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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover

@writewayedits.com
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📖 Fiction editor. Story-focused, detail-driven. ☕ Here for book talk and strong coffee. 🔗 writewayedits.com/links

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 02/09/2025
Not every season of writing needs to be loud. Sometimes progress is quiet, steady, and entirely your own. This October, Prose in Progress returns—a free seasonal series to support fiction writers from start to finish, no matter your pace or path.
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 28/08/2025
A little reminder that stories are meant to be lived in, not kept tidy. Here’s to the books (and WIPs) that keep us up past bedtime. 📚💙
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025
Opening an editorial letter can feel overwhelming 🤮 But feedback is meant to guide you, not overwhelm you. Here are 10 tips for navigating developmental feedback with more confidence. 🧵
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 16/06/2025
Interested in big-picture feedback but not sure which service to choose? Both developmental edits and manuscript assessments focus on story-level elements—but the level of depth (and price tag) is very different. Read on for the differences: 1/7 ☕
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 11/06/2025
Manuscript revisions meet your morning routine. Here’s how the main stages of editing line up with a good cup of coffee. ☕ Which brew are you looking for? #BookSky #WritingCommunity
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 09/06/2025
Style guide. Style sheet. One's universal. One's personalized. Both help your story stay clear and consistent. Read on for a quick breakdown. 👇🏻 #WritingCommunity 1/9 ☕
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 02/06/2025
When I first started editing, I never wanted to be the person with the red pen that made writers feel small. I wanted to be the one who got it—who saw the potential in a messy draft, who left honest feedback and reader reactions in the margins...
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 29/05/2025
Feeling stuck in your self-edits? You’re not alone. I created Your Story Editing Roadmap to help fiction writers revise with more clarity, confidence, and direction—without the overwhelm.
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McKenna/MK Dean Mysteries @mckennadean.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
The real reason Jack had to die. 😆
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/05/2025
Wondering what kind of editing support you might need? Let's break it down! ☕ Manuscript Assessment (brew the foundation) ☕ Developmental Editing (press deeper) ☕ Copyediting (filter with care) ☕ Proofreading (the final pour) ☕ Personalized Editorial Support (your custom blend)
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 25/05/2025
The coffee’s brewed, the pages are warm, and the new Write Way Edits is officially live! ✨ I’ve been quietly reworking every part of my brand—from the visuals and messaging to my website and how I support fiction writers. And today, I’m ready to share it all with you.
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 17/03/2025
Join me this week for @writersworkout.bsky.social free, virtual conference! 💙📚 My presentation, Understanding the Copyediting Process, will be released on the YouTube channel tomorrow (Tuesday, March 18) @ 1 pm EST.
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 03/03/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 10/20: Libra (Don DeLillo) #booksky #BookChallenge 📚💙
book cover of "Libra" by Don DeLillo
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 24/02/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 9/20: Eragon #booksky #BookChallenge 📚💙
book cover of Christopher Paolini's "Eragon"
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 15/02/2025
💕 Love is in the details. Happy Valentine's Day! #BookEditor #FictionEditor #BookSky #WritingCommunity #MyValentine
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 14/02/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 8/20: Blood Meridian #booksky #BookChallenge 📚💙
book cover of "Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 13/02/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 7/20: Never Let Me Go #BookChallenge #BookSky 📚💙
book cover of "Never Let me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 13/02/2025
An editor turned down your manuscript? DON'T PANIC. Not every editor is the right fit for every manuscript—and that’s a good thing. When an editor says they might not be the right fit, it’s not about rejecting your book. It’s about making sure you get the best editing experience.
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 13/02/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 6/20: Atonement #BookChallenge #BookSky 📚💙
book cover for "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 11/02/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 5/20: East of Eden #BookChallenge #BookSky 📚💙
book cover of "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 10/02/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 4/20: The Devil in the White City #BookChallenge #BookSky 📚💙
book cover of Erik Larson's "The Devil in the White City"
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 07/02/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 3/20: The Babysitter's Club #BookChallenge #BookSky 📚💙
Book cover of "The Babysitters Club #1: Kristy's Great Idea" by Ann M. Martin
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 06/02/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 2/20: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #BookChallenge #BookSky 📚💙
Book cover of Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1 The Secret of the Old Clock
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 05/02/2025
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 1/20: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone #BookChallenge #BookSky 📚💙
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 03/02/2025
February is National Library Lover’s Month. 💙📚 Libraries are so much more than places filled with books. They are hubs of learning, creativity, and connection. They provide access to knowledge, tools, and opportunities. They offer a safe space for all voices.
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 30/01/2025
Thank you to Underdog Bookstore, AJ Somers, and Melissa Whitney for putting this together. 🩷 The charity auction is running from January 29th to 8:00PM February 5th.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 30/01/2025
I’m excited to be a part of the Book Lovers For LA charity auction benefitting 3 excellent organizations: the LA County Animal Care Foundation, the LA Fire Foundation, and the LA Regional Food Bank. I donated a copyedit/proofread of a fantasy manuscript. Any spice level and all subgenres welcome!
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 25/01/2025
🤔 Why are sample edits so important? 🤔 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏? A sample edit is a short excerpt from your manuscript (generally between 500 and 1,500 words) that you provide to an editor so they can assess your work and provide feedback. ⬇️
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 22/01/2025
✨ 5 things every writer should know about editing ✨ #WritingCommunity #BookEditing Editing is more than just a dreaded task. It’s the key to unlocking your manuscript’s full potential. It also offers insights and opportunities that help you grow as a writer. ⬇️
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Tanya Gold | Editor & Translator 💕📚 (they/iel) @tanyagold.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Hey, bookish friends 👋🏻 Book Lovers for LA is doing a fundraiser to benefit the LA Regional Food Bank, the LA County Animal Care Foundation, and the LA Fire Foundation. They're looking for bookish items and services to auction. #AmEditing #WritingCommunity docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
If you are querying a sci-fi novel and looking for comps, here's a database of titles published in the last five years you can search. #querying
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COMP-FINDER DATABASES | Allison Alexander
Databases of traditionally published debut, standalone, and first-in-series novels from the past five years.
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Veronica Bane @veronicabane.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚 Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 17/01/2025
Resources for writers affected by the LA wildfires: www.bookswell.club/blog/la-wild...
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Los Angeles 2025 Wildfires Resources for Writers – BookSwell
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 17/01/2025
This just SKYROCKETED to the top of my TBR. Wow, the timing...
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Don’t miss our latest PEN Ten interview with Edward Underhill, author of The In-Between Bookstore (Avon Books, 2025), where he speaks about his inspiration for the novel, his love of bookstores, and growing up queer and trans in the midwest: pen.org/edward-under...
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 17/01/2025
✨ 5 common concerns writers have about editors ✨ It's natural to feel uncertain when searching for or starting to work with an editor. Let’s address some common concerns so you can feel confident throughout the process. ⬇️
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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 13/01/2025
Hi 👋🏻 What you can expect from me here: Posts about writing. Posts about editing. Posts about publishing and marketing. Posts about being a single mom. Posts about coffee. Posts about my toddler stealing my sanity. Posts about freelancing. More posts about coffee.
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