Out-of-office should mean exactly that. 🧳 One client handed me her draft, left her laptop home, and fully unplugged. Once your project is in my hands, you rest. Let's talk. 📬 #EditorialSupport #WorkLifeBalance

Want faster, more collaborative revisions? Track Changes is a game-changer for writers and editors. ✍️ Learn how it works—and why it matters—in this quick guide: bit.ly/4maRko9 #EditingTips #TrackChanges

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Track Changes documents may look messy, but don't be intimidated. This feature is easy to use and a valuable tool for authors and editors.

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Editing isn't about policing grammar. It's about getting your message to the reader who needs it, in the form they want it. That's the work I do at BulletProof Writing Services. Let's find the right level of editing for your project. ➡️ bit.ly/4ywLaFN #EditingSupport #SmallBizCommunications

Writing can feel isolating—but you don't have to do it alone. 💬✍️ My free Guide to Self-Care for Writers and Editors guide covers support systems, impostor syndrome, and nourishment. Get it here ➡️ bit.ly/3KpOWvU #WritingCommunity #SelfCare

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Think multitasking saves time? Think again. Only about two percent of people are true supertaskers. Writing? Just write. Revising? Silence the notifications. Focus finishes faster. 💡 #WritingTips #Productivity

A finding from the new study on the value of editing: Readers can value good editing and still question the cost. About half felt it was worth it. My job is matching the level of editing to what your project actually needs. 🔗 bit.ly/4ywLaFN #EditingMatters

You could write your book alone. But working with editors makes it stronger. ✍️ #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor

Writing for your business is a team effort—and sometimes a piece just isn't working. As a conscious language advocate, I help teams handle thorny, sensitive topics with care. Our language choices matter. 💬 #ConsciousLanguage #EditingMatters

#WriterWednesday Nearly every reader interviewed in a new study brought up audience on their own—they want writing built for them. Tailoring to your reader isn't a nicety. It's what earns their attention. 🔗 bit.ly/4ywLaFN #WritersOfBluesky

It’s #StetChat day! This hourlong, live conversation for the editing community is at 4 p.m. ET. Today's discussion is on editorial certificates and courses. Set your alarm, then join the conversation this afternoon! #ProfessionalDevelopment #EditingCommunity

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Saying it louder for the people in the back: High-quality editing is an investment. 💡 A pro helps you scope the right level, budget, and timeline—no guesswork. How do you budget for editing? #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity

A thousand readers might skim past a typo. One reader—a hiring manager or a judge—might not. A Maine dairy paid millions over a single missing comma. When the stakes are high for one reader, edit to meet them. ➡️ bit.ly/4ywLaFN #EditingMatters #SmallBizCommunications

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How do you market your editing business without the hard sell? ✍️ Our Virginia EFA chapter meets tomorrow (8/13) at 2 p.m. to share low-pressure marketing strategies. Members and guests welcome. 🔗 bit.ly/4p6GIt5 #EditorialFreelancers #EditorsOfBluesky

#TuesdayTip Copyediting alone didn't shift the average reader's opinion of quality, per a new 584-reader study. Combined editing did. Start your edit with structure and content, not a last-minute proofread. 🔗 bit.ly/4ywLaFN #WritersOfBluesky #EditingMatters

Did you know? The Virginia EFA chapter hosts a professional development book club every week. 📚 Learning in community means we swap ideas and grow together. Open to all EFA members and guests. Come join us as we discuss Dreyer's English! #EFA #WritingCommunity

Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚 Put down the phone, silence the notifications, and pick up a book today. What are you reading right now? #BookLoversDay #AmReading

Writing alone can quietly slide from freedom into isolation. One client told me it was a relief to finally talk through her manuscript with a partner. That's the work I love. ✍️ Ready for an editor in your corner? #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor

New research funded by ACES surveyed 584 readers on one question: do readers prefer edited writing? Short answer: yes—but structure and clarity move readers more than grammar alone. Four findings for authors and business writers: bit.ly/4ywLaFN #EditingMatters

"[Holly] not only ensures our publications are clear and error-free but also offers helpful feedback on how to refine our writing." —Haley Jansen, SCI REMC Clean copy is the baseline. Helping your team grow a little stronger each month is the real win. #EditingMatters #WritingCommunity

Calling all editors! #StetChat is happening this afternoon, 4–5 p.m. ET. Today's topic: worldbuilding. ✍️ Set your alarm and come join the conversation! #EditorsOfBluesky

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Happy Paperback Book Day! 📚 Today marks when Penguin first started publishing its paperbacks in 1935. Head to your library or local bookstore and pick up a paperback. Fiction, nonfiction, graphic novel, poetry—anything goes, as long as it’s a paperback! #ReadingCommunity #AmReading #IndieAuthor

Writing can feel isolating, but you don't have to do it alone. ✍️ My free guide shares ways to build a support system, quiet impostor syndrome, and stay nourished. What helps you refill the well? bit.ly/3KpOWvU #WritingCommunity #SelfCare #WriterWednesday

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Monday reminder: you don't have to overhaul your entire routine. 💪 Pick one small change this week. A walk before you draft. An open window. One nature metaphor. Slow progress is still progress. bit.ly/3SJw2Em #MotivationMonday #AmWriting

🎯 Holiday marketing in July? Best time to start. Build your calendar, refine your message, and prep promo materials before the rush. My guide walks small businesses and indie authors through it, step by step. bit.ly/46l5nCK #HolidayMarketing #ContentPlanning

Impostor syndrome is real, even after you hit a milestone. Try a win jar: slips of paper noting compliments, feedback, and accomplishments, big or small. When doubt creeps in, read them and remember how far you've come. What's your latest win? #AuthorLife #WriterMindset

Writing tip: Engage more than sight. 🌊 Let readers hear, smell, and feel the scene. Scent and taste tie to memory and emotion, so one detail can make a moment real. 🔗 bit.ly/3SJw2Em #WritingTips

Want to work more efficiently? Set a deadline for each task today. Parkinson's law: "Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion." No deadline, no urgency. An enforced one keeps you in the zone. How do you keep yourself on task? #WritingTips #Productivity