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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

As one of my oldest clients, Kim is always amazing to work with. We can read each other’s minds and know exactly how we want to move forward with edits. #IndieBooks #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial

A person with brown hair and glasses holding up a book in front of their face. The book is The Glass Sword by Kim Alexander.

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Such a pretty princess! Percy is in her happy place on a pillow near me. #Cat #CatsAndBooks #Editor

Calico cat laying on a pillow on the couch

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Testimonial from Cheryl Harper, author of Can’t Help Falling in Love and Least Likely to Fall in Love 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial

Solid dark green background. Turquoise texts on the top that says, “Testimonials.” On the bottom right corner, the company name, “Book Light Editorial” is there in green font next to a dark jade colored flower. On the left side of the graphic, there is a golden raven sitting on a branch that is covered in flowers. The main text reads, “I've been lucky to work with several editors who've improved my books and made me a better writer. I appreciate Carly's style. The feedback is concise and easy to understand. Her willingness to discuss not just this first book but where I'm going in the series is a great help, the kind of support I need as I try something new.” -Cheryl Harper, USA Today best-selling author of Can't Help Falling in Love and Least Likely to Fall in Love”

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This YA fantasy is such a great representation of chronic illness. Maisie put so much of her heart into this book and it really shows. I love the humor and magic that we see all wrapped up in an accurate portrayal of having to deal with ableism. #AuthorAppreciation #IndieAuthor #BookRec

Woman holding up a book called A Little Less Invisible

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The furry thief was on the move again! This time Percy’s target was my English muffins. #Cat #CatProblems #Editor

Calico cat reaching for english muffins on a plate

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

With Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month starting today, I wanted to share some of the books by Latine authors that I would recommend and that you should add to your TBRs! Remember to read diversely year around. #BookRecommendations #LHM #LatineBooks

A graphic with various titles by Latine Authors. The text reads, “Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month Book Rec.” Titles listed: Mexican Gothic, The Bewitching, Trust by Hernan Diaz, When the Tides Held the Moon, The Alchemist, Love in the Time of Cholera, Her Body and Other Parties, Cemetery Boys, and You Had Me at Hola.

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I love how magical this book is. Space cats, starlight magic, battling monsters, and college! What more can you ask for? #AuthorAppreciation #IndieAuthor #Editor #BookRecommendation

Selfie of a woman with short dark black and green hair holding up a book called Of Swords and Starlight by Wren Jones.

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Can I use the excuse that my cat stole my desk chair as a good reason to stop work for the day? #Cat #CatProblems #Editor

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Echo using the pellet stove as the most uncomfortable pillow ever. Whyyyyy? #Cat #WeirdCat #CatThings

Gray cat resting its head on a pellet stove

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Obsessed with Little Miss Echo Sunshine 😍 #Cat #Sunshine #CatPicture

Gray cat sitting in front of window and the ray of sun hitting the cat

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The internal arc of a story is the character facing their wounds and flaws and changing, failing to change, or stagnating in their attempts to change. #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity

Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

On this week’s episode of Indie Author Appreciation, let’s talk about E.V. Belknap. E.V.’s humor is just impeccable. I laugh whenever I’m working on her books and it’s the best! #IndieBooks #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor

Cat smelling a book. The book is The Tenfold Tenants by E.V. Belknap

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We made it another week! The weekend is very much needed. Time for me and Echo to play Hades. What are your weekend plans? #WeekendPlans #Switch #Cat #Gaming

The main focus is a nintendo switch with a scene from the game Hades. Behind the switch is a gray cat

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

My indie author appreciation post for today is for Rara Hope! Rara’s writing is so poetic and beautiful. I love diving into her complex worlds and helping her pluck at the different threads. #IndieBooks #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor

A person with brown hair and glasses holding up a book in front of their face. The book is The Moon Could Only Weep.

