Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Had an amazing time at Zion national Park! Absolutely perfect weather and a campsite next to the river. E bikes were a brilliant way to get around the park and take in the majesty while making our way to the trailheads to hike. We had moon cakes and slept with the river to allow us to sleep  010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Toasting with a ramekin of chocolate chips: an MG fantasy author signed with an agent and fab plans are afoot. Huzzah! Keep at it, creative friends 🔥🤩 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Edited a story set in Nigeria while on the Pacific Beach boardwalk at Woody’s. Always wanted to sit here for a hot cocoa and the peaceful view, but it took decades to change “I should someday…” to “I’m doing that today.” Glorious. Also: in a “just do it” phase of life. #mobileediting 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Editing outside before San Diego reaches melting temp. Will flee to A/C-cooled location very soon, I can tell. #mobileeditingoffice 000
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Editing an MG thriller set in an unusual school, so I took my laptop to work on it at my alma mater, SDSU. 🎓✏️📚#MobileEditingDay 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Hanging at Chula Vista‘s, Bonita-Sunnyside library! 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026My son made baklava for the first time 😋 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Happening in a few days. Getting excited! 162
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026When I posted my last Ramekin of Chocolate Chips toast, a writer said, "Was that for me?" Because it could've been -- turns out she has a manuscript sale to celebrate. So, bring on the Ramekin of Chocolate Chips, because, my writers friends, projects are still selling. Keep at it! #Persistance 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 09/05/2026It was my honor to be a part of @sarashacter.bsky.social’s journey in creating this fantastic MG novel for kids ❤️📘🥳 151
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Happy book birthday, Angela Cervantes 🥳👏📘 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Publishers Weekly article about it: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...publishersweekly.comChronicle Opens Slush Pile to Celebrate Children’s Book WeekIn conjunction with Children’s Book Week, May 4–10, the San Francisco-based publisher is opening its slush pile to unagented children’s book creators. 000
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026To celebrate Children’s Book Week, Chronicle Children's Books is open to unagented children’s book creators. www.chroniclebooks.com/pages/submis... 120
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 25/04/2026The PW article: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...publishersweekly.comNew Adult Comes of AgeThe category aimed at 18–24 year olds, which blew up during the pandemic thanks to BookTok, is finally being codified by the industry, as the Big Five begin to launch their own dedicated New Adult imp... 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 25/04/2026"In the last two years, 4 of the Big 5 publishers have launched imprints wholly devoted to a burgeoning category of fiction readers—'new adults.'"- Publishers Weekly, April 2026. My 2014 book about how to write New Adult fiction: 120
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Congratulations to winner Emily Roberts!deareditor.comWinner – The Editor’s 30-Year Celebration “Free Edit” Giveaway | DearEditor.comDear Readers… We have a winner for The Editor's 30-Year Celebration giveaway of a FREE Substantive Edit of a full picture book manuscript (up to 900 words) or the first 20 pages of a chapter book, Mid... 020
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I was going to ask if you need the subscription to linktree, as I use it for free just for my links and you could do that. Then I checked out your static website page and I see that allows you to do so much more, even as you are able to post just one link in your social media bios. That’s great 110
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026To celebrate my 30th year editing books for young readers, I'm giving away a FREE edit of a picture book manuscript (up to 900 words) or the first 20 pages of a chapter book, MG, YA, New Adult, or graphic novel (text only) manuscript. Go to DearEditor.com to enter! www.deareditor.com/2026/04/free... 1156
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Huzzah! Poured myself a ramekin of chocolate chips to celebrate a ⭐️book contract⭐️for a picture book writer I worked with! She rocked this story. I’m telling you, KEEP CREATING. Don’t be discouraged by the times. Book deals are still happening 🎉⭐️📗📘📙 091
Reposted by Deborah HalversonDearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social · 07/04/2026The article about 1st quarter 2026 covers the hard stuff, but this is in it, too. 0157
Reposted by Deborah HalversonDearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social · 31/03/2026When you over-explain in your novel, you risk bogging down scenes, slowing the pacing of the whole story, and even losing readers altogether. But sometimes you need to explain things! Here's how to find a balance when you are writing your manuscript. 073
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 25/03/2026My son surprised me with a cake that says “12k views” after hearing a video I just posted is going strong on TikTok. What a supportive sweetie🥰🎂 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Will publishers frown if you use A.I. for grammar and spell checking? 112
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Looking forward to Saturday's workshop! 000
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Will using A.I. to grammar and spell check your manuscript make publishers frown? We may have an answer. Read this and reader responses on DearEditor.com's post today: bit.ly/4s5e8sw 110
Reposted by Deborah HalversonDearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Good publishing news ⭐️📚 021
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 09/02/2026At the San Diego County Library in Vista this month. Fun! 000
Reposted by Deborah HalversonDearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social · 29/01/2026A quick update on chapter book trends 012
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Might co-author someday? Here’s a thing to know. 000
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Cool! I answered 200 questions and found out my Top 5 Strengths. Clearly I was born to be an editor. Guiding writers, supporting their growth & goals & pushing them to improve, digging into the techniques of writing and storytelling. It's all here. No wonder I still love what I do after 30 years. 110
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Just plunked a hot chocolate bomb in my Santa mug of hot milk. 110
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Who else had pie for breakfast today? 🖐 130
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Startled myself when perusing PW Children's Bookshelf newsletter and my face popped up. 🤣 So cool to get a writeup in PW. 050
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Nestlé Coco in hot water v Nestlé Coco in hot milk. Verdict: both make me very happy. 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 23/11/2025Any day you get to say bug-a-boos is a good day. 🙌 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 23/11/2025Yay! I get to make a chocolate-chips-in-a-ramekin toast to an author who heard back from the acquisition meeting: it’s a YES! ✨ Persistence ✨ 140
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Proud to be on the Way-Word Writers Podcast! The nuances of revising a manuscript from the First draft to Final. youtu.be/Vy0LhenJHxg?...youtu.beEPISODE 96 Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Revision with Editor & Author Deborah HalversonYouTube video by Way-Word Writers 030
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Ha - Talk about an accountability self-hack! Just saw this quote from Colleen Hoover in an Elle Magazine article that announces new books she's writing. "The more pressure there is on me, the more likely I will get them done," Hoover tells the magazine. "So print that s***t."🤣 000
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Thanks, Lee. I sure try to be helpful! 010
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 14/11/2025This 90-minute, in-depth presentation will cover the latest acquisition trends, current market needs, the launch of several new imprints, plus industry-wide efforts to navigate economic forces, AI, and book banning. Hear key insights essential for anyone looking to sell a book in today’s market! 180
Reposted by Deborah HalversonDearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Writing a scary story? Three pitfalls to avoid, and ways to avoid them. 131
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Jodie Benveniste sent me a candy bar with a copy of her fab new YA novel Everything’s Absolutely Fine. The protagonst told her to send me chocolate. 😅 A perk of editing a book is bonding with the characters! 000
Reposted by Deborah HalversonDearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social · 22/10/2025How to EFFECTIVELY write Multiple POVs. Telling a story through several characters’ viewpoints CAN be tricky but it’s SO worth it when you get it right. 011
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Lovely day for editing on the patio. #peaceful #focused 000