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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! What is enjambment? Enjambment is a device where poets divide an idea by line breaks. It's usually used to create ambiguity and double meanings. Here is one of my favorite examples of enjambment. Williams uses it to cr

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. (Read...

Marketing is hard. Almost every author has to handle their own marketing, and indie authors especially can struggle to reach their target...

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...

Introducing my Self-Care Guide for Writers! Hi there! If you haven't met me before, I’m Hannah, a freelance editor, proofreader, and...

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...

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....

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...

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

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 warnings are incredibly important to learn how to implement effectively.

While it is likely unintentional, many people use outdated terms that cause harm to the disability community.

Happy Disability Pride Month! Diversify your bookshelf with this list of books with disability representation.

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

I'm not shy about being neurodivergent. After a post I made on Threads about being a neurodivergent editor wanting to work with...

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...

Working is hard. No one needs it to be harder, especially us creatives! As we wrap up neurodiversity acceptance month, I wanted to share...

Happy National Haiku Poetry Day (April 17th)! After attending a workshop with the amazing Maryfrances Wagner, Missouri's poet laureate,...

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...