Carly Hayward
@fromcarly.bsky.social
Book Light Editorial & #RevPit editor, Story Chat Radio co-host. Disabled. You'll usually find me cuddling w/ a cup of tea and a great book. She/her Editing: https://booklighteditorial.com/ Podcast: https://www.storychatradio.com/
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October 2026 10Queries
Are you readying your manuscript to query agents? Are you preparing for this year’s RevPit event? What better way to know if your query an
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4 MORE DAYS! This Friday, we'll open for submissions for our annual #10Queries event! If you want feedback on your query letter and first five pages from an editor, keep an eye on this space and follow to stay updated!
Testimonial from Sarah Hawley, author of A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial
My indie author appreciation post for today is for Rara Hope! Rara’s writing is so poetic and beautiful. I love diving into her complex worlds and helping her pluck at the different threads. #IndieBooks #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor
There are three types of voice in writing: author, narrator, and character. #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #RevPit #BookCommunity
It's been a LONG week and as you can see from Percy’s face, we are a little grumpy. I'm very happy Friday is finally here! #Cat #Weekend #CatsAndBooks
Testimonial from K.J. Harrowick, author of Bloodflower 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial
As one of my oldest clients, Kim is always amazing to work with. We can read each other’s minds and know exactly how we want to move forward with edits. #IndieBooks #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial
How to make a satisfying ending #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #RevPit #BookCommunity
Testimonial from Cheryl Harper, author of Can’t Help Falling in Love and Least Likely to Fall in Love 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial
This YA fantasy is such a great representation of chronic illness. Maisie put so much of her heart into this book and it really shows. I love the humor and magic that we see all wrapped up in an accurate portrayal of having to deal with ableism. #AuthorAppreciation #IndieAuthor #BookRec
To tag or not to tag your character’s dialogue? #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity
The furry thief was on the move again! This time Percy’s target was my English muffins. #Cat #CatProblems #Editor
Testimonial from Felicia Grossman, author of Appetites & Vices 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial
With Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month starting today, I wanted to share some of the books by Latine authors that I would recommend and that you should add to your TBRs! Remember to read diversely year around. #BookRecommendations #LHM #LatineBooks
Stagnant main characters aren’t believable. #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity
Testimonial from Anthony DeCapite, author of Fireline and Outlaw 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial
I love how magical this book is. Space cats, starlight magic, battling monsters, and college! What more can you ask for? #AuthorAppreciation #IndieAuthor #Editor #BookRecommendation
Can I use the excuse that my cat stole my desk chair as a good reason to stop work for the day? #Cat #CatProblems #Editor
Hey authors, how do you make your character’s voice standout? #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity
Echo using the pellet stove as the most uncomfortable pillow ever. Whyyyyy? #Cat #WeirdCat #CatThings
Testimonial from Laura Catherine, author of Enemies to Booksellers 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity #Testimonial
The internal arc of a story is the character facing their wounds and flaws and changing, failing to change, or stagnating in their attempts to change. #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity
On this week’s episode of Indie Author Appreciation, let’s talk about E.V. Belknap. E.V.’s humor is just impeccable. I laugh whenever I’m working on her books and it’s the best! #IndieBooks #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor
We made it another week! The weekend is very much needed. Time for me and Echo to play Hades. What are your weekend plans? #WeekendPlans #Switch #Cat #Gaming
Testimonial from Deana Birch, author of Faster and Slower! 🎉 #WritingCommunity #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #Testimonial
My indie author appreciation post for today is for Rara Hope! Rara’s writing is so poetic and beautiful. I love diving into her complex worlds and helping her pluck at the different threads. #IndieBooks #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor
Every character is unreliable because they view the world through their own particular lens. #WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookCommunity