🌏 How are you celebrating Earth Day? 🌎
In Chicago style, “earth” is usually lowercased when preceded by “the” or in such idioms. When used as the proper name of our planet, especially in context with other planets, it is capitalized and “the” is usually omitted.
#EarthWeek #WritingCommunity
A rectangular teal card with rounded corners sits upright in a small natural wood block stand. The card reads: "I am resourceful and stay updated on industry trends and best practices." The first two lines appear in white sans-serif type; "industry trends and best practices" is rendered in a dark navy cursive script. The teal background features a repeating pattern of faint editorial marks, including paragraph symbols, carets, hashtags, and correction notations. The card is photographed outdoors against a dark surface.
📚 Heading to #ACES2026 in Atlanta today—nearly 40 sessions on editing, style, AI, and more.
I go to events like this so I can bring back sharper skills for my authors and communications clients. Learning never stops. 🎓
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #Editing
Credit: Pique Publishing mindset card
🧡 Happy #NationalLibraryWorkersDay!
Library workers are champions of language, access, and community every single day.
If a librarian has ever helped you find the perfect book or navigate a tricky research question—today's the day to say thanks. 📚
#LibraryLove #NationalLibraryWeek
📖✨ April 20 is Right to Read Day—and words have power when everyone can understand them.
This week, consider donating a book, supporting literacy orgs, or sharing a title that gave you a voice.
Reading is a right. Let's protect it. 🧡📚
#RightToReadDay #FreedomToRead #WritingCommunity
📚 It's #NationalLibraryWeek! (April 19–25)
This year's theme is Find Your Joy—and if you're a nonfiction author or biz communicator, your library is full of it.
Research. Inspiration. Community. And people who love connecting you with the right resources.🌟
#IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity
⏱️ How many hours have you lost to revision loops this month? Working with an editor cuts the back-and-forth and gets you to a polished draft faster—so you can focus on what only you can do. 🔗 bit.ly/4skWGQH
#EditingTips #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #BusinessWriting
💡 Writing tip: Taking care of you helps take care of your writing.
My free Guide to Self-Care for Writers and Editors is a gift that supports your focus, creativity, and energy—today and in the future.
🎁 Get it here: bit.ly/3KpOWvU
#WritingTips #SelfCare #IndieAuthor #EditingCommunity ✍️
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books starts tomorrow! It’s the largest book fair in the U.S., averaging 150,000 participants per event. It’s one of more than 20 main book fairs happening annually throughout the country. Are you going?
#LATFOB #ReadingCommunity #BookEvents
✍️ #WriterWednesday truth: Staring at your own writing for too long is its own kind of stress. Fresh eyes make all the difference.
This month's blog post explores how an editorial partnership helps you move forward with clarity. 🔗 bit.ly/4skWGQH
#WritingCommunity #NonfictionAuthor #IndieAuthor
🧾 Tax Day word lesson:
Amend = change or improve something written/spoken (hence: amended tax return) Emend = correct errors in a text (hence: what your editor does 😉)
Two different words. Two very different jobs. Precision matters—on your return and on the page. ✍️
#WritingTips #IndieAuthor
✨ Consistency = confidence. A style sheet is your mini branding guide, keeping every word polished and professional—whether for books, websites, or marketing.
➡️ Grab your free template: subscribepage.io/tcB6ZN
#WritingCommunity #EditingTips #BrandConsistency #SelfPublishing #ContentCreation ✍️📚
Over-editing can drain your energy and delay progress. One way to break the cycle is to set clear milestones with your editor—and hand the project over when you reach them. Progress matters more than perfection. 💚
#AuthorLife #EditingTips #Mindset #MotivationMonday #SmallBusinessSupport
⏱️ The best thing about having a great editor? Getting your time back.
I'm going to #ACES2026 next week to keep leveling up—so you can focus on writing while I handle the rest. 🌿
#IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #Editing
🧠 What would you do with a few extra hours each week? When you stop second-guessing every sentence and let an editor handle the details, you get to focus on what only you can do. 🎯 🔗 bit.ly/4skWGQH
#ProductivityTips #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #SmallBusinessSupport
April 10 is Encourage a Young Writer Day!
I believe strong writing skills start early—and a little encouragement can go a long way.
Great writers aren’t born; they’re nurtured. Let’s help the next generation build confidence one story at a time. 💬📝
#EncourageAYoungWriterDay #WritingCommunity
It means the world when clients feel supported and empowered through the editing process. 💛
I love helping authors and small-business teams strengthen their manuscripts, newsletters, and client-facing content. When you’re ready to elevate your writing, I’m here to help!
#EditingPartner #AuthorLife
💡#EfficiencyTip: The best way to reduce revisions isn't to revise more—it's to work with an editor who helps you stop making the same mistakes. Less back-and-forth. More confidence.
