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Phillies are playing in their third “win or go home” game this week. The start time moved to 8 PM. I’m already at 2 PM-game anxiety.

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 7h

You’re 20K words into your MS and you realize the premise doesn’t quite work. Do you: A) Start over B) Keep going and fix it during revision C) Pretend you didn’t notice D) Cry, eat something, and open the MS tomorrow😀 #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthors

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's all on the line today. Let's Go Phillies! ♥️⚾

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Look what arrived! Yes, I know it came out last year. Yes, I know there’s an online subscription. Yes, [Mom], I do use it often enough to have a hard copy. This is what excitement looks like when you’re an editor. 😂 #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

The picture is the cover of The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition.

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Taking a break from editing to watch the Phillies. ♥️⚾

Photo of a scorebook for the top of the inning showing the Phillies lineup and the Braves outfield.

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Would you rather revise: A secondary character who steals scenes or A secondary character who is static #authors #amwriting #writers #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Revision can be magical (yes, really). All of us have a favorite scene and love how it just works. Consider what makes the scene so fantastic, then explore ways to apply that element to a scene you might not love as much. #authors #amediting #writers #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Playoffs, here we come! ♥️⚾ #RingTheBell

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Here we go. Game 162. ♥️⚾

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Let's Go Phillies! ♥️⚾

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I believe: - Revision should be as exciting and fulfilling as writing - Looking at our drafts differently can reveal new possibilities 1 email/day to move your manuscript forward. December 7 - 18 | $19 | Waitlist Open #writers #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub www.robynedits.com/12daysrevisi...

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12 Days of Revision Waitlist | Robyn Edits

Join the waitlist for an email course that focuses on one revision decision a day so you'll always know what to do next to move your manuscript forward.

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

First-Line Friday Drop your WIP’s first line below and I'll tell you if it makes me want to read the second. No line edits or grammar critiques. Just my honest reaction as a reader. I'll respond to as many as I can. #authors #amwriting #writers #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dear Editor - Beta reader feedback has been rolling in. I was excited to read it, but my heart sank when I saw this consistently: “The pacing is slow, but I could not put this book down!” How can both of these be true? 1/2 #authors #amwriting #writers #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

After hours of research and targeting just the right agents, she stared at her empty inbox months into #amquerying, She knew this book was good. Beta readers said so. So what was wrong? 🧵1/2 #authors #amwriting #writers #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Would you rather revise: A villain who isn’t scary or A villain who isn’t a worthy opponent #authors #amwriting #writers #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#AUVB won in a 5 set thriller tonight over Holy Cross. AU came back from two sets down and fought off two match points in the 4th. It was a great Patriot League match. #TalonsUp #AmericanUniversity ♥️💙🦅

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Thank you to the person who said you can change the baseball broadcast audio on AppleTV to local radio. I didn't catch your name, but you changed my life for watching sports on AppleTV. Thank you and go Phillies! ⚾♥️

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

First-Line Friday Drop your WIP’s first line below & I'll tell you if it makes me want to read the second. No line edits or grammar critiques. Just my honest reaction as a reader. I'll respond to as many as I can. #authorsky #amwriting #writersky #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🎯Goal: Increase urgency How would you revise this sentence to increase urgency and why? She hurried down the hallway, her heart pounding as she realized she was running out of time. #authorsky #amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm excited to announce In Their Words, an interview series on my blog featuring #authors, #illustrators, & #narrators. This series has been a long time coming & I'm thrilled the launch is almost here. Follow along to meet the first author & hear their story - in their words.

Background is a compilation of the three backgrounds that will be used for the In Their Words series: a book, a paint splatter, and books with a headset. The black center square says In Their Words, Coming Soon to the Robyn Edits Blog.

