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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Made complete sense to me! Some characters are so pushy…

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Tiramisini are #RecipeOfTheDay! I’m not normally a fan of the smaller portion, but there’s not that often a call for a full-size Tiramisù, and these always hit the spot. www.nigella.com/recipes/tira...

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Tiramisini

Some say, challenging more generally accepted ideas about the provenance, that tiramisu was invented in a casa chiusa (a house of ill repute) to give the working girls a pick-me-up, as the name (tira-...

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How does being a novelist and working with fiction editors compare to being a journalist? Today’s Writer Meet Editor AUTHORS ON EDITORS interview is with a former Reuters and Guardian/Observer correspondent who made the switch 👀 Coming soon!

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Forgot the # Feeds! Thank you for sharing. #AmWriting #AmEditing #Author #Writer #Writing #AuthorSky (that should cover it...)

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ever wish you could chat to a book editor informally about what you’re working on? Or, if you’re an editor, hear more about how writers work? There’s a weekly drop-in for Writer Meet Editor subscribers this term 🙂 Find out more: writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/why-ive-la...

Wednesday Water-Cooler 30-minute drop-in sessions Wednesdays on zoom

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This is rocking my universe. I’m not going to sleep tonight for worrying about it. Colon straight after comma?

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Such an interesting piece. But surely it’s no different to prose - it’s very rare to be ‘literary’ and win popular acclaim/sell truckloads. ‘All poets really are “performance poets” because even the most “literary” poets must read and opine in public…’. So true, & a problem for prose authors too.

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

One of the hardest questions for writers to get a straight answer to— Is my book good enough? writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/how-do-you...

How do you know if your book is good enough to publish?

And why will no-one tell you?

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

How incredibly frustrating. Hope loads and loads of people buy it in its second week! (a page-turner)

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It was a real treat, thank you, and - update - I am loving the book!! (The teenager/Dad relationship is oh so 👌)

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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

As a writer and editor of book club & literary fiction, I thoroughly enjoyed this chat between @annadavidson.bsky.social & @aliceyouell. What’s literary? Is it a label you can give yourself? Why is it rewarding to work on a manuscript that isn’t yours? writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/meet-an-ed...

MEET AN EDITOR: Alice Youell (fiction)

Today, meet Alice – who prior to going freelance was a commissioning editor at Doubleday (Transworld, Penguin Random House UK). She specialises in literary and bookclub fiction.

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thank you for sharing! Tea gown and wrapper sound so much more glamorous than dressing gown…

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Look forward to it. What is the book - is it recent?

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ha. You’ve got me on board already! I love tailoring but sadly have no call for it as I sit writing/editing at home…

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Went to one of her author events on Wednesday evening - she was great. I now have the book on my kitchen table waiting to be read! Excellent cover.

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The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) @the-ciep.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Editorial professionals play a vital role in shaping inclusive, respectful communication. Build your confidence and gain practical tools with our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion course. 📅 15 & 22 October 🕑 2–4pm BST 🎙️ Charlotte Butler 🏳️‍🌈 (she/her) Find out more & book: www.ciep.uk/events/event...

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Chris Power @chrispower.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

total number of named & unnamed speaking characters in 20 19th-century British novels

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

So interesting! What does it tell us, I wonder

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Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join us for another fantastic TRIPLE ONLINE LAUNCH Monday 2nd November, 7pm (GMT) Featuring Katie Griffiths, Mary Mulholland @marymulholland.bsky.social and Jessica Mookherjee @jessmookherjee.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/triple-onl... Recording link also sent to all ticketholders afterwards

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Joel Cunningham @joelevard.com · 17/09/2026

I mean yes, obviously

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Are you writing literary fiction? Tomorrow’s Meet an Editor interview is with a former PRH UK commissioning editor who specialises in literary and ‘book club’ fiction. 👀 WriterMeetEditor.Substack.com

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Feel seen. ‘The pathetic pleas for encouragement’—!

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I gave a talk at the @the-ciep.bsky.social's annual conference on Saturday about my new community for writers and book editors. There's been a flood of new subscribers since then and it's been wonderful hearing the feedback. WriterMeetEditor.Substack.com

"I supported your work because the chance to participate in a mixed community of editors and authors really appeals to me – a great way for both sides to learn from one another!" Note from a new paid subscriber to WRITERMEETEDITOR.SUBSTACK.COM

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Writer Meet Editor: because a book is only as good as the people who work on it. Information & connection for authors, poets & editors across traditional, indie & hybrid publishing. writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/what-can-y...

What can you expect from WRITER MEET EDITOR?

Here’s how it works.

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Don’t usually read this genre but my brilliant local bookstore has managed to get her to come and do an event next week which I’m excited for! So I’ll be reading this through my fingers… 😁

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I was in Haworth a couple of weeks ago. I thought it would be a disappointment - less interesting/exciting than I imagined. But the opposite. What a place.

