As a #StLouis based freelance #bookeditor, I help #authors polish their manuscripts for #selfpublishing or #querying literary agents.

Want to see if I’m a good fit for your project? Read more about the editorial services I offer: carolinavonkampen.com/editorial-se... #indieauthors #writing #stl

The Delta Quadrant was robbed 😭 #DragRaceUK

CHICAGO STATIONERY LOVERS!!!!

Scratch Pad, a new cat-themed stationery shop, just opened today in Wrigleyville!!!

It’s full of stickers, pens, washi tape, and a million of other cute kitty desk necessities. I got sooo many Heater and Dragon-themed stickers: scratchpadchicago.com

"Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech."

www.wired.com/story/book-p... #editorsky #publishing #tradpub #amediting

LET BOOKS BE WRITTEN! Book bans harm readers, authors, and the institutions we hold dear.

How can you ensure books are written? Arm yourself with the data, and take action! Protect the freedom to read!

#BannedBooksWeek #LetBooksBe

Take one action today to help defend #books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available!

Show how you’re taking action by using the hashtags #LetFreedomReadDay & #BannedBooksWeek!

bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-...

Love this Hannah Witton video about how to not burn out as a freelancer who works from home!

youtu.be/Ag_Re9MOTZM #hannahwitton #wfh #freelancelife #freelancing #freelanceeditor

Fun @acesediting.bsky.social webinar! 👀

On Oct. 15, editor James Gallagher will explore the major beats, themes, and reader expectations of #horror and #romance in “Horror and Romance: The Scarlet Hearts of Two Genres.”

Register: members.aceseditors.org/ap/Events/Re... #fictionediting #editorsky

You’ve written your book, self-revised it a ton, gotten beta reader feedback, and maybe worked with a dev editor. Now, everyone’s telling you it’s time for a #copyedit.

But what actually happens in a book copyedit?

carolinavonkampen.com/book-copyedi... #amwriting #selfpublishing #indieauthors

"Is my book ready?”

You’ve worked endless hours writing and revising your manuscript. You’re so close to the project that it can be hard to know when your book is finally ready for #querying agents or #selfpublishing.

A manuscript evaluation can help.

carolinavonkampen.com/manuscript-e...

Writers and editors! Take 15 minutes to fill out the AI and the Writing Profession Survey 2026 from Gotham Ghostwriters.

Survey is here: gothamghostwriters.com/ai-writer/ #amwriting #writing #edibuddies #editorsky #amediting #writersky