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What's keeping me entertained lately: 📖 Hawk & Sparrow by Ayana Gray 🎧 The Tenant by Frieda McFadden; narrated by Will Damron and Christine Lakin 📺 Phillies ♥️ 📚 Library Hold: Someone Else’s Husband by Kimberly McCreight #authorsky #amwriting #writingcommunity #indieauthor 📚💙

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What's your plate look like this week? Here's mine: Copyediting, beta reading, judging a writing competition, reviewing magazine submissions, attending a talk on AI & publishing, & watching the Phillies & volleyball. #authorsky #amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

First-Line Friday Drop your WIP’s first line below & I'll tell you if it makes me want to read the second. No line edits or grammar critiques. Just my honest reaction as a reader. I'll respond to as many as I can. #authorsky #amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

You’re 20K words into your MS & you realize the premise feels a little off. Do you: A. Start over B. Go back & revise the first 20K C. Keep writing & deal with it later D. Cry, eat something, and open the MS tomorrow #authorsky #writersky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthors

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I prooflisten to audiobooks & caught this mispronunciation: Been pronounced as both “bin” and “bean.” I flagged each instance of “been” so the narrator & author could decide & record the necessary pickups. #authorsky #writersky #amediting #writingcommunity #indieauthors #narrators #audiobooks

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Would you rather revise: A character with unclear motivation or A character with an inconsistent personality #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

First-Line Friday Drop your WIP’s first line below and I'll tell you if it makes me want to read the second. No line edits or grammar critiques. Just my honest reaction as a reader. I'll respond to as many as I can. #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Ask the Editor: "After the big reveal that Lucy did it, I got beta reader feedback that said, 'Who the hell is Lucy?' "What am I supposed to do with that?" What do you think? 👇 #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Here’s a comment I left in a MS & why: “Wait, this character is alive? WHAT?!” #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor 🧵1/3

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This course combines my love of editing with my ISD experience. When revising, all of us have thought, “Now what?” I designed this class to help answer that question. We’ll explore 1 story element each day so you can you move your manuscript forward. I can’t wait to share this course with you.

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Would you rather revise: “Un-aliving” a character too early or Keeping a character around too long #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations on finishing your draft! ❓ Now what? ✉️ 12 Days of Revision is an email course with one decision a day so you know exactly what to do next. 🗓️ December 7–18 Waitlist: www.robynedits.com/12daysrevisi... #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #indieauthor

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12 Days of Revision Waitlist | Robyn Edits

Join the waitlist for an email course that focuses on one revision decision a day so you'll always know what to do next to move your manuscript forward.

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

What about your manuscript keeps you up at night? As an editor, I worry most about copyediting because there are style guide and style sheet rules. Consistency is my superpower, but I still worry. #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Sports I'm looking forward to watching today: (EDT) LLWS 10 AM - Ohio vs. Japan 3 PM - Curaçao vs Nevada MLB - 4:07 PM - Phillies @ Angels (grateful for the early game!) WVB - 4:00 PM - American University @ Virginia #TalonsUp Let's Go AU! ♥️💙🦅

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

In a thriller in the Meltzer Center AU takes down Northwestern 3-2! ♥️💙🦅🏐 Let's Go AU!!! #AmericanUniversity #volleyball #PatriotLeague #TalonsUp

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Volleyball season is back! 🏐 American University is opening up the season with the inaugural match on Barry Goldberg Court tonight, Friday, August 28, against Georgetown. 🕕6:00 PM 📍Meltzer Center 📺ESPN+ Let’s Go AU! #TalonsUp ♥️💙🦅 #WomensVolleyball #Volleyball #PatriotLeague #NCAAVolleyball

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

First-Line Friday Drop your WIP’s first line below and I'll tell you if it makes me want to read the second. No line edits or grammar critiques. Just my honest reaction as a reader. I'll respond to as many as I can. #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ask the Editor: How early in the manuscript should the stakes be clear? The first paragraph? By the end of Chapter 1? Somewhere in between? What do you think? 👇 #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Here’s a comment I left in a MS & why: Why is this particular SC in this scene? Are they part of the chorus? 🧵 1/2 #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

"The seeds of dreams are often found in books." - Dolly Parton Through the Imagination Library, you helped millions of children discover the joy of reading and put dreams within reach. Thank you for believing in the power of a book. 💙📚

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Would you rather revise: A slow first chapter or A rushed final chapter #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Where does your story need to breathe? I love this question, especially for writers of taut, intense stories. A story can still have tension and a fast pace, and give readers a space to catch their breath and reflect. #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

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Robyn @robynws.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

First-Line Friday Drop your WIP’s first line below and I'll tell you if it makes me want to read the second. No line edits or grammar critiques. Just my honest reaction as a reader. I'll respond to as many as I can. #authorsky #writesky #amediting #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub

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