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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 21h
It's International Podcast Day! 🎙️ Podcasts help authors and small businesses share expertise and reach new audiences. A few of my favorites for writers and editors: -The Modern Editor -The Editor's Half Hour -Alexa's Publishing Chat What's in your rotation? #PodcastDay #AmLearning
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Looking for trusted partners for your publishing journey? ✍️ My free Service Providers List for Indie Authors connects you with vetted editors, designers, formatters, and marketers. 🔗 subscribepage.io/RfYhiQ #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Consistency in writing isn’t rigidity—it’s freeing your team from second-guessing every word choice. Clear, current style guidelines mean less debating and more creating. That’s the quiet work a style sheet does. 💡 Refresh yours this fall: bit.ly/4wtCXzY #MotivationMonday #BrandVoice
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A comms manager told me everything they published was "getting shot full of holes." 😬 We built a custom style guide and reviewed each newsletter. Confidence and morale climbed—and readers stopped spotting errors. How does your team catch its own mistakes? #EditingTips #ContentStrategy
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the only thing we can't afford to lose. ✍️ Outsourcing your writing and editing buys that time back. What would you do with the hours? #TimeManagement #EditingTips
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This summer I surveyed my small-business clients, and 80% said they value help with their house style. Style sheets hold your message together across every platform—when they’re current. Keeping them current is the part that slips. ➡️Let’s fix that: bit.ly/4wtCXzY #HouseStyle #EditingServices
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
September 24 is National Punctuation Day—show your commas and em dashes some love! 📅 Proper punctuation means clarity and credibility, whether it's content for clients or your next book. What punctuation mark trips you up most? #NationalPunctuationDay #EditingMatters
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's officially fall! Is your company ready? 🍂 New product descriptions, a website refresh, a seasonal newsletter—I provide content writing, copyediting, and proofreading for all of it. How are you prepping for the season? #SmallBizSupport #EditingTips
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Pssst—my Self-Editing Starter Kit is FREE. ✍️ Checklists, style sheet templates, Word shortcuts, and more, delivered when you join the BulletProof Bulletin. 🔗 bws-self-editing-starter-kit.subscribepage.io #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Refreshing your style sheet this fall? Don’t start from scratch. Start from a template, then customize the sections that matter—reference guides, numbers, punctuation, key terms. 🔗 Post + my free template: bit.ly/4wtCXzY #StyleSheet #FreeResource
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Writing and editing is time consuming—no way around it. ⏳ Outsource to a pro, invest a little time up front, and reclaim the hours you'd spend on research, drafts, and revisions. How would you spend that time back? #IndieAuthor #EditingTips
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
One of the things I love about #ACESVCON26 is having the chance to chat with other editors in between sessions. Today, I'm collecting suggestions for professional development books for editors, freelancers, and business owners. What books have helped you in your career? #ProfessionalDevelopment
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Writing your first nonfiction book solo? You still need a style sheet. It keeps your choices consistent from chapter 1 to the end—so you’re not flipping back to check how you styled a term. ➡️ How to build a style sheet: bit.ly/4wtCXzY #WriterWednesday #IndieAuthor
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Calling all editors! #StetChat is an hourlong live conversation for the editing community, and today's topic is red flag roulette. ✍️ StetChats run on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET. Come join the conversation! #EditingCommunity #WritingCommunity
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Every day is a fresh start to learn and grow—whether you're researching, drafting, or revising. ✨ You've got this. What are you working on today? #AuthorLife #IndieAuthorSupport
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A client once handed me a style sheet she called Frankensteined—cobbled together until nobody could use it. We updated and reformatted it. Result: less back-and-forth over corrections, fewer errors, more time saved. Has your style sheet seen better days? bit.ly/4wtCXzY #Editing #BrandConsistency
