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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 02/09/2025

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Prose in Progress returns this October

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 02/09/2025

No word count goals. No pressure. Just writing support, thoughtful encouragement, and space to reflect. 🌿 Progress doesn’t have to be loud to matter. Make it yours.

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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

Remember: feedback is meant to support you, not overwhelm you. You’re in control of what changes you make and how you make them.

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 10: Ask questions. Feedback should be a conversation, not a one-way report. A quick clarification can save hours of second-guessing. 🧵

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 9: Try "what if" thinking. Unsure about a suggestion? Test it in a low-stakes draft. Even if it doesn't stick, it might spark an even stronger solution. 🧵

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 8: Compare your plan with your editor's. Which steps move your story closer to your goals? Sometimes the best path is a blend of both approaches. 🧵

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 7: Write out a game plan. You don't need to fix everything at once. Start with one major area—like plot or character development—and work in manageable chunks. 🧵

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 6: Separate craft from self. Feedback critiques the story on the page, not your worth as a writer. Holding that perspective makes feedback easier to apply. 🧵

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 5: Review comments. Comments in your manuscript (if applicable) show you feedback in context. They connect the big-picture points in your letter to specific pages in your manuscript. 🧵

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 4: Highlight helpful takeaways. Mark the suggestions that resonate, questions you want to revisit, or themes that feel exciting. They’ll serve as "early wins." 🧵

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 3: Focus on your strengths. Recognize what's working well first. It boosts confidence and helps you approach feedback with clarity instead of defensiveness. 🧵

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 2: Take breaks. Feedback takes time to sink in. Stepping away shifts you from "react" mode to "reflect" mode. Your subconscious often keeps working in the background. 🧵

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/08/2025

Tip 1: Skim first, absorb later. Read your Editorial Letter once without reacting or taking notes. Let it sit for a day or two. You'll absorb more clearly when you return. 🧵

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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

Choose a developmental edit if: 🔸 you’re revising a complete draft 🔸 you want detailed comments and structural support 🔸 you’re ready to shape your story scene by scene and go deeper into the revision process 7/7 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 16/06/2025

Choose a manuscript assessment if: 🔸 you’re in an early draft stage 🔸 you want guidance before diving into deeper edits 🔸 you’re working with a tighter budget but still want big-picture support 6/7 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 16/06/2025

Both services help you strengthen the core of your story. The right choice depends on where you are in your revision process, how much feedback you want or need, and how much time and budget you’re able to invest. So which one might you need? 5/7 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 16/06/2025

Developmental editing: Best for bold roast revisions—deep, rich, and ready for a thorough brew cycle. Manuscript assessment: Best for a light roast look—helpful feedback that still lets you steep at your own pace. 4/7 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 16/06/2025

A manuscript assessment (also called an evaluation or a mini dev edit) provides feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of your story without in-manuscript comments. 🔸 detailed Editorial Letter only 🔸 insights on what’s working and suggestions for revision 🔸 guidance on next steps 3/7 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 16/06/2025

Developmental editing offers in-depth, scene-level feedback on the structure, plot, pacing, character arcs, and worldbuilding of your story. 🔸 detailed Editorial Letter 🔸 in-manuscript margin notes and queries 🔸 suggestions for revision and restructuring 🔸 guidance on what’s working well 2/7 ☕

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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

🔹 Publishers often use house style on top of standard guides. 🔹 There’s no single “right” way to write something. Style choices are often about consistency, not correctness. 9/9 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 09/06/2025

DYK? 🔹 Style guides like CMOS are updated regularly. 🔹 Not all style guides agree with each other. 🔹 Authors can use style sheets to track details across drafts and series. They also make it easier for proofreaders, typesetters, or future editors trying to keep everything consistent. 8/9 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 09/06/2025

Used together, they help your editor make decisions that support clarity, consistency, and your story’s voice. 7/9 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 09/06/2025

Key differences: Style guides provide a shared set of rules so your manuscript is edited consistently and professionally. Style sheets capture the choices that are unique to your manuscript—from character names and made-up words to stylistic preferences and quirks. 6/9 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 09/06/2025

🔹 worldbuilding terms and invented words 🔹 character names and descriptions 🔹 location and setting details 🔹 timeline consistency 🔹 tone, voice, or style notes Your copyeditor builds this to track your manuscript’s details and keep everything consistent across the edit (and between rounds). 5/9 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 09/06/2025

What's a style sheet? It's a project-specific cheat sheet. It records things like: 🔹 punctuation and formatting decisions 🔹 dialogue styling preferences 🔹 spelling choices and hyphenation rules 4/9 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 09/06/2025

Editors and publishers rely on these to maintain consistency across projects. CMOS is the most commonly used style guide for US fiction editors. It’s a strong foundation for style decisions while still allowing room for author preference and story needs. 3/9 ☕

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 09/06/2025

What's a style guide? It's a published reference that sets the rules for grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and formatting. Examples: The Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, New Oxford Style Manual. 2/9 ☕

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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

Swipe through to learn a bit more about how I edit, what I value, and what it’s like to work with me.

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 02/06/2025

I’m not here to gatekeep or “fix” your voice. I’m here to support your story, help you get clear on what’s working (and what’s not), and cheer you on through every revision—coffee in hand, sarcasm optional.

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 02/06/2025

who helped writers feel a little less overwhelmed and a lot more confident in what they were creating. That’s still the goal.

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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

☕ Ready to grab your copy? Subscribe to The Monthly Brew, my once-a-month newsletter, and I’ll send it straight to your inbox. Let’s make self-editing a little less stressful (and a lot more doable). 🔗 in b!0 and comments

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 29/05/2025

This free checklist walks you through key areas to revisit in your manuscript, from opening scenes to pacing to character arcs. It even includes a few gentle reminders for the road.

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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

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 27/05/2025

🤔 Not sure which service is right for your manuscript? Let's chat! We can talk about your goals and your manuscript, and I'll provide a free sample edit to make sure my editing style is a good fit for you.

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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

I’d love to hear what you think! 🔗 in b!o to check out the new site. * Blog edits still in progress, to be finished within the week!

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 25/05/2025

I wanted my visuals to feel like a cozy blend of clarity, creativity, and confidence—just like the editing process should be.

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Sara | Fiction Book Editor | Coffee Lover @writewayedits.com · 25/05/2025

💻 A new website 📝 Clearer service breakdowns ☕ Coffee-Stained Pages (a blog filled with tips, reflections, and resources) * 📧 The Monthly Brew (poured fresh each month) 💬 A refreshed brand that sounds more like… me.

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