Treena McCabe - Professional Freelance Editor
@polishandprint.com
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Canadian—In Germany!
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An editor can't guarantee your manuscript will get published. All an editor can do is help polish and support your work so if it does get published, it'll live up to its full potential and will more effectively resonate with and immerse your readers #WritingCommnunity
An excellent video touching on issues within the publishing industry that've become more prevalent in recent years. These are examples of precisely why I'm "overly thorough" when editing for my authors.
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DOES PUBLISHING HAVE AN EDITING PROBLEM? | let's discuss 🤔
YouTube video by Elliot Brooks
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November 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
An excellent video touching on issues within the publishing industry that've become more prevalent in recent years. These are examples of precisely why I'm "overly thorough" when editing for my authors.
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Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!
Now that we've slid into November, ProWritingAid's Novel November event has begun! Are you participating this year? #writingcommunity
Now that we've slid into November, ProWritingAid's Novel November event has begun! Are you participating this year? #writingcommunity
November 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!
Now that we've slid into November, ProWritingAid's Novel November event has begun! Are you participating this year? #writingcommunity
Now that we've slid into November, ProWritingAid's Novel November event has begun! Are you participating this year? #writingcommunity
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In traditional publishing, rejection is NOT about you.
It's simply about whether your book makes sense from a business perspective.
It's simply about whether your book makes sense from a business perspective.
August 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In traditional publishing, rejection is NOT about you.
It's simply about whether your book makes sense from a business perspective.
It's simply about whether your book makes sense from a business perspective.
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We're in the final stretch of the Kickstarter and I have great news! GameQuest has come abroad as our fulfillment partner so we can now ship to MANY more places
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We've already blow past 2 stretch goals, one week left to get to 3!
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We've already blow past 2 stretch goals, one week left to get to 3!
August 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
We're in the final stretch of the Kickstarter and I have great news! GameQuest has come abroad as our fulfillment partner so we can now ship to MANY more places
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
We've already blow past 2 stretch goals, one week left to get to 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
We've already blow past 2 stretch goals, one week left to get to 3!
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Your manuscript will never be perfect.
There will always be a line you could tweak to sound better, a scene you could smooth out, a character you could develop further...
But at a certain point, revising becomes counterproductive. 🧵
There will always be a line you could tweak to sound better, a scene you could smooth out, a character you could develop further...
But at a certain point, revising becomes counterproductive. 🧵
August 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Your manuscript will never be perfect.
There will always be a line you could tweak to sound better, a scene you could smooth out, a character you could develop further...
But at a certain point, revising becomes counterproductive. 🧵
There will always be a line you could tweak to sound better, a scene you could smooth out, a character you could develop further...
But at a certain point, revising becomes counterproductive. 🧵
Today, I did a massive follower purge on my X account. Went from 800 "followers" to just over 200 *actual* followers after purging bots, p0rn, accounts that've been inactive for over two years, and anyone supporting MAGA (or similar groups/people).
Just shows how much that platform has fallen ...
Just shows how much that platform has fallen ...
August 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Today, I did a massive follower purge on my X account. Went from 800 "followers" to just over 200 *actual* followers after purging bots, p0rn, accounts that've been inactive for over two years, and anyone supporting MAGA (or similar groups/people).
Just shows how much that platform has fallen ...
Just shows how much that platform has fallen ...
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Oh. My. Goodness! Stretch goal has been kicked to the curb! 19 Days to go. Are you into fantasy? Have you backed Worldbuilding Blueprints yet?
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#projectwelove #kickstarter #fantasyworldbuilding #fantasyauthor #gamemaster #ttrpg #scifiauthor
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#projectwelove #kickstarter #fantasyworldbuilding #fantasyauthor #gamemaster #ttrpg #scifiauthor
July 30, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Oh. My. Goodness! Stretch goal has been kicked to the curb! 19 Days to go. Are you into fantasy? Have you backed Worldbuilding Blueprints yet?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
#projectwelove #kickstarter #fantasyworldbuilding #fantasyauthor #gamemaster #ttrpg #scifiauthor
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
#projectwelove #kickstarter #fantasyworldbuilding #fantasyauthor #gamemaster #ttrpg #scifiauthor
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Only one VIP slot remains! Will it be yours? Check out Worldbuilding Blueprints on Kickstarter if you're into worldbuilding! kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
#worldbuilding #fantasy #ttrpg
#tabletoprpg #gamemaster #fantasyauthor #scifi
#scifiauthor #kickstarter #projectswelove
#worldbuilding #fantasy #ttrpg
#tabletoprpg #gamemaster #fantasyauthor #scifi
#scifiauthor #kickstarter #projectswelove
July 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Only one VIP slot remains! Will it be yours? Check out Worldbuilding Blueprints on Kickstarter if you're into worldbuilding! kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
#worldbuilding #fantasy #ttrpg
#tabletoprpg #gamemaster #fantasyauthor #scifi
#scifiauthor #kickstarter #projectswelove
#worldbuilding #fantasy #ttrpg
#tabletoprpg #gamemaster #fantasyauthor #scifi
#scifiauthor #kickstarter #projectswelove
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Writing a fantasy story? Running a roleplaying campaign? It's dangerous to go alone... Take this!