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Your editor can be your accountability partner. 🤝 Commit to a deadline, and I'll check in to keep you on track—plus offer feedback and a fresh perspective when you're stuck. Why go it alone? How do you stay accountable? #IndieAuthor #EditingTips
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#TuesdayTip: Every time you update your style sheet— 1. Update the changelog (who, what, when) 2. Note the section you revised 3. Save under a new name Simple version control keeps your team off outdated copies. 🔗 More: bit.ly/4wtCXzY #StyleSheet #EditingMatters
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
September 8 is International Literacy Day. 📚 I believe clear, accessible communication empowers people—whether you're telling your story, building your brand, or teaching your audience. Every word counts. How do you keep your writing accessible? #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyForAll
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
"You bring out the best in our magazine to help ensure our readers feel seen and cared for through your conscious language edits." —Kylee Coleman, Colorado Country Life ✍️ Representation in media matters. How does your team approach it? #ConsciousLanguage #EditingTips
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#ReadABookDay is about sharing the experience. 📚 The EFA Virginia chapter hosts a weekly professional development book club—open to all EFA members and guests. We're reading Dreyer's English this month. Come join us! What are you reading right now? #EFA #EditingCommunity
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
“Health care” or “healthcare”? Serial comma or not? Capitalize “board of directors”? Your house style sheet answers all of it—and keeps your brand consistent when your team changes. Fall is a good time to refresh yours. ➡️ What to include and how: bit.ly/4wtCXzY #HouseStyle #EditingMatters
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Calling all editors! #StetChat is an hourlong live conversation for the editing community, and today's topic is style sheets. ✍️ StetChats run on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET. Come join the conversation! #EditingCommunity #WritingCommunity
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Writing the manuscript is only the beginning. Self-publishing runs from editing through layout, proofreading, and marketing—and the order matters. My free guide maps every step so nothing slips through. What trips you up most? 👇 bit.ly/4wyttnT #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#MotivationMonday In a study of 584 readers, people who didn't understand something blamed themselves, not the writer. Readers trust what you give them. Write clearly and honor that trust this week. 💡More results from the value of editing study: bit.ly/4ywLaFN #WritingCommunity #EditingMatters
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Out-of-office should mean exactly that. 🧳 One client handed me her draft, left her laptop home, and fully unplugged. Once your project is in my hands, you rest. Let's talk. 📬 #EditorialSupport #WorkLifeBalance
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Want faster, more collaborative revisions? Track Changes is a game-changer for writers and editors. ✍️ Learn how it works—and why it matters—in this quick guide: bit.ly/4maRko9 #EditingTips #TrackChanges
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Editing isn't about policing grammar. It's about getting your message to the reader who needs it, in the form they want it. That's the work I do at BulletProof Writing Services. Let's find the right level of editing for your project. ➡️ bit.ly/4ywLaFN #EditingSupport #SmallBizCommunications
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Writing can feel isolating—but you don't have to do it alone. 💬✍️ My free Guide to Self-Care for Writers and Editors guide covers support systems, impostor syndrome, and nourishment. Get it here ➡️ bit.ly/3KpOWvU #WritingCommunity #SelfCare
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Think multitasking saves time? Think again. Only about two percent of people are true supertaskers. Writing? Just write. Revising? Silence the notifications. Focus finishes faster. 💡 #WritingTips #Productivity
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
A finding from the new study on the value of editing: Readers can value good editing and still question the cost. About half felt it was worth it. My job is matching the level of editing to what your project actually needs. 🔗 bit.ly/4ywLaFN #EditingMatters
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
You could write your book alone. But working with editors makes it stronger. ✍️ #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Writing for your business is a team effort—and sometimes a piece just isn't working. As a conscious language advocate, I help teams handle thorny, sensitive topics with care. Our language choices matter. 💬 #ConsciousLanguage #EditingMatters
