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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋

@annemorganedits.bsky.social
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Developmental Editor, Book Coach, & Writer. Mystery, Romance, Fantasy, History. annemorganedits.com Ferret fanatic, dog devotee, coffee & chocolate lover, baking enthusiast. Loves traveling. Witchy vibes.

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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This month's #authorinterview is with mystery writer @smstauffer.bsky.social ! She fills us in on starting a mystery series, finding a publisher, & learning email marketing!  Suzanne's new book, French Toast a la Santa Fe, comes out this month! @apbooks.bsky.social  bit.ly/3VyqAWv
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
October is National Book Month! What are you reading to start the month off?
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
October's newsletter comes out this Sunday! This month you'll 🔍meet #mystery writer @smstauffer.bsky.social , whose new book comes out this month @apbooks.bsky.social  🛬hear my airport story: yes I compare electricity chargers to writing communities. More powerful together!⚡️🖋
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Happy National Coffee Day to all who celebrate! ☕️ How do you like your coffee: dark, sweet, frothy, iced? I'm a fan of white chocolate mocha (so sweet it barely tastes like coffee) coffee myself. And I can drink it all day and night, but not first thing in the morning. You?
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"most of our lives are basically mundane & dull, & it's up to the writer to find ways to make them interesting."-John Updike
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Are you having trouble finding where your book starts? It's more common than you think!  Finding your story's inciting incident isn't always as simple as we imagine when we sit down to write. Here are a few tips & tricks to help you as you start editing your book. bit.ly/4iJGlU9
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy first day of Fall everyone! (or Spring if you're one of my friends south of the equator). What plans have you got for this lovely season?
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"Nothing will stop you from being creative so effectively as the fea of making a mistake." -John Cleese
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My latest #authorinterview is with cozy mystery writer Jenny Dandy. How she started writing a successful series of mystery books, why we love a good con (on the page!), & her thoughts on writing groups & publishing! bit.ly/4j0zWnt
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
"That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.: —Jhumpa Lahiri #quote
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
"Books are the stepping stones to the life you dream of." -Morgan Freeman #quote
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
"Writing and rewriting are a constant search for what it is one is saying." -Gertrude Stein
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A big thank you to Patricia Bonn for her kind words—they mean a lot! We spent lots of time talking history & research: two of my favorite things! Wondering how to work history & your research into your book? Let's talk! I'd love to help! bit.ly/4qdENDw
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
"The love of books is a love which requires neither justification, apology, nor defence." -J.A. Langford Happy National #BookLoversDay everyone!
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
What's it like being a new author in the publishing world? Cozy mystery writer @tarin.abbot shares what she's learned about writing, publishing, & more in this month's #authorchat.  bit.ly/45LxDwI #writing #books
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Great news! Today I got the email I've been hoping for: my business name, Anne Morgan Edits and my adorable ferret logo are now trademarked! The big question now is, where should I have the "TM" trademark symbol? What do you think of it under his paw? Thanks @indielaw.bsky.social  for your help!
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
"Good stories are not written. They are rewritten." -Phyllis Whitney
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
My August newsletter is coming out this Sunday! We're talking about how to start reviseing your book once you've gotten feedback & you'll enjoy a great #authorinterview with cozy mystery writer @tarin.abbott about publishing her first book! Sign up at: bit.ly/AMEnew
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
"Writing a novel is not that hard. Writing a novel that anybody wants to read is hard." -Tom Hanks
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Have you taken a vacation lately? Remember, writers & editors need breaks too! Today's blog reminds us about the benefits of real breaks from work to prevent burnout—among other things! Read more here: bit.ly/4pAtEw9 Where is your favorite place for vacations?
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I have 2 books on deadline by the end of this week, not a lot of sleep, and the persistent headache that goes with it. Naturally, my assistant editor feels that today is for playing ball. A LOT of ball. And enjoying nice weather before the heat comes back. In theory yes, but . . . #bts #stetpet
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
"Yes, books are dangerous. They should be dangerous- they contain ideas." -Pete Hautman
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
"Creativity takes courage." -Henri Matisse
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Looking for some writing inspiration? Meet Olivia Yates! In this #authorinterview she talks about how she got comfortable enough to write in her genre, advice to writers on community, & how her #mystery series was inspired by a nursing home. Find out more here: bit.ly/4aI1HfL
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
If you enjoy reading about ancient Rome, Dove & I recommend @emmasouthon.bsky.social's new book on slavery in the Roman Empire. Fascinating & mind-blowing. @simonandschuster.bsky.social bit.ly/4gmhZP0 #books #mustread
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
What's harder than writing historical fiction? Being true to historical characters! Whether you base your characters on real people or your imagination, there are things to keep in mind when writing about people from other times. Here are some times to help you as you write! bit.ly/4eAaQtb
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
"Nothing will stop you from being creative so effectively as the fear of making a mistake." -John Cleese #bookquote #quote
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
"If you would tell me the heart of a man, tell me not what he reads, but what he rereads." -Francois Mauriac What book(s) do you enjoy rereading the most? #bookquote #quote
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
What should you keep in mind while writing historical fiction? You need to write a great story, relatable characters, & include the history as more than just a backdrop. Today's blog post gives 4 tips to get you thinking about what that looks like. bit.ly/3QPSN98 #writing  #writingtips
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
"So long as you write what you wish to write, that is all that matters." -Virginia Woolf  #bookquote #quote
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
"The love of books is among the choicest gifts of the gods." -Arthur Conan Doyle #bookquote #quote
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Are you looking for the inside scoop on trad publishing? In my latest #authorchat, USA Today bestselling mystery author @karenodden.bsky.social dishes on her experiences writing for traditional publishers—and her best advice to other authors.  Check out her interview bit.ly/4dOToRo
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Dove's first official job as my assistant is to help me congratulate my friend @karenodden.bsky.social on the release of her newest book: AN ARTFUL DODGE. A Thrilling historical mystery—& check out that gorgeous artwork!  To find out more about the book, click here: bit.ly/3MovzF4
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
"Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one." -Terry Pratchett
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
How is next week June already?! Are you ready for summer? In my next newsletter we'll be talking hot tips for writing historical fiction & interviewing USA TODAY bestselling historical mystery author @karenodden.bsky.social ! Sign up now at bit.ly/4bb1nFV
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
A question I hear often is: What point of view should my book be in? There's no right answer, but there are certain things to consider. Today's blog looks at the different POV options & what to think about when making your decision. bit.ly/4dPDIMs #writing
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Congratulations to @karenodden.bsky.social! Her new Victorian mystery AN ARTFUL DODGE comes out 6/2 & is a definite must-read for mystery lovers! #booksky bookwyrmreader.blogspot.com/2026/05/an-a...
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
"My only conclusion about structure is that nothing works if you don't have interesting characters & a good story to tell." -Harold Ramis
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Hi everyone! Meet my new assistant editor, Dove. She's a rescue Belgian Malinois, which means after some on-the-job training, she'll probably be smart enough to take over my job. Forgive any typos you see for awhile, she's just started learning keyboarding. #stetpet
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Writing characters your readers will fall in love with helps immerse readers in your world, giving them people to cheer for & want to come back to in future books. Plot it or pants it, you need to know what your characters will do in any situation. Start asking them! bit.ly/4bb1nFV
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple & learn how to handle them, & pretty soon you have a dozen." -John Steinbeck
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
How is your book coming along?  I've started booking into this fall, but still have some spots open for the summer. If you're considering a developmental edit or manuscript evaluation, I'd love to talk to you! Looking for a writing coach? Let's see if we're a good fit!  bit.ly/4l9wHJ8
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Do you love getting lost in a good book, but aren't sure how to write that way for your readers? Beyond characters, plots & world-building, what do these stories have in common? Writing that immerses readers with deep POV. Here are 5 #writingtips for you to try! bit.ly/3PftvAG
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A big thanks to Linda Vadnais for her kind words. I enjoyed doing the manuscript evaluation for her historical fiction (based on family events!) & can't wait to see where she takes it from here! bit.ly/4l9wHJ8
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
"A writer is a world trapped in a person."- Victor Hugo
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
📚Fake-dating trope?✅ Humor & heat? ✅ Olympic twist?✅ Looking for a fun read #romancelandia? Check out The Cupid Dilemma, 5/12! Got me out of my reading slump bit.ly/4njZ9JV
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Jacob Carver @jacobcarver.one · 08/05/2026
Remember how when Blu-ray came out, every movie you bought included a DVD and a digital copy? I need book publishers to start doing that. When I buy a new book, I want to get a hardcover for my shelf plus the Kindle edition. #booksky
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A big thanks to @angieisaacs.bsky.social for her insightful interview on email lists & marketing in this month's newsletter! Publishing pros interested in doing future interviews, comment below. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletters for new interviews each month. bit.ly/AMEnew
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It's newsletter weekend! This month we're talking about writing deep POV: how do you erase the distance between your readers & characters? And you won't want to miss my interview with @angieisaacs.bsky.social —she's dishing on all things email marketing! Sign up now to read: bit.ly/AMEnew
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Anne Morgan 📚Editor & Book Coach 🖋 @annemorganedits.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Writing groups can be great places to get constructive feedback & meet amazing people. But it's important to remember that not every group is a fit for every person.  Here are 3 warning flags to watch out for—& then find a new group! Can you think of any others? bit.ly/4uhIloY
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