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marybeard @wmarybeard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you've enjoyed the Odyssey, don't stop too soon! you've got a fantastic opening to loads of other ancient literature (some of the most important and some of the funniest..inc a man turned into a pig who chooses to stay that way) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

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How Homer's Odyssey Conquered the Ancient World

Podcast Episode · Instant Classics · 10 September · 53min

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

‘Indie publishing’ is a catch-all term. It actually means a huge number of different things. This post explains, for writers and editors. It’s paywalled — we’re in the last week of the cheap-as-chips introductory annual subscription price. Take a look. writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/what-does-...

What does ‘indie publishing’ actually mean?

QUESTIONS STUDENTS ASK ME #2. I work across trad, indie and hybrid publishing as both a writer and editor. Here’s my take.

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

GD Harper's new historical fiction novel published on Tuesday. If you'd like a glimpse behind the scenes to find out more about his editors and editing process, read the interview here: writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/authors-on...

Book cover: The Other Life of Mary English by GD Harper. Three figures on a green background with jungle animals round the edge.

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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 01/09/2026

News for freelance creators! Leila D’Aronville & Lizzie Crump have been appointed by Government as Freelance Champions 🙌 We've campaigned for a Freelance Champion since 2023 so we welcome this news & look forward to working with them to promote writers' rights. ow.ly/gTA550ZHGZw

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This week’s Guest Recipe from the #CookbookCorner archive is the Plum & Pistachio Bars (and they’re really divine) from 'Baking & the Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes' by Helen Goh! www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...

Photograph of the Plum & Pistachio Bars from 'Baking & the Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes' by Helen Goh

Photograph of 'Baking & the Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes' by Helen Goh

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Freelance editor Manda Waller specialises in fantasy, romance, soft sci-fi and Young Adult fiction. You can find out how she works with writers in her interview with me for WRITER MEET EDITOR. writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/meet-an-ed...

Meet an Editor: Manda Waller (fiction)

Today I’m introducing you to Manda, who edits adult genre fiction, working primarily with indie authors. Read on to discover more about her specialist genres and clients.

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Sue Spiers @spiropoetry.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

In case you're missing the sun.

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Paula Clarke Bain @baindex.org · 29/08/2026

Anyone have any indexing horror stories they care to share please for a presentation I’m doing soon? Like what can happen between index submission and what actually got printed in the book. I do have some examples of my own, which still make me shudder. 😱 #IndexSky

Black and white still image from the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein of Elsa Lanchester with a white lightning streak in her dark conical hairdo. She is looking upwards and screaming.

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Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Friends in Newcastle and South Shields! Am heading your way on Saturday 5 September, as part of the WRITE Festival, and the Inpress Writing Conference. I'll be on a panel with the brilliant @kymdeyn.bsky.social, talking about the many jobs of a writer. Come through. theworduk.org/whats-on/inp...

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Inpress Writing Conference – The Many Jobs of a Writer | The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, South Shields

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside’s new state-of-the-art cultural venue, situated in the heart of South Shields and is brimming with exciting new experiences, activities...

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James Oswald @sirbenfro.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

To this day I have no idea why Natural Causes took off as a self-pubbed eBook the way it did, but that's what kick-started my writing career. I'd been writing for twenty-five years before that, of course, and haven't stopped since. That's all an author can do: keep writing.

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are you a freelance editor? Would you like to meet writers on Substack and find out more about the book publishing landscape in 2026 - trad, indie and hybrid? I’ve just launched WRITER MEET EDITOR - more info here: writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/why-ive-la...

Why I’ve launched WRITER MEET EDITOR

Are you a writer or a book editor? You're in the right place! I’m Anna, and I’m here to demystify editing and modern publishing – and help you find the best people to work with.

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are you a writer? Would you like to know what sort of editorial help you need to publish your book, and find a brilliant editor to work with? I’ve just launched WRITER MEET EDITOR - more info here: writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/why-ive-la...

Why I’ve launched WRITER MEET EDITOR

Are you a writer or a book editor? You're in the right place! I’m Anna, and I’m here to demystify editing and modern publishing – and help you find the best people to work with.

Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Writers: a book is only as good as the people who work on it. You need a great editor – whether you're going trad or indie. But how do you know what editing services to hire, & where do you find the right fit? Freelance editors & writers, read on: writermeeteditor.substack.com/p/why-ive-la...

Why I’ve launched WRITER MEET EDITOR

Are you a writer or a book editor? You're in the right place! I’m Anna, and I’m here to demystify editing and modern publishing – and help you find the best people to work with.

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Anna Davidson @annadavidson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Yes, that’s what I find so sad - that we haven’t taught the next generation to take flight! As she says, that’s the hardest part of parenting: reassuring them ‘you’ll be fine’ when inside you’re sweating yourself. Trust is the biggest, hardest gift.