🔗 bit.ly/4skWGQH
#EditingTips #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #WriterProblems
🌷 Spring typo season is here! Quick reminder:
✂️ Shear = to cut/clip, or a cutting tool
🌿 Sheer = transparent, steep, utter/complete, or to veer off course
One letter. Wildly different meanings.
Your writing deserves that level of care—every single word. 💚
#IndieAuthor #EditingTips #WordChoice
POTUS Proposes Elimination of Federal Library Funding. The President again requested that Congress eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program. We've seen this before, and we're not going away. Fund Libraries, ALA 150, American Library Association.
!["We are not surprised that the White House FY27 budget zeroes out funding for IMLS and IAL. The president’s intentions for IMLS were clear last year with the executive order to dismantle IMLS and cut off its funding [...] ALA members have a solid track record of defeating the president’s threats, but we do not underestimate the lengths to which he will go to undercut support for America’s libraries. ALA is working to make sure decisionmakers continue to hear from library advocates.” - ALA President Sam Helmick](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q5qyswhppr7tiskw43xhcv7f/bafkreickyturajq3zv6n65qgp3wg2mexkm3x4lduf5a5armtx3tv5edrky)
"We are not surprised that the White House FY27 budget zeroes out funding for IMLS and IAL. The president’s intentions for IMLS were clear last year with the executive order to dismantle IMLS and cut off its funding [...] ALA members have a solid track record of defeating the president’s threats, but we do not underestimate the lengths to which he will go to undercut support for America’s libraries. ALA is working to make sure decisionmakers continue to hear from library advocates.” - ALA President Sam Helmick
NEW: The President once again called to eliminate federal library funding in his federal budget proposal. We have been here before. And when we make our voices heard, we can overcome this again.
Tell your Senators to reject the cuts & #FundLibraries in next year's federal budget: ala.org/showup
April is #StressAwarenessMonth, and writing stress deserves a spotlight. My latest blog post explores how editorial partnerships ease the pressure—plus there's a free Self-Care Guide for Writers & Editors to help you recharge. 💚 Post: bit.ly/4skWGQH | Guide: subscribepage.io/mJYxyT
#WritingCommunity
🎭 No Joke—This One’s on Me! 🎭
Think self-editing is a trick? I promise, it’s a treat! This FREE Self-Editing Starter Kit will help you clean up your writing—no pranks, just practical tips.
💡 Grab your freebie here: bit.ly/48xAQD0 💡
#AprilFools #SelfEditing #Freebie #WriterProblems #IndieAuthor
✨ If you’ve ever wondered whether your story belongs, remember this: Publishing is better when more voices are included.
Women across the industry help make that possible—and I’m celebrating them in this month’s blog post. 👉 bit.ly/3O6XPfE
#WomenInPublishing #WritingMotivation #MotivationMonday
Grateful for clients who trust me with their words. ✍️🌟
A thoughtful edit can boost clarity, confidence, and impact—whether you're an indie author or part of a busy comms team.
Need an editorial partner this season? I’m here for you.
#EditingSupport #IndieAuthor #SmallBusinessCommunication
📣 Writing and editing are important—but they don’t have to consume your day.
#Outsourcing saves you time for the things that matter: clients, family, or maybe even a real weekend.
Grab my FREE list of vetted providers to support you: subscribepage.io/RfYhiQ
#IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity
When we support women in publishing, we support better stories, stronger teams, and healthier creative communities. 💚
That’s what this month’s blog post is all about.
Read it here ⬇️
bit.ly/3O6XPfE
#WomenInPublishing #SmallBusinessSupport #EditingLife
It's opening day for #MLB! Do you know how to report scores?⚾
Some outlets write "Nationals won 4–3" (en dash), while others say "Yankees won 4-3 (hyphen).
👉 AP Stylebook uses hyphens.
👉 CMOS prefers en dashes.
Both are fine—just be consistent in your text!
#WritingTips #StyleGuides #EditingMatters
🌟“Those Word shortcuts you gave me are amazing time savers!”🌟
Ready to edit more efficiently? Grab my FREE Self-Editing Starter Kit—checklists, style sheet templates, Word shortcuts & more!
👉Get your copy: bit.ly/48xAQD0
#WritingTips #EditingTips #IndieAuthor #SmallBusinessSupport #TuesdayTip
Writing may feel solitary—but publishing is built on collaboration. 💬
Women across the industry support authors through editing, coaching, design, and more. I’m celebrating that community in this month’s blog post.
💡 bit.ly/3O6XPfE
#WomenInPublishing #WritingSupport #SmallBusinessCommunity
🌱 Spring is a great time for a content refresh. Updating your website, product descriptions, or newsletter helps your message land clearly. I support nonfiction authors and small businesses with editing and content writing to help you share your ideas with confidence. ✍️
#SpringRefresh #AmEditing
VA friends, the Virginia Festival of the Book starts tomorrow!
This community-driven effort brings together writers and readers from across the US. Are you going?
#BookFair #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #LiteraryEvent #BookLoversUnite #VABookFest
