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Honored to be covered in Publishers Weekly
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Honored to be covered in Publishers Weekly
This 90-minute, in-depth presentation will cover the latest acquisition trends, current market needs, the launch of several new imprints, plus industry-wide efforts to navigate economic forces, AI, and book banning. Hear key insights essential for anyone looking to sell a book in today’s market!
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This 90-minute, in-depth presentation will cover the latest acquisition trends, current market needs, the launch of several new imprints, plus industry-wide efforts to navigate economic forces, AI, and book banning. Hear key insights essential for anyone looking to sell a book in today’s market!
Spotted at the mall today. Don’t miss the tiny Post-it note under the window painting. 🤪🤣
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Spotted at the mall today. Don’t miss the tiny Post-it note under the window painting. 🤪🤣
Writing a scary story? Three pitfalls to avoid, and ways to avoid them.
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Writing a scary story? Three pitfalls to avoid, and ways to avoid them.
Writing a scary story? Three pitfalls to avoid, and ways to avoid them, today at DearEditor.com: www.deareditor.com/2025/10/avoi...
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Writing a scary story? Three pitfalls to avoid, and ways to avoid them, today at DearEditor.com: www.deareditor.com/2025/10/avoi...
How to EFFECTIVELY write Multiple POVs. Telling a story through several characters’ viewpoints CAN be tricky but it’s SO worth it when you get it right.
October 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
How to EFFECTIVELY write Multiple POVs. Telling a story through several characters’ viewpoints CAN be tricky but it’s SO worth it when you get it right.
A “No” from one editor is not necessarily a “No” from ALL editors at that imprint, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3KTDedc
October 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A “No” from one editor is not necessarily a “No” from ALL editors at that imprint, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3KTDedc
A “No” from one editor is not necessarily a “No” from ALL editors at that imprint, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3KTDedc
October 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A “No” from one editor is not necessarily a “No” from ALL editors at that imprint, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3KTDedc
There are some things to consider when deciding to use your middle name in your author name.
October 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
There are some things to consider when deciding to use your middle name in your author name.
What to consider when deciding to use your middle name in your author name, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3VQPGwM
October 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
What to consider when deciding to use your middle name in your author name, today at DearEditor.com: bit.ly/3VQPGwM
Avoid over-explaining in your fiction with these four tips from DearEditor.com: bit.ly/4nFjR5U
September 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Avoid over-explaining in your fiction with these four tips from DearEditor.com: bit.ly/4nFjR5U
Writing Tip: Use your setting to reveal a character’s emotions and to force epiphanies. Choose it strategically and cleverly.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Writing Tip: Use your setting to reveal a character’s emotions and to force epiphanies. Choose it strategically and cleverly.
#writingtips #writingadvice #amwriting #writing #deareditordotcom #DeborahHalversonBooks #kidlit #YAlit #youngadultfiction #MGlit #middlegradefiction #DearEditor
#writingtips #writingadvice #amwriting #writing #deareditordotcom #DeborahHalversonBooks #kidlit #YAlit #youngadultfiction #MGlit #middlegradefiction #DearEditor
Use “big words” in YA fiction? The Editor shares her advice in today’s DearEditor.com post at bit.ly/45wkDdV
August 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Use “big words” in YA fiction? The Editor shares her advice in today’s DearEditor.com post at bit.ly/45wkDdV
A writer asks if it’s true that you should submit 3 to 4 manuscripts at once to an agent so they know you’re productive. The Editor advises a better strategy in today’s post at bit.ly/3IjkyT5
July 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A writer asks if it’s true that you should submit 3 to 4 manuscripts at once to an agent so they know you’re productive. The Editor advises a better strategy in today’s post at bit.ly/3IjkyT5
A writer asked how to calculate the word count for a picture book manuscript with back matter and art notes. The Editor explains: bit.ly/446rrhz
June 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A writer asked how to calculate the word count for a picture book manuscript with back matter and art notes. The Editor explains: bit.ly/446rrhz
Registration opened today! "Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson provides an up-to-the minute, comprehensive overview of the children's publishing industry. A free webinar for SCBWI Premium Members!"
June 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Registration opened today! "Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson provides an up-to-the minute, comprehensive overview of the children's publishing industry. A free webinar for SCBWI Premium Members!"
A writer asked about current chapter book trends. The Editor shares them: bit.ly/3SJ7wQM
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June 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A writer asked about current chapter book trends. The Editor shares them: bit.ly/3SJ7wQM
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Learn five reasons that commonly appear in rejection letters for novels and picture books, translated and then followed by solutions for addressing the problem. Join me!
April 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Learn five reasons that commonly appear in rejection letters for novels and picture books, translated and then followed by solutions for addressing the problem. Join me!
Super excited for this workshop – bringing my wisdom, heaps of practical advice, and creative energy! Join CBW-LA on Zoom for this session on April 19th ! www.cbw-la.org/event-6099918
April 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Super excited for this workshop – bringing my wisdom, heaps of practical advice, and creative energy! Join CBW-LA on Zoom for this session on April 19th ! www.cbw-la.org/event-6099918
Little Brown Children's is launching a New Adult imprint called Requited for romance novels centering "characters in their upper teens and twenties as they navigate early adulthood." Polishing up your New Adult ms? WRITING NEW ADULT FICTION www.hachettebookgroup.com/.../hachette...
March 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Little Brown Children's is launching a New Adult imprint called Requited for romance novels centering "characters in their upper teens and twenties as they navigate early adulthood." Polishing up your New Adult ms? WRITING NEW ADULT FICTION www.hachettebookgroup.com/.../hachette...
SCBWI Members: Join me Nov 14!
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson presents a rich snapshot of the children’s publishing industry & marketplace, including book sales and acquisition trends, imprint launches, developments in AI & book banning, and the latest on the middle grade market.
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson presents a rich snapshot of the children’s publishing industry & marketplace, including book sales and acquisition trends, imprint launches, developments in AI & book banning, and the latest on the middle grade market.
November 12, 2024 at 3:42 PM
SCBWI Members: Join me Nov 14!
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson presents a rich snapshot of the children’s publishing industry & marketplace, including book sales and acquisition trends, imprint launches, developments in AI & book banning, and the latest on the middle grade market.
Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson presents a rich snapshot of the children’s publishing industry & marketplace, including book sales and acquisition trends, imprint launches, developments in AI & book banning, and the latest on the middle grade market.