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Beverly Johnson

@beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social
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Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable. Just trying to stay positive and share good vibes, cool books, and daily life

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Victoria Jayne @victoriajayne.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The vibe I'm bringing into fall! I hope you're looking forward to what this season will bring too
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
If you could ask your ideal beta reader one question about your manuscript, what would it be? #BetaReader #WritingCommunity #Authors
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P.G. Sundling @pgsundling.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
So you're saying my laundry needs a cliffhanger. 😂 Will P.G. Sundling run out of socks? 🧦 #writingCommunity #authorSky #writerSky #5amWritersClub
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Good morning to you all! Today is another day to make your draft a better one, whether that means one sentence, one scene, or one big revision. Progress is progress. Keep showing up! #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WIP #Drafting #EditorsOfBluesky #BookSky #WriteEveryDay #Motivation
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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The #WIPSnips word for August 11th is "test" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
August 11 - test
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 05/10/2025
If you drive a 2025/2026 Tesla or still use X, there really isn't an excuse. You really are just an asshole that looks the other way.
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Jon Adcock @jonadcock.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
#booksky
Not saying you should ignore your responsibilities, but your book has a cliffhanger & your laundry doesn’t
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Jon Adcock @jonadcock.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
#booksky
two pieces of life advise:

1. Carry a book with you everywhere

2. Build friendships with people who ask what you're reading.
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I’m a book expert and editorial consultant who helps indie authors take their manuscripts from messy first drafts to polished, publishable stories.
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Cluttered writing desk near a window with an open handwritten notebook, pen, coffee mug, and Moka pot. Decorated with books, flowers, a teal lamp, and a small Eiffel Tower figurine.
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
What’s one scene you keep rewriting but still doesn’t feel right? I think those are usually the ones closest to the story’s heart; they just haven’t found their shape yet. Drop yours below. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Plot vs. Flow: What’s the difference? Plot is what happens. Flow is how it happens. Quick check: read your first chapter aloud. If you stumble, your reader will too. What’s one chapter you’ve rewritten more than twice? #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
There’s a sentence in every draft that makes you pause and think, ‘Did I really write that?’ Sometimes it’s a gem. Sometimes it’s a mess. Either way, it’s yours. What’s one line in your WIP that surprised you for better or worse? #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Writers: what’s one small edit that shifted your whole story? For me, it’s the quiet ones a cut, a beat, a name tweak that unlock something I didn’t even see coming. Drop yours below. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I’m currently open for beta reading or editorial conversations with indie authors who want honest, detailed feedback. If you’re working on a romance, fantasy, or horror novel, let’s talk. No pressure, just a conversation. #AmWriting #EditingServices
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Writers: what’s one piece of feedback you received that completely changed how you saw your story? For me, it’s often the small notes a word change, a pause, a line cut that open up the whole manuscript. Drop yours below. I want to hear what shifted for you. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
If your current WIP had a soundtrack, what song would play over the opening scene? I’m building a playlist for the writers in this community. Drop your answer below. #WIP #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Writers: what’s the one scene you’re most excited to write (or already wrote) in your current WIP? The one that makes you whisper, 'This is why I write.' Drop yours below. I want to cheer you on. #WIP #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Unpopular opinion: The first draft is not for you. It’s for the page. Stop trying to make it beautiful. Make it exist. The beauty comes later; that’s what revision is for. Agree or disagree? #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #Drafting
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
The best revisions are the quiet ones: a word, a pause, a cut that lets a scene breathe. Writers: what’s one small revision that made a big difference? #AmEditing #WritingCommunity
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The best edits are invisible when a sentence flows, and a character sounds like themselves; that's revision doing its work. Writers: what's one small change that made a big difference? #AmEditing #WritingCommunity
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Hi! I'm Beverly. I polish manuscripts. Beta reads • Developmental edits • Line edits All genres. Honest feedback. DM me your genre, word count & summary. Reply within 24 hrs. No pressure, just reach out. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #BetaReaders
