Kayleigh | Developmental Editor ✍🏻📚
@editsinthemargins.com
I help writers to shape their stories and hone their skills via developmental editing, coaching, beta reading, workshopping, and more.
As a writer, I enjoy kid lit and exploring fantastical worlds. 🐉
https://editsinthemargins.com/social
As a writer, I enjoy kid lit and exploring fantastical worlds. 🐉
https://editsinthemargins.com/social
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Now that I have a new service to offer, it’s time to update these slides.
Editing means something different to everyone, and each writer has a different journey from blank page to finished product. I started In the Margins to support fiction authors in their creative journey, and that means . . . ⬇️
Editing means something different to everyone, and each writer has a different journey from blank page to finished product. I started In the Margins to support fiction authors in their creative journey, and that means . . . ⬇️
I don't know. I see a book editor fighting MS Word. 😂
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I don't know. I see a book editor fighting MS Word. 😂
Using dictation and, thankfully, looked over what it had written. In the middle of a comment: "explain Rye purse admire her."
"Explain why Rose admires her." That's what it was supposed to say. Sigh.
"Explain why Rose admires her." That's what it was supposed to say. Sigh.
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Using dictation and, thankfully, looked over what it had written. In the middle of a comment: "explain Rye purse admire her."
"Explain why Rose admires her." That's what it was supposed to say. Sigh.
"Explain why Rose admires her." That's what it was supposed to say. Sigh.
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Friendly reminder—before you order your holiday cards, remember to double-check how to make the plural form of your family name. 💡
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#ChristmasCards #Grammar #HolidayCards #FamilyNames #TuesdayTip
Need a refresher on how to create plural and possessive names?👉 Here's a review: bit.ly/48xSO8e
#ChristmasCards #Grammar #HolidayCards #FamilyNames #TuesdayTip
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November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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OK, after a wildly awesome few days of getting folks booked, here's where I’m at for Coaching availability:
(2) bi-weekly slots
(3) monthly slots
(4) accountability slots (no mtgs)
I coach on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. What’s available when changes, of course, as Coaching packages start/end!
(2) bi-weekly slots
(3) monthly slots
(4) accountability slots (no mtgs)
I coach on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. What’s available when changes, of course, as Coaching packages start/end!
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
OK, after a wildly awesome few days of getting folks booked, here's where I’m at for Coaching availability:
(2) bi-weekly slots
(3) monthly slots
(4) accountability slots (no mtgs)
I coach on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. What’s available when changes, of course, as Coaching packages start/end!
(2) bi-weekly slots
(3) monthly slots
(4) accountability slots (no mtgs)
I coach on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. What’s available when changes, of course, as Coaching packages start/end!
Called my reps—voicemail for Shaheen, talked to Pappa's office. But I don't think Maggie Hassan's voicemail has ever NOT been full any time I've called to voice a concern. Sent an email that, based on past experience, will get me a response in ~4 months.🖕🏻
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Called my reps—voicemail for Shaheen, talked to Pappa's office. But I don't think Maggie Hassan's voicemail has ever NOT been full any time I've called to voice a concern. Sent an email that, based on past experience, will get me a response in ~4 months.🖕🏻
Happy Monday!
I find myself curious: we can all critique ourselves a lot. But what's something about writing (or editing/revising) that you are *really* good at? Strong characters, vivid world building, plotting and planning?
I find myself curious: we can all critique ourselves a lot. But what's something about writing (or editing/revising) that you are *really* good at? Strong characters, vivid world building, plotting and planning?
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Happy Monday!
I find myself curious: we can all critique ourselves a lot. But what's something about writing (or editing/revising) that you are *really* good at? Strong characters, vivid world building, plotting and planning?
I find myself curious: we can all critique ourselves a lot. But what's something about writing (or editing/revising) that you are *really* good at? Strong characters, vivid world building, plotting and planning?
This heated blanket died after less than a month of use. I'm happy to say that I'm currently snuggled under a better one that does, in fact, have a heated foot pocket.
