional investment involved.
This is why I lead with empathy and collaboration. I believe that human creativity matters.
#OttersEditing
Your #editor needs to understand the emotional investment involved.
This is why I lead with empathy and collaboration. I believe that human creativity matters.
#OttersEditing
I wouldn't be able to be self-employed and run my own editing business without social media.
Not to mention the community, networking, advice, and best friends I've met.
Online communities are crucial for disabled people to stay connected and earn a living/crowdfund for bills.
#OttersEditing
Not to mention the community, networking, advice, and best friends I've met.
Online communities are crucial for disabled people to stay connected and earn a living/crowdfund for bills.
#OttersEditing
Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?
October 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I wouldn't be able to be self-employed and run my own editing business without social media.
Not to mention the community, networking, advice, and best friends I've met.
Online communities are crucial for disabled people to stay connected and earn a living/crowdfund for bills.
#OttersEditing
Not to mention the community, networking, advice, and best friends I've met.
Online communities are crucial for disabled people to stay connected and earn a living/crowdfund for bills.
#OttersEditing
A year ago, in the middle of autistic burnout, I had no idea what to do with my life. I've never given myself permission to follow my heart before.
Could I chase my dreams in the writing world?
Yes! As of today, I've completed an editing certificate program. #OttersEditing is official!
Could I chase my dreams in the writing world?
Yes! As of today, I've completed an editing certificate program. #OttersEditing is official!
September 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A year ago, in the middle of autistic burnout, I had no idea what to do with my life. I've never given myself permission to follow my heart before.
Could I chase my dreams in the writing world?
Yes! As of today, I've completed an editing certificate program. #OttersEditing is official!
Could I chase my dreams in the writing world?
Yes! As of today, I've completed an editing certificate program. #OttersEditing is official!
I would not be here if it weren't for the writing community. And I mean that. Thank you all so much for all the events, prompts, and interaction.
That's why I want to help you, give back into the community through #OttersEditing
That's why I want to help you, give back into the community through #OttersEditing
September 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I would not be here if it weren't for the writing community. And I mean that. Thank you all so much for all the events, prompts, and interaction.
That's why I want to help you, give back into the community through #OttersEditing
That's why I want to help you, give back into the community through #OttersEditing
Thank you to all who participated in the #OttersEditing Launch Week event!
The community on BlueSky has been one of my favorites. I'm thankful for all the support I've gotten!!
The community on BlueSky has been one of my favorites. I'm thankful for all the support I've gotten!!
#OttersEditing Launch Week
Day 7: Ask me Anything (AMA)
Go ahead and ask me anything! I'll reply in the comments or a quote post!
Curious about swimming? Editing programs and advice? Or maybe you just want to know some more about me.
Day 7: Ask me Anything (AMA)
Go ahead and ask me anything! I'll reply in the comments or a quote post!
Curious about swimming? Editing programs and advice? Or maybe you just want to know some more about me.
September 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Thank you to all who participated in the #OttersEditing Launch Week event!
The community on BlueSky has been one of my favorites. I'm thankful for all the support I've gotten!!
The community on BlueSky has been one of my favorites. I'm thankful for all the support I've gotten!!
I don't take all client requests that I get. Why? Because sometimes I'm not the best #editor for the job.
Whether it's a genre I have little experience in, or a service I don't offer, helping authors find an editor that's best for their story is the right thing to do.
#OttersEditing
Whether it's a genre I have little experience in, or a service I don't offer, helping authors find an editor that's best for their story is the right thing to do.
#OttersEditing
November 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I don't take all client requests that I get. Why? Because sometimes I'm not the best #editor for the job.
Whether it's a genre I have little experience in, or a service I don't offer, helping authors find an editor that's best for their story is the right thing to do.
#OttersEditing
Whether it's a genre I have little experience in, or a service I don't offer, helping authors find an editor that's best for their story is the right thing to do.
#OttersEditing