Editing an MG thriller set in an unusual school, so I took my laptop to work on it at my alma mater, SDSU. 🎓✏️📚#MobileEditingDay
Deborah Halverson
@deborahhalverson.bsky.social
Award-winning author, editor, founder of DearEditor.com. Author of WRITING YOUNG ADULT FICTION FOR DUMMIES and WRITING NEW ADULT FICTION
Hanging at Chula Vista‘s, Bonita-Sunnyside library!
When I posted my last Ramekin of Chocolate Chips toast, a writer said, "Was that for me?" Because it could've been -- turns out she has a manuscript sale to celebrate. So, bring on the Ramekin of Chocolate Chips, because, my writers friends, projects are still selling. Keep at it! #Persistance
It was my honor to be a part of @sarashacter.bsky.social’s journey in creating this fantastic MG novel for kids ❤️📘🥳
To celebrate Children’s Book Week, Chronicle Children's Books is open to unagented children’s book creators. www.chroniclebooks.com/pages/submis...
"In the last two years, 4 of the Big 5 publishers have launched imprints wholly devoted to a burgeoning category of fiction readers—'new adults.'"- Publishers Weekly, April 2026. My 2014 book about how to write New Adult fiction:
Congratulations to winner Emily Roberts!
Winner – The Editor’s 30-Year Celebration “Free Edit” Giveaway | DearEditor.com
Dear Readers… We have a winner for The Editor's 30-Year Celebration giveaway of a FREE Substantive Edit of a full picture book manuscript (up to 900 words) or the first 20 pages of a chapter book, Mid...
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To celebrate my 30th year editing books for young readers, I'm giving away a FREE edit of a picture book manuscript (up to 900 words) or the first 20 pages of a chapter book, MG, YA, New Adult, or graphic novel (text only) manuscript. Go to DearEditor.com to enter! www.deareditor.com/2026/04/free...
Huzzah! Poured myself a ramekin of chocolate chips to celebrate a ⭐️book contract⭐️for a picture book writer I worked with! She rocked this story. I’m telling you, KEEP CREATING. Don’t be discouraged by the times. Book deals are still happening 🎉⭐️📗📘📙
The article about 1st quarter 2026 covers the hard stuff, but this is in it, too.
When you over-explain in your novel, you risk bogging down scenes, slowing the pacing of the whole story, and even losing readers altogether. But sometimes you need to explain things! Here's how to find a balance when you are writing your manuscript.
My son surprised me with a cake that says “12k views” after hearing a video I just posted is going strong on TikTok. What a supportive sweetie🥰🎂
Will publishers frown if you use A.I. for grammar and spell checking?
Will using A.I. to grammar and spell check your manuscript make publishers frown? We may have an answer. Read this and reader responses on DearEditor.com's post today: bit.ly/4s5e8sw
At the San Diego County Library in Vista this month. Fun!
Might co-author someday? Here’s a thing to know.
Cool! I answered 200 questions and found out my Top 5 Strengths. Clearly I was born to be an editor. Guiding writers, supporting their growth & goals & pushing them to improve, digging into the techniques of writing and storytelling. It's all here. No wonder I still love what I do after 30 years.
Just plunked a hot chocolate bomb in my Santa mug of hot milk.
Startled myself when perusing PW Children's Bookshelf newsletter and my face popped up. 🤣 So cool to get a writeup in PW.
Nestlé Coco in hot water v Nestlé Coco in hot milk. Verdict: both make me very happy.