Over a year ago I bought a heated blanket that has a foot pocket in it. Never got to use it because by then my senior cat was ruining blankets and I didn't want to risk it. So it's freezing today and I finally pulled it out only to discover the FOOT PART ISN'T HEATED??? That's where I'm most cold! 😠
November 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This heated blanket died after less than a month of use. I'm happy to say that I'm currently snuggled under a better one that does, in fact, have a heated foot pocket.
If you've been working on a nice lil story (~60k words or less), I've got space for an edit in April! (Yes, I'm booking that far out—after that my next slot is in June!)
I'm grateful and shocked at how things are filling up, but definitely reach out sooner rather than later if you're ready to book.
I'm grateful and shocked at how things are filling up, but definitely reach out sooner rather than later if you're ready to book.
November 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If you've been working on a nice lil story (~60k words or less), I've got space for an edit in April! (Yes, I'm booking that far out—after that my next slot is in June!)
I'm grateful and shocked at how things are filling up, but definitely reach out sooner rather than later if you're ready to book.
I'm grateful and shocked at how things are filling up, but definitely reach out sooner rather than later if you're ready to book.
Hiring an editor? Ask questions.
Signing an agent? Ask questions.
Signing a publishing contract? Ask questions.
That’s all. Goodnight! 🌙 😴
Signing an agent? Ask questions.
Signing a publishing contract? Ask questions.
That’s all. Goodnight! 🌙 😴
November 9, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Hiring an editor? Ask questions.
Signing an agent? Ask questions.
Signing a publishing contract? Ask questions.
That’s all. Goodnight! 🌙 😴
Signing an agent? Ask questions.
Signing a publishing contract? Ask questions.
That’s all. Goodnight! 🌙 😴
Worked and ran errands all day today with the intention of doing literally nothing tomorrow—only for my dad to call just now and throw that out the window. I haven't had a day off or to myself in over a month. 😭
November 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Worked and ran errands all day today with the intention of doing literally nothing tomorrow—only for my dad to call just now and throw that out the window. I haven't had a day off or to myself in over a month. 😭
The Upwork Scam
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November 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Upwork Scam
I dropped my laptop a couple of days ago—just a couple of feet but enough for a scare. Thought it was fine. Today it's acting all slow and funky. Let's all send happy thoughts to it because it's only 4 years old, and I can't get a new one right now!
(Everything is backed up just in case.)
(Everything is backed up just in case.)
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I dropped my laptop a couple of days ago—just a couple of feet but enough for a scare. Thought it was fine. Today it's acting all slow and funky. Let's all send happy thoughts to it because it's only 4 years old, and I can't get a new one right now!
(Everything is backed up just in case.)
(Everything is backed up just in case.)
#MockPit #FiFRevpit starts now! Until 8 p.m. ET, post your pitch and get feedback from editors and other participants. Feel free to jump in with advice and praise, too! The more feedback, the better.
#RevPit #writingcommunity #writersky #amquerying
#RevPit #writingcommunity #writersky #amquerying
November 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
✨ Friday Tip ✨
Need to change a character name? Decided to call a group something else? Or just want to get rid of a word you know you use a lot (like "just")?
Be careful! The find and replace feature can be useful, but the “Replace All” button can turn a quick change into a big mess.
How so? ⬇️
Need to change a character name? Decided to call a group something else? Or just want to get rid of a word you know you use a lot (like "just")?
Be careful! The find and replace feature can be useful, but the “Replace All” button can turn a quick change into a big mess.
How so? ⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
✨ Friday Tip ✨
Need to change a character name? Decided to call a group something else? Or just want to get rid of a word you know you use a lot (like "just")?
Be careful! The find and replace feature can be useful, but the “Replace All” button can turn a quick change into a big mess.
How so? ⬇️
Need to change a character name? Decided to call a group something else? Or just want to get rid of a word you know you use a lot (like "just")?
Be careful! The find and replace feature can be useful, but the “Replace All” button can turn a quick change into a big mess.
How so? ⬇️
I popped back onto Threads to check something and got completely distracted by some drama called stickergate. (Just... wild ride.) And now I can't even remember what I wanted to check. ☠️
November 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I popped back onto Threads to check something and got completely distracted by some drama called stickergate. (Just... wild ride.) And now I can't even remember what I wanted to check. ☠️
AND I GOT A NEW CLIENT TODAY?! What a day.
