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this is beyond amazing. absolute chills.

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Now available! A dragon is shooting flames at a dark figure of a person running. Below it, “Tired of burnout?” Next to it, a stick figure of a person falling off a cliff backwards into water with a cautionary boundary too far away. Caption, “Lack of boundaries getting you down?” Below these, “Get your Boundaries & Burnout Journal to keep you learning and keep you going” next to the cover of the Boundaries and Burnout Journal. At the bottom, a website: https://literarylaura.com/boundaries-burnout-journal

If you:
-Struggle with when to say no.
-Keep asking yourself "what can I do more"?
-Never ask "what can I do less"?

The Boundaries and Burnout Journal is here. This PDF is a guided resource for you to reflect on and learn about your own patterns in life.

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I love working with my clients! As a coach, I get to work with writers and watch them learn and grow. Together, we try out different strategies to find what works best.

Lisa was a joy to work with and I can't wait to see what she does next.

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Coming soon: a downloadable Boundaries & Burnout Journal!

Finding ways to give yourself accommodations is important for neurodivergent* business owners.

Soon available on literarylaura.com

*We can all use more kindness and guidance, honestly, regardless of neurotype or professional status.

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My next opening for clients is in July! 🥳

Do you need developmental editing or a manuscript assessment? Looking for a writing coach?

I specialize in spec fic (fantasy, sci-fi, fabulism, magical realism) and ❤️ working with neurodivergent writers.

Want to learn more? www.literarylaura.com

I love the term "language lipstick" because when changing terminology for a problem is not accompanied by more meaningful changes, it ends up being a cosmetic difference that serves only to make the people talking about it feel better without doing anything to help the people living it.

Join me!

Grammarly Is Facing a Class Action Lawsuit Over Its AI ‘Expert Review’ Feature The feature, which Grammarly shut down Wednesday, presented editing suggestions as if they came from established authors and academics—without their consent.

I'm suing Grammarly over its paid AI feature that presented editing suggestions as if they came from me - and many other writers and journalists - without consent.

State law requires consent before someone's name can be used for commercial purposes.

www.wired.com/story/gramma...

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Something is a’brewing behind the scenes here at Literary Laura Editorial Services...

We’re really excited to share it with you.

(And, please, no one tell Willow that it won’t be tuna…)

Launching on April 10, 2026!

#comingsoon #neurodiversity #writing #books #noImnotrevealingithere

How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota Last edited January 22, 2026 I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That sa…

Great post on how to help Minnesota by the incomparable @naomikritzer.bsky.social: naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...

Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

This kicks off on Wednesday. So many amazing opportunities here, with plans to do some good.

Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

This weekly-for-8-weeks Zoom-based writer support, discussion, & goal-setting/accountability group (tailored to the small group's needs) should start this Thursday 1/22 but needs one more person!! Join us, and/or bug a friend who'd benefit? www.eliotwesteditorial.com/writing-grou...

If you’re in Minneapolis and need a place to just BE right now, Big Hill Books and Birchbark Books & Native Arts are both open and ready to welcome you with open arms.

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We’re almost there - time to close up shop for the holidays! Rest, non-work reading, baking, and time with loved ones. Oh, and don’t worry about Willow the office assistant - there’s no time off when it comes to the cuddle and snack schedule.

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This is my friend's cat. Its name is Cookie Swirl, and it disappeared in the American section of Charlotte airport on 11/10. We're asking for your help. She doesn't have any other socials, so if you can post it widely to see if anyone knows where it is. It's a little thing, but matters a lot to her.

If you’re ready to join a week of jam-packed amazing writerly goodness, from writing sprints to editor office hours to Hugo-award-winning author talks, today is your last day to sign up.

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hey reminder since ICE has been dragging around a camera crew with them:

if you spot them filming, play loud copyrighted music. Disney or Taylor Swift. Makes it so they can't monetize the footage without getting a takedown notice from the record label.

Tourists to US would have to reveal five years of social media activity under new Trump plan Proposed plan would apply to tourists of all countries, including those not required to get a visa to visit the US

I can just imagine the results at the Blaine crossing, south of Vancouver. And Blaine itself would die for lack of Canadian visitors. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Time is almost up - come join us!

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Did you know you can get the writer in your life a gift card to talk to a real editor and writing coach?

When their drawers are overflowing with pretty notebooks and pens… and that story they’re stuck on, this could be the right gift.

To grab a Literary Laura gift card: literarylaura.com/editing

What’s on offer: Programming details! So many ways to learn and write together at Wholehearted Writers Week 2026!

NEW YEAR WRITING GOALS: We're going to have 5 whole days of speakers, writing prompts, publishing professional office hours, community building, and more.

Sign up before December 12 for a spot - and find out all about our programming here: wholeheartedwriters.beehiiv.com/p/programmin...

It's a great cosmic joke that neurodivergence both runs in families and gets diagnosed based on parent reports. I was diagnosed at 30 because a man who has eaten potatoes every day for 57 years and a woman who collects loose buttons decided I was a perfectly normal child.

Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. Come as you are. Leave feeling inspired. Applications new open until December 12 or we reach maximum enrollment. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com. Graphic shows: Minimum enrollment, check. First ever event, go. Deadline, extended. In the background multi-colored fireworks are going off.

That's right - we've gathered a great group of writers for our week of speakers, #writer inspiration and community!

We've decided to extend our deadline until we reach our max number. Come join us!

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#conference #newyear

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🏳️‍⚧️ November 13th - 19th is #TransAwarenessWeek! While trans people (and trans stories) deserve far more than just your awareness, here’s a list of books by and/or about trans people and trans experiences that have been published (so far) in 2025! 🧵

One of my absolute favorite fantasy authors. If you haven't encountered Patricia A. McKillip's work before... you're in for a treat.

Aw, thanks Meaghan! I'm so glad that resonated with you.

Wholehearted Writers What is Wholehearted Writers Week? This five-day-long online event is a writer’s retreat, a conference, a festival, a community space . It's also highly individualized and flexible. Your  ...

Write in good company Jan 12–16, supported by 4 kind, talented, nerdy editors & writing coaches + a lineup of 8 amazing writers across genres offering hour-long sessions on the writing process from idea through publication. Come have fun!

Apply by November 12
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I am interested in starting to hear from care workers on SNAP about your concerns. I'm @motherjones.com's disability reporter. Please be in touch. My email is jmetraux@motherjones.com and my Signal is juliametraux.49. Reposts are appreciated.

11/8/25 | LYNNWOOD EVENT CENTER & ONLINE Red Pencil Conference. What's in it for you?FOR IN-PERSONATTENDEES:-Structured networking opportunitiesMorning meetup for first-time attendees• Buffet lunch and coffee breaks and snacks throughout the day• Giant Pencil photo booth with raffle prizes!• Exciting vendor tables• Book sales by Third Place Books• Easy transit options near venue with Link light.FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES: -Live streams of keynote, 8 breakout sessions, and closing-Morning coffee chat and midday lunchtime chat dedicated to virtual networking• Exclusive virtual attendeeZoom backgrounds and badges• Most sessions recorded and available to view for 6 months— that's until May 2026!There's still time to join in the fun-register now!#EdsGuild2025edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025

I'll be speaking in less than two weeks (!!) at the Red Pencil Conference in Seattle about how to give yourself accommodations as a neurodivergent editor.

There's still time to sign up!
www.edsguild.org/red-pencil-s...

If you're there, say hi!

#editors #conference #neurodiversity #RedPencil2025