Welcome to my new series: How to Use Poetic Devices!

I gave a presentation to the Editors Tea Club on poetry editing a few weeks ago, and there was lots of interest in enjambment since it's a device that isn't discussed much. Thus the idea of a series was born!

Like I said in my last blog on this topic, "trigger warnings are like ingredient labels; not everyone will read them, but they’re there to protect the people who need them."

This blog will give you some ideas of how to write trigger warnings with the intention of giving your readers control over what they read and protecting those struggling with the effects of trauma.

Happy Disability Pride Month, everyone!

Last year for disability pride, I curated a list of books with disability representation. This year, I wanted to focus on highlighting disabled authors. Every author on this list (according to my research of their social media, websites, etc.) is disabled and writes books with disability representation. There will be some overlap from last year's list. Please support these authors by requesting their books at your local library, following them on social media, and sending encouragement.

Marketing is hard. Almost every author has to handle their own marketing, and indie authors especially can struggle to reach their target audience. While I mostly support writers through editing services, I also point out lines that could be used for marketing posts and share said marketing posts on my socials. I'm also a reader who LOVES consuming content from authors and a business owner who has to make marketing posts of my own. I hope these ideas inspire you to make content you enjoy with less of the feeling of "ugh I have to make a post for my stupid social media about my stupid book(s)."

Wow, has it been a year! I started Hannah Bartlett Editing in February, and I can't thank all of my supporters enough for their encouragement through this exciting new chapter of my life (being a business owner!).

While creating my end-of-year business report, I made note of some momentous statistics and experiences to share with you all. Here's my year in review!

Introducing my Self-Care Guide for Writers!

I want to share what I’ve learned to tackle these things, how I practice self care, and what accommodations I make for myself to survive in the publishing space. I genuinely hope this self-care guide helps your writing journey to be a kinder, more enjoyable experience.

Do you want free books that don't require a bunch of trips back and forth to the library with heavy bags or long Libby wait times?

You don’t need a Kindle to take advantage of the Stuff Your Kindle days!

It's finally starting to really feel like fall! This season always makes me want to write, and I know that many people feel the same way. If you're looking for a short (and more ethical) alternative to NaNoWriMo, this will be perfect for you! These cozy-with-a-hint-of-spooky prompts can be used for both fiction and poetry.

Autumn is here and it is time to use these cozy vibes to get your writing out into the world! Your story matters, and you deserve to be heard. Submit today to start #AcceptanceAutumn!

The publishing process can be hard to navigate on your own. This is made even more difficult by the fact that there rarely seems to be any resources guiding poets in editing for their genre... so I wrote one!

This post will help you navigate the editing process and give you some helpful tips on each stage as you work toward your dream of being a published poet.

The editing process can be scary, confusing, frustrating, and discouraging, but it doesn't always have to be.

If you're self publishing, your editor(s) will be one of your biggest cheerleaders. This post will explain how we support you at each editing step, with some extra tips sprinkled in about the when, who, and why.

Trigger/content warnings have been the subject of discourse in the publishing world for years. Some people think they're crucial, some think they're pointless, and some even think they're harmful.

After seeing some conversation about them on Threads, I wanted to write my own take and a guide for writers on how to use warnings effectively.

If you didn't already know, July is disability pride month! To celebrate, I'm writing a series of blogs to increase disability visibility, educate people, and foster community discussions. This blog and all of my social media accounts are safe places for anyone to ask (genuine) questions. You can't improve what you don't know you need to, so there's no need to judge anyone when they simply were unaware that what they're saying/doing is harmful.

Happy Disability Pride Month! To celebrate, I wanted to create a list of books with disability representation so everyone can diversify their reading. I encourage everyone to pick up at least one of these books this July!

I'm not shy about being neurodivergent. After a post I made on Threads about being a neurodivergent editor wanting to work with neurodivergent writers went viral, people had questions. How are my business practices different? How does this affect my editing?

I hope this blog will answer those questions and inspire my fellow neurodivergent writers and editors!

As my time as poetry editor for Mikrokosmos comes to end, I've started reflecting on how much amazing work I've read over the past four years. I got the immense privilege of reading hundreds of poems from all over the world, and I wish I could have published so many of them. Rejecting poems was definitely the hardest part of the job. World Poetry Month is coming to a close, so I thought I would pass along some of what I've learned so you can have the best chance possible at getting accepted!

Working is hard. No one needs it to be harder, especially us creatives! As we wrap up neurodiversity acceptance month, I wanted to share a list of disability accommodations you can implement for yourself to keep burnout at bay and help you write and edit without putting more pressure on your body or brain.

Happy National Haiku Poetry Day (April 17th)! After attending a workshop with the amazing Maryfrances Wagner, Missouri's poet laureate, at the Sigma Tau Delta conference, I was inspired to keep researching and writing haiku.

I had a blast at the centennial Sigma Tau Delta conference this past week! One of the highlights for me was the Publishing and Editing panel by Therese Holzapfel and Robin Alvarez. I was so inspired, I just had to write a blog post about my main takeaways and some ideas on how both writers and editors just starting out can apply these ideas to their career.

Get ready to make the most of your bookish conference experience with these expert tips. From packing to presenting, I've got you covered!