Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Well these mentorship programs are run by qualified professionals who are editors, authors and who have been in the industry for a while. Plus they're all part of associations that are regulated so I know their advice is legit. I wouldn't go for anyone else with these qualities 000
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Guidance that the manuscript hits right, whether or not my query letter is good and my synopsis is appropriate. 110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Writing fills my cup because it helps me process emotions, fall into that lovely flow state, turn nothing into something, revisit memories and, most importantly, makes me happy. 💜 Sometimes I think writing understands me before I understand myself. What fills your cup? ☕️✍️ 000
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Ahh I understand! Umm... I think yes and no. It's made spotting thing easier, it then I spot so much more that needs fixing 😅 110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I'm sorry but... You just said the same thing in two different ways. Did ChatGPT write that for you? 100
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 29/08/2026In the last year and a half: 5 completed manuscripts, 2 WIPs, character art commissioned, beta readers recruited. a lot of submissions sent into the void Today I’m looking back at the slightly terrifying, very exciting shift from ghostwriter to author. hannahballer.comhannahballer.comHannah Baller RSLMScottish romance author 220
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Meet Ellie-Marie Wilson and Rory MacKenzie, the MC's from my book The Wild Rover in The MacKenzie Chronicles!! Art by @dominiiart.bsky.social 000
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026inventingrealityediting.com/2026/07/24/b...inventingrealityediting.comBeware of New Beta Reader Scam on BlueskyWhile Bluesky so far has been a fairly scam-proof social media platform – thanks to its ability to create sharable moderation lists that block bad guys – that strength is being tested. Book marketi… 000
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Yeah they're so clearly a scam it's unreal 000
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Sorry but that's a beta read not a reader reaction 210
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026It's already gone through beta readers I need readers reactions mostly. 110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026To see if it makes sense more than anything! 110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Very sad! I didn't see any AI looking ones but it is disheartening to hear this 060
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 25/07/2026This #questpit has seen some brilliant graphic visuals for pitches and agent guides, well done everyone for their hard work! Lets support each other as writers now! #authorthread #authorsupport #writersjourney #writingjourney 0110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026And you!! I love the comps of your book already 000
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Who else loves a cinnamon-roll guy then moonlights as a 🥵 bad boy biker? 010
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I love the idea of folklore that's unsettling! 010
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I loved both of these books, plus I actually gave Humphreys an interview once!! that was epic. This concept looks great! 010
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Awesome, what other books with these elements have you read? Just an FYI I'm not looking for betas 000
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I loved Ashley Bennetts series, very kinky! 110
Reposted by Hannah BallerAdelaide Cabernet (is Querying✨️) @addiecabwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026MATE X TENTACLES & TRIATHLONS After Noah, a hard of hearing thief, moves in with siren Jasper, their accidental, corrupted mating bond must be severed before it kills them. 🧜♂️ Siren x The Surfer Immune to His Song 🌊 Fantasy Set in San Diego 🏄♂️ Standalone w/ Series Potential #QuestPit #Q #A #PR 3215160
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Yay! Watch this space then, I'm querying! 110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Thank you! It had to be done: bad boy X cinnamon roll guy 110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026MASKED AT MIDNIGHT: Friends-to-lovers gets complicated when Stefanie falls for a masked biker online, unaware he is Peter, her librarian best friend and flatmate. Every message and lie draws them closer and makes his secret harder to confess. #QuestPit #Q #A #R 3245
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026THE WILD ROVER: A New York travel writer expects a Highland assignment, not a reckless bagpiper pursued by a London loan shark. 🏴 As Kilbray becomes home, Ellie must choose between the career waiting overseas and staying to fight for Rory and the village she loves. #QuestPit #Q #A #R #U 1184
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I just found out about it, I have 4 manuscripts that are complete but no idea how to do this on here! What do we need to do? 100
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 22/07/2026I have finished my line edit of MASKED AT MIDNIGHT, and I'm looking for a small group of romance readers to give the manuscript one final read before I begin querying! Expect: friends-to-lovers, small town/village community, secret identity and Scottish. If this sounds like your thing, comment or DM 430
Reposted by Hannah Baller#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#Giveaway Time to prepare for #DVpit! Enter from July 13-18, 2026 to win query and/or first pages critiques from agents! TO ENTER: • repost this post • AND reply with your category & genre! (e.g. YA Fantasy) • Entries must be for completed, unpublished work. Full rules: dvpit.carrd.co#giveaway 236136253
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Surely Penguin would have to be ok with that? Isn't that their whole model? 😂 010
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Hi, what sort of help are you offering? I have no budget right now for paid betas 110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 11/07/2026That is the beta reading. Funds are low so I cannot pay anyone 110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 11/07/2026I have only requested Arc-level feedback which is free 110
Hannah Baller @thewritingsofhan.bsky.social · 07/07/2026What do you mean? I haven't finished the manuscript yet 110