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Rachael Waldburger
@rachaelwaldburger.bsky.social
📚 Helping writers improve their craft & achieve their publishing dreams

📖 Editor, indie author, & tired mom

🔗 Check out my services at www.rosedeneediting.com
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Good morning, #writingcommunity!

Enrollment is open for my #youngwriter courses, open to middle and high schoolers looking to hone their craft and learn more about publishing. Self-paced and live classes are available! Classes start March 31st!

Check out my course list at www.rosedeneacademy.com
I promised I'd wait to watch the season finale of #TheLibrarians with my mom, so instead, I'm avoiding spoilers by making fanart. I'm so glad we've already been given a second season!

This is an older drawing (my first attempt with alcohol markers!) These characters are so much fun!
August 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Hey, #writingcommunity! What's your favorite thing about your story?
June 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I'm filling out my schedule with a summer sale!

Developmental, line, and copy edits available, as well as proofreading and book coaching services.

Just mention the promo code SUMMER in your email quote for 20% off any package! Sale ends on June 11th ☀️
June 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Question for you, #writingcommunity:

How long is your ideal writing session?

I write really well in chunks of 15-20 minutes--any longer and I start to lose focus (if I can make it that long without getting interrupted). Anyone else?

#writesky
June 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Unpopular opinion: You can edit while you draft.

It can help you keep details consistent, take advantage of opportunities for foreshadowing, and flesh out your setting.

Do you edit while you write?

#writingcommunity #writesky
June 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Hey, #writingcommunity! What are you working on today?
June 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#writingcommunity! I'm looking for busy parents who are interested in learning:

-How to build a writing routine when you don't have any time
-How to set boundaries around your writing time
-How to make short writing sessions count
-How to trigger writing mode
-How to improve your draft as you write
June 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Aaaand another. I missed @leverageredemption.bsky.social so much.

#LeverageRedemption is really stepping it up with the weird grift personas this season, and I am here for it.
April 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
April 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I had 30 minutes, an unattended pencil, and screenshots from the new season of @leverageredemption.bsky.social before bed last night. I need more curly-haired-Eliot-in-a-hat episodes.
April 26, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Writer parents!

I'm doing some research, and I'd love to talk to you about your experience as a busy writer with children. We can chat here, in DMs, or on the phone--whatever works for you! It'll only take a couple of minutes; I know how busy you are 😊

Thank you!

#writingcommunity #writesky
March 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Congratulations, @jlmauthor.bsky.social! You've won a 1st chapter edit! I'll send you a DM later today to set up the details :)

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared! I'd really love to work with all of you. Send me a DM if you're looking for an editor!
March 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
2yo: Hey, Mama, you're under arrest.

Me: Why am I under arrest?

2yo: Because you are a beef.

Me: I'm a what??

2yo: You can't just take [brother]'s toys!

Me: Oh, a THIEF.

2yo: Yeah! A beef! Here, hold this. That's a nunchuck. You have to go to jail.
March 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I wish I could say this is unbelievable.

Writers, I beg you: use your words. Use your voices. Don't let this happen in silence.
powerful detailed account of ICE captivity

"To put things into perspective: I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family and even politicians advocating for me...Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there"

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Hey #writer friends!

I have some extra time this weekend, so I'm giving away a free first chapter edit!

To enter:

✔️ follow me
✔️ tell me a little about your manuscript in the comments

That's it! Feel free to share, and I'll pick a winner at random tomorrow morning!

#writesky #writingcommunity
March 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The difference between technical & functional grammar, from an English teacher.

And as an added bonus, we also discuss celebrity crushes and shredded cheese.

wordsarehardpodcast.podbean.com/e/technicalv...

#writingcommunity #writersky #writesky
March 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Reposted by Rachael Waldburger
How do we know which writing resources are good and which aren’t? It’s overwhelming.

In the interests of narrowing things down, I have a recommended list under Free Resources on my website.

Want weekly writing tips? Sign up here: jenichappelleeditorial.com/newsletter/
#writingcommunity
March 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Looking for a writing quote from an Irish author? ☘ Here's my favorite:

#writingcommunity #writersky #writesky
March 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Number of normal writer distractions per day: 6742

Number of writer mom distractions per day: 6742 (but you get to learn cool dinosaur facts with them)

#writingcommunity #writesky
March 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Where are my #writer parents 🙋‍♀️ The ones who struggle to find time to write between a full time job, kids, after school activities, and everything else (me, it's me, I'm talking about myself).

Here's one of the most important things to remember for WWB (writing when busy):

Keep it small.

#writesky
March 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Happy National Write Your Story Day!

#writingcommunity #writesky
March 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#RevPit authors! I'm not submitting this year, and I'm missing that buzz of anticipation.

Let me live vicariously. Please gush about your story! I want to know everything!
March 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Writer friends, check out this offer! Bethany gives absolutely amazing feedback!

#writingcommunity #writesky
Hey new followers! I’m Bethany and I’m a writer, editor, book coach. For 15+ years, I’ve helped authors finish stories, win awards, get book deals and dream agents!

for a limited time, I’m giving away 50 pg critique! Just fill out survey here! #writing

docs.google.com/forms/d/1v5b...
Writer Survey 2025
Thanks so much for taking the time to fill this out! It means so much to me and I already value your opinion a ton! By filling out this survey, you're already entered to win a 50 page critique AND a...
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March 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Writers... use your voice.
March 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Good morning, #writingcommunity!

Enrollment is open for my #youngwriter courses, open to middle and high schoolers looking to hone their craft and learn more about publishing. Self-paced and live classes are available! Classes start March 31st!

Check out my course list at www.rosedeneacademy.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM