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20 Social Media Marketing Ideas for Authors
Marketing is hard. Almost every author has to handle their own marketing, and indie authors especially can struggle to reach their target...
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A Year in Review: 2024
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...
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Why I Created a Self-Care Guide for Writers
Introducing my Self-Care Guide for Writers! Hi there! If you haven't met me before, I’m Hannah, a freelance editor, proofreader, and...
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How to Get Hundreds of Free Ebooks: Fall 2024 Stuff Your Kindle Days
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...
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30 Fall Writing Prompts
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....
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21 Free Places to Submit Your Writing This Fall
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...
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The Poetry Editing Process: A Guide for Self-Publishing Poets
This post will help you navigate the editing process and give you some helpful tips on each stage as you work toward your dream.
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The Editing Process: A Guide for Self-Publishing Authors
This post will explain how we support you at each editing step, with some extra tips sprinkled in about the when, who, and why.
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How to Use Trigger Warnings Effectively and Why You Should Make the Effort
Trigger warnings are incredibly important to learn how to implement effectively.
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Demystifying Ableist Language: Common Harmful Phrases and What to Use Instead
While it is likely unintentional, many people use outdated terms that cause harm to the disability community.
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Disabled Representation: Books to Read For Disability Pride Month
Happy Disability Pride Month! Diversify your bookshelf with this list of books with disability representation.
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How to Get Free Ebooks: Summer 2024 Stuff Your Ereader Days
You don’t need a Kindle to take advantage of the Stuff Your Kindle days!
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How Being Neurodivergent Makes Me a Better Editor
I'm not shy about being neurodivergent. After a post I made on Threads about being a neurodivergent editor wanting to work with...
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How to Get Published: What Are Lit Mags Looking For?
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...
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Accommodations for Freelance Writers and Editors
Working is hard. No one needs it to be harder, especially us creatives! As we wrap up neurodiversity acceptance month, I wanted to share...
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Redefining Haiku: No More Syllable Counting
Happy National Haiku Poetry Day (April 17th)! After attending a workshop with the amazing Maryfrances Wagner, Missouri's poet laureate,...
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Conference Takeaways: Tips for Writers and Editors
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...
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15 Literary Magazines Accepting Free Poetry Submissions
April is World Poetry Month! Celebrate by submitting to the 15 magazines below at no cost. Your voice deserves to be heard. Want an...
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How to Prepare for a Bookish Conference
Conference coming up? No problem. Get ready to make the most of your bookish conference experience with these expert tips. From packing...
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The Art of Empathetic Editing
The Art of Empathetic Editing Have you ever received feedback on your writing that felt harsh or impersonal? Maybe you've had an editor...
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