I've had two past clients reach out to me in the last 24 hours wanting to work together again. 🥹💜
a man in a suit and tie says i just feel like my heart is going to burst because it 's full of rainbow
Alt: Stephen Colbert saying, "I just feel like my heart is going to burst because it's full of rainbows"
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November 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
AND I GOT A NEW CLIENT TODAY?! What a day.
I've had two past clients reach out to me in the last 24 hours wanting to work together again. 🥹💜
a man in a suit and tie says i just feel like my heart is going to burst because it 's full of rainbow
Alt: Stephen Colbert saying, "I just feel like my heart is going to burst because it's full of rainbows"
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November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I've had two past clients reach out to me in the last 24 hours wanting to work together again. 🥹💜
Dear Writer,
Every word is a sign that your story is growing—and so are you.
Love, Kayleigh
Every word is a sign that your story is growing—and so are you.
Love, Kayleigh
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Dear Writer,
Every word is a sign that your story is growing—and so are you.
Love, Kayleigh
Every word is a sign that your story is growing—and so are you.
Love, Kayleigh
UGH at this time of year. I was wrapping up a chapter and thought, "Looks like it's about time to stop for the day." No. Nope. It's only 3:42 p.m.
marie from the aristocats is looking out of a window with her paws crossed .
Alt: marie from the aristocats is looking out of a window and giving a big sad sigh with her paws crossed .
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November 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
UGH at this time of year. I was wrapping up a chapter and thought, "Looks like it's about time to stop for the day." No. Nope. It's only 3:42 p.m.
Next week, Write | Publish | Sell is hosting a webinar on "Building Heroines Readers Root For." It looks like it could be an interesting one to check out!
Building Heroines Readers Root For with Emily A. Myers - WRITE | PUBLISH | SELL
Building Heroines Readers Root For Craft unforgettable heroines with depth, desire, and a journey worth cheering for. A rootable heroine challenges readers to extend the same grace, patience, and…
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November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Next week, Write | Publish | Sell is hosting a webinar on "Building Heroines Readers Root For." It looks like it could be an interesting one to check out!
Anyone else that person who will buy cute stickers for their laptop then not want to use/ruin them?
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Anyone else that person who will buy cute stickers for their laptop then not want to use/ruin them?
It's nice to wake up feeling a little more hopeful.
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
It's nice to wake up feeling a little more hopeful.
Usually coming up to the holidays, I offer an editing promo. But this year I feel like shaking it up and I’m not quite sure how. So I want to know: authors, what do you need?
Do I go classic and offer a chunk off developmental editing?
Off beta reading?
A free month of coaching? (For new folks)
Do I go classic and offer a chunk off developmental editing?
Off beta reading?
A free month of coaching? (For new folks)
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Usually coming up to the holidays, I offer an editing promo. But this year I feel like shaking it up and I’m not quite sure how. So I want to know: authors, what do you need?
Do I go classic and offer a chunk off developmental editing?
Off beta reading?
A free month of coaching? (For new folks)
Do I go classic and offer a chunk off developmental editing?
Off beta reading?
A free month of coaching? (For new folks)
I have to be offline for one workday and I feel like I've been gone for ages. 😅
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I have to be offline for one workday and I feel like I've been gone for ages. 😅
Happy Monday! I'm so excited; this is my last month (for a while) having a completely overwhelmed schedule.
This week I'm finishing up the first read for my current developmental edit, doing a lil coaching, and (today) driving hours away to a much needed doc consult.
Wishing you all a solid week!
This week I'm finishing up the first read for my current developmental edit, doing a lil coaching, and (today) driving hours away to a much needed doc consult.
Wishing you all a solid week!
November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Happy Monday! I'm so excited; this is my last month (for a while) having a completely overwhelmed schedule.
This week I'm finishing up the first read for my current developmental edit, doing a lil coaching, and (today) driving hours away to a much needed doc consult.
Wishing you all a solid week!
This week I'm finishing up the first read for my current developmental edit, doing a lil coaching, and (today) driving hours away to a much needed doc consult.
Wishing you all a solid week!