Jamie Ryu | Editor
jamieisreading.bsky.social
Jamie Ryu | Editor
@jamieisreading.bsky.social
Editor at Contrarian Publishing | I read a lot. I write books no one will ever read. But mostly I edit books people will read.
The anthology publishes this October and part of the proceeds go to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that prevents suicide in LGBTQ+ youth
February 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Writing might feel frivolous to some, but books are powerful. Information is powerful. Your voice and your story, no matter how small you think it is, are powerful. Never forget that ❤️
February 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Reposted by Jamie Ryu | Editor
MOST author-subsidized publishing options are vanity presses or vanity presses claiming to be hybrid presses. Those are SCAMS. They will take thousands from you and provide very little in return. How can you tell which ones are worth it and which aren’t? Here are just a few ways:
December 10, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Aw I just read the whole post! It’s a very common journey. Don’t let it get you down ❤️

For myself, I just don’t have the time and it’s not my primary passion! I’m a much better editor than I am a writer, and I care more about the work. My dream is to help authors make their dreams come true 😊
December 5, 2024 at 5:38 PM