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Your romantic evening just got extra fantastical! ✨ Join New York Times #1 bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout, creator of the Flesh & Fire series, and Reedsy editor Rebecca Heyman as they discuss the secret behind Jennifer’s 'overnight' success in the fastest-growing genre—Romantasy! 💫 🔮 What to expect: An insider's look at fantasy romance (aka 'Romantasy') Her experience as an indie novelist Life as a booktok superstar Why she still keeps one foot in the indie world Register 👇 to join us live and get your burning questions answered during the Q&A. Can’t make it? No worries—register anyway, and we’ll send you a link to the replay after the event! https://lnkd.in/geEzYsvu ✍️ About Jennifer: Jennifer L. Armentrout is a NEW YORK TIMES # 1, International, and USA TODAY bestselling author. She also writes under the name J. Lynn. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write. She shares her home in West Virginia with her husband, his K-9 partner, Diesel, her hyper Border Jack, Apollo, and a slew of farm animals, including alpacas, goats, and sheep.

💕 Let’s get in the mood for romance with this week's editing challenge! Can you spot what’s wrong with this opening line from a YA romantic comedy novel? 👇 Vote on your answer and share your rewrite in the comments! (PS - This challenge is inspired by Reedsy editor Rebecca Heyman’s First Line Frenzy. Check out her first-line critiques on Instagram @beccafaithheyman.) ✨ Learn the 3 golden rules of a perfect opening line! - https://lnkd.in/gcFbzYbx 🚀 Ready to join Reedsy’s roster of top-notch editors? Apply here! - https://lnkd.in/gqCHxbqk #amediting #grammarchallenge #editingchallenge #developmentalediting

✏️ Aspiring editors, ready to dip your pen into the publishing world? From polishing imaginative prose to tightening up legalese, there are many editorial hats you can choose from. Check out these 6 major areas of editing you can specialize in! 👉 Want more? Here's our beginner's guide on becoming an editor in 2024! - https://lnkd.in/gMuXSiAi 👉 Already an experienced editor? Join our roster of talented publishing pros! - https://lnkd.in/gTQvGXcY #amediting #bookediting #copyediting #proofreading #contentediting #webeditor #bookeditor #legaleditor

🎧 A great listen for all ghostwriters, whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career on Reedsy! Alice Sullivan shared her Reedsy experience on The Profitable Writer podcast with Kent Sanders. She dives into how to connect with clients on Reedsy, her income from Reedsy projects, tips to get started and stand out, and how Reedsy differs from reaching out to clients directly. Check out this wonderful gem! 💎 - https://lnkd.in/gCgHiYXs #reedsy #ghostwriter #amghostwriting #ghostadvice #ghostwritingadvice

🧐 Do you NEED an editor to get published?... . . Well, never say never... but it will be a very bumpy road. Catherine Pettersson, author of A Daughter of the King, learned the hard way after hundreds of unanswered queries and some tough rejections. But thanks to Reedsy editor Claire Baldwin, her story has a happy ending. See her journey👇 📖 Read the full story where Catherine goes into detail about the key edits that made all the difference! https://lnkd.in/g5Eph3uc 💡 Want to hire Claire for your next project? https://lnkd.in/g9bHr6tq 🌟 Ready to join Claire and our roster of publishing pros? https://lnkd.in/gTQvGXcY Stockholm Writers Festival

They say never judge a book by its cover... but no one said we can't judge it by an one-line review! 👀 📚 We’ve gathered 6 indie gems that have stolen our hearts this week, along with one line from their Reedsy Discovery reviews. Did any of them pique your interest? Read the rest of their reviews and grab a copy! 👑 The Kimoni Legacy: Initiation by Omari Richards - https://lnkd.in/gWDJWkji 🗒 The Assays of Ata by K.I.S (Katarina Schäfer) - https://lnkd.in/gj6FWj9x 🏡 The Homeowner's Association by Miriam Verheyden - https://lnkd.in/gNMRTpNA 🤐 Hidden Secrets by S.F. Baumgartner - https://lnkd.in/gZn-VNRj 🇺🇸 American Harlot by Rebecca Flynt - https://lnkd.in/g6KmcHTD ☸ Wheel of the Year: The Age of Stone by L.E.L Delafield - https://lnkd.in/gVdvEZxA

Editing nonfiction is more than polishing facts—it’s about crafting a narrative that highlights the author’s expertise while keeping readers hooked 🎣 🤔 How do you do that? Our Reedsy nonfiction experts, Lisa Howard and Amber Hatch, share some 'real' impactful editing tips: 📌 Understand your author’s perspective: Nonfiction authors are typically professionals writing about their expertise or life experiences. It’s important to understand their point of view to help them effectively organize and communicate their ideas on the page. 📌 Focus on reader takeaways: Nonfiction readers want value—something they can apply to their own lives. Whether it’s advice, life lessons, or practical tips, always ask, "What’s in it for the reader?" 📌 Help establish the author’s voice and authority: Readers need to trust the author. A strong, relatable voice builds that trust. Encourage your authors to speak directly to their readers, balancing expertise with approachability. 📌 Create a logical structure: Avoid jumps in reasoning, and make sure every point builds toward the book’s core message. 📌 Write the cover summary early: Writing the cover summary early helps authors clarify their thinking and shows if they truly grasp the core of their material. If they struggle with this, more coaching or developmental editing may be needed. 👉 Want more tips? Check out the full Reedsy Live webinar with Lisa and Amber, where they explore this very real topic even further! - https://lnkd.in/ga8tGhq7 👉 Join Lisa and Amber as one of Reedsy's expert editors? - https://lnkd.in/g3pYcdBH

Something   doesn’t feel quite right about thissentence,does it? Why? . . . Typesetting, that’s why! You might not realize it, but great typesetting can make all the difference in your text's readability and professionalism ✨ Let's dive into the invisible art of typesetting and 3 tools you can use for flawless results! 💻 Want to check out Reedsy Studio? Join us here! - https://lnkd.in/g4UgN2nM  📚 Are you a professional typesetter? Join our roster of publishing pros today! - https://lnkd.in/gTQvGXcY

🔪  Is it Halloween yet? Because we’ve got a spooky editing challenge for y'all! What’s wrong with the opening line of this cozy mystery novel? 👇 Vote on your answer and share your rewrite in the comments! (PS - This challenge is inspired by Reedsy editor and contributor Rebecca Heyman’s First Line Frenzy! Check out her series of first-line critiques on Instagram @beccafaithheyman.) ✨ Want to learn the 3 golden rules of a perfect opening line? Check out our video on the topic with Reedsy's editor Rebecca Heyman! - https://lnkd.in/gcFbzYbx 🚀 Ready to join Reedsy's roster of top-notch editors? Apply to join! - https://lnkd.in/gqCHxbqk #grammarchallenge #bookediting #editingchallenge #firstlineedits

👁️ Can you catch all the hidden symbolism in this stunning book cover? ✨ Peek #BehindTheCover to see how Reedsy's designer Eva Polakovičová fostered the perfect cover for Joshua Thaddeus Hill’s poetry book Foster Poems: A Book of Lost Words.* 📖 🤓 Learn from her design process and how she captured every emotional letter of these "lost words". 👉 Need more design inspo? https://lnkd.in/gdH6kyDV 👉 Want to hire Eva for your next project? https://lnkd.in/gNyMYvxd 👉 Join Eva and a community of brilliant book designers at Reedsy? Apply here! https://lnkd.in/grckpmaJ