Now fully funded on Kickstarter! Back before 21 July 2025 to get awesome early bird rewards!
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#kickstarter #fullyfunded #fantasyauthor #tabletoprpg #scifiauthor
Now fully funded on Kickstarter! Back before 21 July 2025 to get awesome early bird rewards!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
#kickstarter #fullyfunded #fantasyauthor #tabletoprpg #scifiauthor
July 20, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Writing a fantasy story? Running a roleplaying campaign? It's dangerous to go alone... Take this!
Now fully funded on Kickstarter! Back before 21 July 2025 to get awesome early bird rewards!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
#kickstarter #fullyfunded #fantasyauthor #tabletoprpg #scifiauthor
Now fully funded on Kickstarter! Back before 21 July 2025 to get awesome early bird rewards!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
#kickstarter #fullyfunded #fantasyauthor #tabletoprpg #scifiauthor
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So here's a thing! I've finished Worldbuilding Blueprints Vol I! The Kickstarter is in preview right now, so make sure you check it out and click-y on the notify button! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
Coming soon: Worldbuilding Blueprint Volume I
A practical guide to immersive storytelling that helps you world build what your story needs, when it needs it.
www.kickstarter.com
June 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
So here's a thing! I've finished Worldbuilding Blueprints Vol I! The Kickstarter is in preview right now, so make sure you check it out and click-y on the notify button! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...
Some writers need their word processor to have a certain aesthetic. I need purple keycaps and neon lights.
July 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Some writers need their word processor to have a certain aesthetic. I need purple keycaps and neon lights.
Shout out to the amazing @authoranhorton.bsky.social! My copy arrived today, and I'll definitely be re-reading it this weekend!
April 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Shout out to the amazing @authoranhorton.bsky.social! My copy arrived today, and I'll definitely be re-reading it this weekend!
If you love books like The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner and unapologetically headstrong female protagonists, get your copy of @authoranhorton.bsky.social's THE THIRD RING today!
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April 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
If you love books like The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner and unapologetically headstrong female protagonists, get your copy of @authoranhorton.bsky.social's THE THIRD RING today!
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Happy Monday!
#WritingCommunity, what are you up to this week? I'll be finishing off a developmental edit, doing some ghostwriting, and drafting a bit for my own project on the side.
#WritingCommunity, what are you up to this week? I'll be finishing off a developmental edit, doing some ghostwriting, and drafting a bit for my own project on the side.
March 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Happy Monday!
#WritingCommunity, what are you up to this week? I'll be finishing off a developmental edit, doing some ghostwriting, and drafting a bit for my own project on the side.
#WritingCommunity, what are you up to this week? I'll be finishing off a developmental edit, doing some ghostwriting, and drafting a bit for my own project on the side.
✨ Happy Monday, #writingcommunity! ✨
This week, I'm brewing some fictional tea to pour into my queer vampire/fae romantasy. What are you working on this week? Tell me about your current WIP!
This week, I'm brewing some fictional tea to pour into my queer vampire/fae romantasy. What are you working on this week? Tell me about your current WIP!
February 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
✨ Happy Monday, #writingcommunity! ✨
This week, I'm brewing some fictional tea to pour into my queer vampire/fae romantasy. What are you working on this week? Tell me about your current WIP!
This week, I'm brewing some fictional tea to pour into my queer vampire/fae romantasy. What are you working on this week? Tell me about your current WIP!
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Some encouragement for all my fellow writers out there…❤️✨
February 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Some encouragement for all my fellow writers out there…❤️✨
Shout out to @oatesam.bsky.social, @thedanlines.bsky.social, @nattykbrown.bsky.social, @storiesbyalex.bsky.social—the winners of my late-2024 giveaway—for the opportunity to experience your work! Your trust has been heartwarming, and I've loved exploring the worlds you've all brought to life!
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February 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Shout out to @oatesam.bsky.social, @thedanlines.bsky.social, @nattykbrown.bsky.social, @storiesbyalex.bsky.social—the winners of my late-2024 giveaway—for the opportunity to experience your work! Your trust has been heartwarming, and I've loved exploring the worlds you've all brought to life!
Shout out to @alyssamatesic.bsky.social for her hard work in getting this data compiled for the #writingcommunity!
If you're currently drafting or querying one (or more) of these most desired genres, this could be your year to land an agent for these projects!
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If you're currently drafting or querying one (or more) of these most desired genres, this could be your year to land an agent for these projects!
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Top Trending Book Genres for 2025
YouTube video by Alyssa Matesic
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February 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Shout out to @alyssamatesic.bsky.social for her hard work in getting this data compiled for the #writingcommunity!
If you're currently drafting or querying one (or more) of these most desired genres, this could be your year to land an agent for these projects!
youtu.be/ogrOezGSjj4?...
If you're currently drafting or querying one (or more) of these most desired genres, this could be your year to land an agent for these projects!
youtu.be/ogrOezGSjj4?...
I, too, enjoy splitting the infinitive. And support it—as a writer and an editor! I also support ending sentences with a preposition.
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Grammar rules you can stop sticking to
YouTube video by RobWords
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February 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I, too, enjoy splitting the infinitive. And support it—as a writer and an editor! I also support ending sentences with a preposition.
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✨Another lovely testimonial! ✨
If you're a fan of books like The Hunger Games or The Maze Runner, you'll absolutely love @authoranhorton.bsky.social's The Third Ring, releasing on April 15th!
Pre-order your copy today: a.co/d/0DMdj0o
If you're a fan of books like The Hunger Games or The Maze Runner, you'll absolutely love @authoranhorton.bsky.social's The Third Ring, releasing on April 15th!
Pre-order your copy today: a.co/d/0DMdj0o
January 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
✨Another lovely testimonial! ✨
If you're a fan of books like The Hunger Games or The Maze Runner, you'll absolutely love @authoranhorton.bsky.social's The Third Ring, releasing on April 15th!
Pre-order your copy today: a.co/d/0DMdj0o
If you're a fan of books like The Hunger Games or The Maze Runner, you'll absolutely love @authoranhorton.bsky.social's The Third Ring, releasing on April 15th!
Pre-order your copy today: a.co/d/0DMdj0o
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In case you missed the news, Brandon Sanderson is putting his lectures up free on youtube again this year.
Regardless of what you think of his books (I personally can't get into them), he is an excellent teacher. I've watched all his other lectures and they're so useful!
#WritingCommunity #Writers
Regardless of what you think of his books (I personally can't get into them), he is an excellent teacher. I've watched all his other lectures and they're so useful!
#WritingCommunity #Writers
The Philosophy of Professional Writing: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #1 (2025)
YouTube video by Brandon Sanderson
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January 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
In case you missed the news, Brandon Sanderson is putting his lectures up free on youtube again this year.
Regardless of what you think of his books (I personally can't get into them), he is an excellent teacher. I've watched all his other lectures and they're so useful!
#WritingCommunity #Writers
Regardless of what you think of his books (I personally can't get into them), he is an excellent teacher. I've watched all his other lectures and they're so useful!
#WritingCommunity #Writers
#writingcommunity Do you have any favourite words? Not crutch words, but words you just like the look or sound or use of.
I'm not sure I have any favourites in English, but I love "Zeug" and "Auflauf" in German. "Auflauf" is just fun to say, and "Zeug" is so damn versatile 😂
I'm not sure I have any favourites in English, but I love "Zeug" and "Auflauf" in German. "Auflauf" is just fun to say, and "Zeug" is so damn versatile 😂
January 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#writingcommunity Do you have any favourite words? Not crutch words, but words you just like the look or sound or use of.
I'm not sure I have any favourites in English, but I love "Zeug" and "Auflauf" in German. "Auflauf" is just fun to say, and "Zeug" is so damn versatile 😂
I'm not sure I have any favourites in English, but I love "Zeug" and "Auflauf" in German. "Auflauf" is just fun to say, and "Zeug" is so damn versatile 😂
Today's word lesson:
"Begrudgingly" carries a strong sense of resentment or envy about doing something and suggests someone feels the action is undeserved or unfair. But if someone does something reluctantly without resentfulness or envy, then "grudgingly" is the correct word.
"Begrudgingly" carries a strong sense of resentment or envy about doing something and suggests someone feels the action is undeserved or unfair. But if someone does something reluctantly without resentfulness or envy, then "grudgingly" is the correct word.
January 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Today's word lesson:
"Begrudgingly" carries a strong sense of resentment or envy about doing something and suggests someone feels the action is undeserved or unfair. But if someone does something reluctantly without resentfulness or envy, then "grudgingly" is the correct word.
"Begrudgingly" carries a strong sense of resentment or envy about doing something and suggests someone feels the action is undeserved or unfair. But if someone does something reluctantly without resentfulness or envy, then "grudgingly" is the correct word.
#writingcommunity Does the weather ever influence your scenes? Or perhaps, your motivation to write? I prefer gray, bleh days for writing. Probably because I want to get out and do things when the weather is nice 😂 And I'm a big fan of the pouring-rain-during-angsty-moments vibe
January 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#writingcommunity Does the weather ever influence your scenes? Or perhaps, your motivation to write? I prefer gray, bleh days for writing. Probably because I want to get out and do things when the weather is nice 😂 And I'm a big fan of the pouring-rain-during-angsty-moments vibe
Does your brain ever get stuck on certain words? I have no idea why, but I always mentally read "façade" as "fa-kay-d" and then have to correct myself 😂
January 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Does your brain ever get stuck on certain words? I have no idea why, but I always mentally read "façade" as "fa-kay-d" and then have to correct myself 😂