Judith Leask | Fiction Editor
@judithleask.bsky.social
Fiction editor, creative writer, CIEP member, reader of multiple genres, improving cyclist, pop choir singer, neurodiversity and queer ally, socialist (Green Party member), night owl, drinker of far too much tea.
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Under the avenue of trees in Shakespeare's churchyard, a couple were chasing falling leaves, and I couldn't help joining in.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Under the avenue of trees in Shakespeare's churchyard, a couple were chasing falling leaves, and I couldn't help joining in.
#stetwalk
#amediting
#stetwalk
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Dickens's novels were big on social commentary, often in a heavy and caricatured way. Kingsolver deftly weaves on her social commentary and points of history in a way that's beautiful to behold. I'm learning so much from this novel.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Dickens's novels were big on social commentary, often in a heavy and caricatured way. Kingsolver deftly weaves on her social commentary and points of history in a way that's beautiful to behold. I'm learning so much from this novel.
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I'm sure I'll have lots more to say about this one, but the first is - oh boy, does it have a voice. A friend says she didn't get past the first few pages, and I think a strong voice can take some getting used to. But this one is full of personality - and makes sense.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I'm sure I'll have lots more to say about this one, but the first is - oh boy, does it have a voice. A friend says she didn't get past the first few pages, and I think a strong voice can take some getting used to. But this one is full of personality - and makes sense.
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Do books make good insulation? Asking for a friend
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October 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Do books make good insulation? Asking for a friend
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October 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Now reading this in a lovely spot! It's told in the first person as a letter, so there's a distance between the time of the events and the time of narration, with plenty of foreshadowing. The narrator can pause and address the recipient of her letter, and philosophise. Beautiful.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Now reading this in a lovely spot! It's told in the first person as a letter, so there's a distance between the time of the events and the time of narration, with plenty of foreshadowing. The narrator can pause and address the recipient of her letter, and philosophise. Beautiful.
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Some stunning comparisons in this one. A character has just put their drab clothes in a wardrobe next to some colourful ones, and it was 'like I had just put mashed potato on a fruit salad'. I love being surprised like that!
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September 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Some stunning comparisons in this one. A character has just put their drab clothes in a wardrobe next to some colourful ones, and it was 'like I had just put mashed potato on a fruit salad'. I love being surprised like that!
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I've been posting lately about books I read, and my thoughts on the writing in them.
❤️ I love stories, for a million reasons
📖 It's great to experience a variety of styles
📝I learn more about the craft of writing as I reflect
🖊️ A good fiction editor knows the craft of writing
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❤️ I love stories, for a million reasons
📖 It's great to experience a variety of styles
📝I learn more about the craft of writing as I reflect
🖊️ A good fiction editor knows the craft of writing
#writingcommunity
September 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I've been posting lately about books I read, and my thoughts on the writing in them.
❤️ I love stories, for a million reasons
📖 It's great to experience a variety of styles
📝I learn more about the craft of writing as I reflect
🖊️ A good fiction editor knows the craft of writing
#writingcommunity
❤️ I love stories, for a million reasons
📖 It's great to experience a variety of styles
📝I learn more about the craft of writing as I reflect
🖊️ A good fiction editor knows the craft of writing
#writingcommunity
This one works for the sheer personality in the writing voice. And the protagonist is an anti-hero, with the story defying many of the usual expectations. Sometimes I had no idea what his comparisons were supposed to mean, though. Be creative, but stay this side of weird!
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September 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
This one works for the sheer personality in the writing voice. And the protagonist is an anti-hero, with the story defying many of the usual expectations. Sometimes I had no idea what his comparisons were supposed to mean, though. Be creative, but stay this side of weird!
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If you want a good example of an omniscient narrator, try this one. The narrator is separate from the characters, commenting on the setting and the people, and giving their own perspective. An omniscient narrator can move (gently) between characters' heads. It's uncommon nowadays.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
If you want a good example of an omniscient narrator, try this one. The narrator is separate from the characters, commenting on the setting and the people, and giving their own perspective. An omniscient narrator can move (gently) between characters' heads. It's uncommon nowadays.
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I love historical drama, especially where I learn about real events. Harris's writing is sensitive and descriptive, but he does switch between people's heads in a slightly unsettling way. If you're going to switch, ease the focus gently away from one person and towards another.
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September 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I love historical drama, especially where I learn about real events. Harris's writing is sensitive and descriptive, but he does switch between people's heads in a slightly unsettling way. If you're going to switch, ease the focus gently away from one person and towards another.
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Confluence of AuDHD interests: 3D printing embroidery thread holders for embroidering botanical drawings
August 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Confluence of AuDHD interests: 3D printing embroidery thread holders for embroidering botanical drawings
That's better ...
August 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
That's better ...
This from AuDHD daughter. Referencing favourite film Ratatouille
August 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
This from AuDHD daughter. Referencing favourite film Ratatouille
It's more of a wet plant pot than a pond atm
June 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It's more of a wet plant pot than a pond atm
There are many ways to write a story ... (read the titles from the top left)
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May 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
There are many ways to write a story ... (read the titles from the top left)
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My hubby: six days in hospital, one major orthopaedic surgery, one ambulance ride, and seen by multiple professionals in hospital, at home and in outpatients. Equipment loaned, drugs prescribed. We have no insurance. Cost to us: £0.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
My hubby: six days in hospital, one major orthopaedic surgery, one ambulance ride, and seen by multiple professionals in hospital, at home and in outpatients. Equipment loaned, drugs prescribed. We have no insurance. Cost to us: £0.
#NotEvenSocialism
#NotEvenSocialism
Looks like it's Albert Einstein day. We love him in this house because he was probably autistic and left school with no qualifications. There's also this ❤️
April 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Looks like it's Albert Einstein day. We love him in this house because he was probably autistic and left school with no qualifications. There's also this ❤️
The People's History Museum in Manchester - our spiritual home
April 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The People's History Museum in Manchester - our spiritual home
Wait, I think this might be true ...
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April 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Wait, I think this might be true ...
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I'd be scared.
April 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I'd be scared.
Just got this from my daughter 😂
April 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Just got this from my daughter 😂
Love it when we have a common understanding of story mythology that makes ideas like this a delight 😅
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February 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Love it when we have a common understanding of story mythology that makes ideas like this a delight 😅
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DD's favourite birthday present: art from her favourite game, Disco Elysium. Packaged ready for the return to uni.
January 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
DD's favourite birthday present: art from her favourite game, Disco Elysium. Packaged ready for the return to uni.