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The best edits are the ones you barely notice when a sentence just flows. Writers: what’s one small change that made a big difference in your draft? #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Love this idea, a space for an actual craft talk instead of just promo. That’s exactly what the writing community needs right now. I’m in. Are you planning to kick things off with a specific technical topic, or leave it open for whatever comes up? #WritingHub #AmWriting #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Hi! I'm Beverly. I polish manuscripts. Beta reads • Developmental edits • Line edits All genres. Honest feedback. DM me your genre, word count & summary. Reply within 24 hrs. No pressure, just reach out. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #BetaReaders
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Writers: what’s one thing you wish you’d known before your first draft? For me, it’s that the first draft doesn’t have to be good; it just has to be done. Drop your lesson below! #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #DebutAuthor
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
First novel finished that deserves a celebration! The next step can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure who to trust with your story. What's the biggest question you have about the editing process? #DebutAuthor #EditingServices #AmWriting #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Writers: What's one character choice you made that surprised even you? I love when characters take the wheel it's usually the best part of the draft. Drop yours below! #WIPSnips #AmWriting #WriteSky
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Saturday morning writing energy: what's the one thing in your WIP you're excited to tackle this weekend? The scene, the revision, the breakthrough you've been waiting for? Share it. I want to cheer you on. #WriteSky #WIP #AmWriting #5amWritersClub
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Weekend writing plans? I'm spending mine editing and maybe sneaking in some reading. What about you? #WriteSky #AmWriting
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Editing a manuscript this morning and found a paragraph so overwritten it made me laugh out loud. We all have those 'did I really write that?' moments. What's your most cringe first-draft line? (Safe space, no judgment!) #AmEditing #WritingCommunity
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Just spent an hour untangling a single paragraph. The author had buried the emotional beat under three layers of exposition. When we found it together? Magic. That's why I love this work. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Night owl writers, what's the one scene in your current WIP that keeps you up thinking? The one you can't wait to write tomorrow. Share it. I want to hear what's burning in your brain right now. #WriteSky #WIP #AmWriting #5amWritersClub
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
What's the scene you're most proud of in your current WIP? The one that made you think, 'Yes, THIS is why I write.' Share it, I want to celebrate with you. #WriteSky #WIP #AmWriting
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Pacing issue I see a lot: authors spend 50 pages on backstory before the plot starts. Your reader doesn't need to know everything upfront. Weave backstory in as the story unfolds. Keep them turning pages. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #wip
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Dialogue tag tip: 'said' is invisible to readers. Don't use 'exclaimed,' 'stated,' or 'uttered.' Stick with 'said' and let the dialogue itself carry the emotion. Your manuscript will be cleaner and stronger. What's your go-to dialogue tag? #WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmEditing
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Started as a beta reader because I loved books so much, I wanted to help make them better. Now I get to work with authors every day, and it's the best decision I've ever made. If you love stories, there's a way to make it your life's work. What drew you to writing? #AmEditing #WritingCommunity
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Just read some incredible writing from the indie authors on here. The talent in this community is seriously underrated. If you're working on a manuscript, you're in the right place. What is the title of the project you're currently working on? #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #IndieAuthor
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Which version makes you FEEL his anger? What's a show vs tell example from YOUR writing? #WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmEditing
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
To everyone who's been working on their manuscript for months: I see you. I know it's hard. I know you've rewritten chapter 3 a dozen times. But you're doing it. Keep going. Your story matters. How many times have YOU rewritten a chapter? #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Coffee shop editing session. There's something magical about working in a new space. The background noise actually helps me focus on the manuscript. Where do you do your best writing? #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #AmEditing
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Beverly Johnson @beverlyjohnson87.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
One thing I see in almost every manuscript: too many adverbs. Instead of "She walked slowly into the room," try "She crept into the room." One word does the work of two. Your readers will thank you. #WritingCommunity #AmEditing
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