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#WriterWednesday Nearly every reader interviewed in a new study brought up audience on their own—they want writing built for them. Tailoring to your reader isn't a nicety. It's what earns their attention. 🔗 bit.ly/4ywLaFN #WritersOfBluesky
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It’s #StetChat day! This hourlong, live conversation for the editing community is at 4 p.m. ET. Today's discussion is on editorial certificates and courses. Set your alarm, then join the conversation this afternoon! #ProfessionalDevelopment #EditingCommunity
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Keeping up with style and industry changes is a lot when you're busy. My monthly newsletter rounds it up for you. Sign up and get my free Self-Editing Starter Kit too ➡️ subscribepage.io/BulletproofBulletin #WritingTips #IndieAuthor
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Saying it louder for the people in the back: High-quality editing is an investment. 💡 A pro helps you scope the right level, budget, and timeline—no guesswork. How do you budget for editing? #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
A thousand readers might skim past a typo. One reader—a hiring manager or a judge—might not. A Maine dairy paid millions over a single missing comma. When the stakes are high for one reader, edit to meet them. ➡️ bit.ly/4ywLaFN #EditingMatters #SmallBizCommunications
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Need help with your manuscript but not sure who to hire? My free guide connects you with vetted pros in editing, layout, marketing, and more. 🎯 Grab it here ➡️ subscribepage.io/RfYhiQ #WriterResources #EditingServices
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
How do you market your editing business without the hard sell? ✍️ Our Virginia EFA chapter meets tomorrow (8/13) at 2 p.m. to share low-pressure marketing strategies. Members and guests welcome. 🔗 bit.ly/4p6GIt5 #EditorialFreelancers #EditorsOfBluesky
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
#TuesdayTip Copyediting alone didn't shift the average reader's opinion of quality, per a new 584-reader study. Combined editing did. Start your edit with structure and content, not a last-minute proofread. 🔗 bit.ly/4ywLaFN #WritersOfBluesky #EditingMatters
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Did you know? The Virginia EFA chapter hosts a professional development book club every week. 📚 Learning in community means we swap ideas and grow together. Open to all EFA members and guests. Come join us as we discuss Dreyer's English! #EFA #WritingCommunity
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚 Put down the phone, silence the notifications, and pick up a book today. What are you reading right now? #BookLoversDay #AmReading
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Writing alone can quietly slide from freedom into isolation. One client told me it was a relief to finally talk through her manuscript with a partner. That's the work I love. ✍️ Ready for an editor in your corner? #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
New research funded by ACES surveyed 584 readers on one question: do readers prefer edited writing? Short answer: yes—but structure and clarity move readers more than grammar alone. Four findings for authors and business writers: bit.ly/4ywLaFN #EditingMatters
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
"[Holly] not only ensures our publications are clear and error-free but also offers helpful feedback on how to refine our writing." —Haley Jansen, SCI REMC Clean copy is the baseline. Helping your team grow a little stronger each month is the real win. #EditingMatters #WritingCommunity
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Calling all editors! #StetChat is happening this afternoon, 4–5 p.m. ET. Today's topic: worldbuilding. ✍️ Set your alarm and come join the conversation! #EditorsOfBluesky
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Strong content doesn't happen by accident. A style sheet helps you make clear, repeatable decisions that save time and cut revision fatigue. Grab my free template ➡️ subscribepage.io/tcB6ZN #WritingTips #ContentStrategy
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Happy Paperback Book Day! 📚 Today marks when Penguin first started publishing its paperbacks in 1935. Head to your library or local bookstore and pick up a paperback. Fiction, nonfiction, graphic novel, poetry—anything goes, as long as it’s a paperback! #ReadingCommunity #AmReading #IndieAuthor
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BulletProof Writing Services @bulletproofwriting.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Writing can feel isolating, but you don't have to do it alone. ✍️ My free guide shares ways to build a support system, quiet impostor syndrome, and stay nourished. What helps you refill the well? bit.ly/3KpOWvU #WritingCommunity #SelfCare #WriterWednesday
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