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Every character is unreliable because they view the world through their own particular lens. #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

My husband built me a new computer! It has pretty lights and wood accents.. And oh yeah it's fast and works well. I guess that's important too. But look how pretty! #NewComputer #Computer #Editor

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Testimonial from the author of The Tenfold Tenants and Stake Around and Find Out, E.V. Belknap! 🎊 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Will this summer ever end? Percy is hot but will she ever move away from the window? Absolutely not.

calico cat laying down on a window cat bed

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Let’s do an indie author appreciation post and who better to start with than Kim Alexander. As one of my oldest clients, Kim is always amazing to work with. We can read each other’s minds and know exactly how we want to move forward with edits. #IndieBooks #AuthorServices #Editor #Bookish

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

When giving exposition to the reader, share why the information matters to your character. Color it with your character’s opinions. #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity

Solid black background. On both sides of the graphics, there are blue, orange, and red flowers. The main text says, “When giving exposition to the reader, share why the information matters to your character. Color it with your character’s opinions.”

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Every author should have a compassionate and insightful editorial team as part of their crew. From developmental editing to copyediting, we work with both indie and traditional authors to help forge their story. #WritingCommunity #Editor #AuthorServices

The image has a solid dark jade color background. In the bottom left corner, the company symbol is there which is an open book with a lightbulb in the center. The main text says, “Editing Familiars: The three aspects of our editorial approach.” There are three items in the middle; a golden raven, a black cat, and a jade dragon. Underneath each character, there is some text that reads, “The Raven: Knowledge and creativity, The Cat: Supportive and long-lasting partnerships, The Dragon: Protection of your voice and vision.”

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Testimonial from Kim Alexander, International best-selling author of the Demon Door series! 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial #Bookish

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Obsessed with the dark romance and dystopian (ala Divergent etc.) vibes of Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe! My only caution: be okay with having to wait until the sequel comes out. Because oh man, am I annoyed that I have to wait! #BookRecommendation #TBR

Woman holding up a book. The book is Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Need to convey emotions more effectively in your character’s POV? #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

See a nose, boop a nose. I didn’t make the rules. I just follow them #Cat #CatsAndBooks #BoopANose

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Testimonial from Romance author, Brooke Blair! 🎉 [ Testimonials, Writing Community, Author Community, Author Services, Editor ]

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Do you need Regency meets Jurassic Park? Admit it, you didn’t know you needed it until you read that line, and now you do! I love this book by my amazing client Wren Jones. And look at this pretty edition! [ Author Appreciation, Indie Author, Indie Book, Book Recommendation ]

The book Damsels and Dinosaurs is laying on a desk

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

What is everyone doing this weekend? I’m debating starting a new embroidery project. This was my last one! I love how the moth really pops with the dark blue background. #Embroidery #Hobby #Weekend #WeekendPlans

An embroidery of a pink fuzzy moth on a dark blue background

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Testimonial from Rebecca Thorne, author of the This Gilded Abyss and Can't Spell Treason Without Tea 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial #Bookish

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I love how magical this book is. Space cats, starlight magic, battling monsters, and college! What more can you ask for? [ Author Appreciation, Indie Author, Indie Book, Book Recommendation ]

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Here’s a fantastic testimonial from Maisie M. Meyers, author of A Little Less Invisible 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial #Bookish

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It's Disability Pride Month! Being disabled myself it's incredibly important to allocate some of my spoons to talking about it. Characters in books can be disabled and still have full lives, romances, adventures, etc. And I love that we are seeing that more and more.

A bookstack sitting on a desk. Books included: A Little Less Invisible by Maisie Meyers, Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (allegory for CFS/interpreted as such), The Wolf and His King by Finn Longman, Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, Even if We Break by Marieke Nijkamp, One for All by Lillie Lainoff, Spear by Nicola Griffith, The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer, The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I’ve heard so many of my friends rave about this book. I’ll let you all know my thoughts when I’m done! #CurrentRead #TBR

Flatlay image of the book I Who Have Never Known Men, sitting on top on a spiral journal.

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Carly Hayward @fromcarly.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This week’s author appreciation post goes to Wren Jones! The amount of heart that goes into her books is just lovely. I could cuddle with her ghosts all day, especially when there is a talking cat to entertain me. #IndieBooks #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor

A person with brown hair and glasses holding up a book in front of their face. The book is Practical Potions and Premeditated Murder by Wren Jones.

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