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Megan Harris, Editor
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📚 Book editor for self-published authors ✍️ sharing writing tips & insider insights to help your book shine!🌟 https://linktr.ee/mharriseditor
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Threads is once again on the Hot Mess Express and not working for me. Oh well!

Please enjoy the beauty from my front yard 🥰
Purple flowers Bluebells I think? Pretty tree
April 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Good morning,

I shared the following in my Editor Exclusive newsletter Friday and want to ensure more eyes are on it to announce some changes coming. Please review and let me know if you have questions!
Text from image says the following: I try not to get too up in my feelings here, but the end of 2024 was rough. I faced a layoff from my day job, and instead of enjoying the holidays jumped into a job search. I’m happy to say it has paid off and I’m now gainfully employed! That being said, the focus of my full-time job puts me at a crossroads where I need to determine where my attention belongs. Here’s what to expect moving forward: Fewer bookings - For most of my adult life my attention has been split, and I’m now in a place where I want to move forward intentionally. That means I’ll be taking fewer projects and referring out more. Scaled down offerings - I’ve expanded into many areas within editing and book marketing. However, I plan to analyze what is going on, scale back, and also review my site to better align with that goal. Monthly updates to quarterly on social and here - Beginning in April the newsletter will change to a quarterly cadence. I’ve also already scaled social posts back and will be providing updates from now on about discounts and resources less often but more prominently in the updates. What will my new time away from editing go to instead? Well, work of course, but I have always wanted to write more than just short stories, so likely there, and time with family that has normally been weekends where I’m focused on client projects.
March 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Editor Exclusive subscribers got a heads up on this news, so now to share it with everyone else!

Each quarter in 2025 I will release a free resource. Q1's is a self editing guide coming next month!

As with the news, subscribers get first dibs, so sign up so you don't miss it! #WritingCommunity
Swirly pen graphic with Coming in February: Self Editing Guide and the creator's handle (@MHarrisEditor)
January 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Still freaked out about the message awaiting me when Tiktok was put back online for U.S. users. Even though I have 6k followers there I'm really leery of continuing to use it if it's not a propaganda machine.
Tiktok message after the app was reinstated in the U.S.
January 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Not sure your pitch letter to agents is hitting the mark? There's a service for that!

New for 2025, I am officially offering query letter writing and review as a standalone project or part of a bundle!
January 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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#STL parents this week 😆
Parks and Rec meme of a parent complaining about parks being closed and having to keep kids home, but text is altered to address the existing extended winter break in the Midwest due to snow.
January 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Here's a little something I created as we ring in a new year this week! I am so grateful for all the opportunities I've had to connect with the author community and look forward to what 2025 has in store! #WritingCommunity
January 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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On top of the nearly two dozen client projects I did in 2024, I'm happy to report that I read 7 books for fun this year! 🎉 Here's to 2025 leading to many more partnerships and less social media time to read for fun more! #ReadingCommunity
Goodreads Challenge 2024 results: 7 books read
December 28, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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This Monday, don't miss out on a great resource to plan your 2025 author journey! Subscribers only will receive my rate sheet for the new year, including for my query letter service debuting in January. 🔗 in bio to join before it's out! 📚
December 20, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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Snow from today 🥰
Snow in front yard among trees and cul de sac in background with neighbor's houses
December 1, 2024 at 3:52 AM
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For the latest entry into GenAI is making us dumb we have Uncanny Valley Hand. I can't seem to put my fingers on what is wrong 🫠
November 25, 2024 at 10:51 PM
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So excited about our new table!
Farmhouse style table with dark oak finish and white chairs as well as a bench Farmhouse style table with dark oak finish and white chairs as well as a bench
November 14, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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Today in AI making people dumber we have this gem for a piece of an article about blood donations 🫠

Please use your 🧠 before creating crap like this. It's ugly and makes zero sense from a content perspective.
Crap GenAi image with a Thanksgiving theme and text about blood donations
November 14, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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Timeline cleanse: my pup catching a toy! He usually does this at night when the kids are watching something but I had time over lunch to see how quickly he could do it. 💙
November 12, 2024 at 7:55 PM
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Tomorrow's newsletter looks ahead to 2025 with a FREE resource to help your marketing plan for the new year. 🔗 in bio to subscribe so you don't miss it! #AuthorServices #FreelanceEditor #NewsletterUpdate
Coming Tuesday November 12: New Editor Exclusive! Don't miss it!
November 11, 2024 at 8:16 PM
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Gratitude is a focus I often have as November rolls around, and I just wanted to share a huge thank you to all the clients who have trusted me this year and in past years to help with their projects! 💕 I'm thankful to have you and think of your projects often, wishing you all the success! #ThankYou
November 10, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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Presented without context:
AI prompt bro celebrating his "win" followed by a zoom out showing various creatives, as well as categories of people like people who trace and a 5 year old with a crayon, looking on a pedestal above the AI prompt bro.
May 16, 2024 at 9:33 PM
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In addition to my guide writing, I'm still committed to writing a blog post a month! Here's the topic for January coming next week.

Newsletter subscribers, watch for the email notifying you it's live!

#writingupdate #BlogUpdate #blogwriting #authorresources
January blog post topic coming Jan. 22nd.: what authors can learn about review etiquette from the Cait Corrain Goodreads scandal
January 19, 2024 at 2:39 AM
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I've aimed for at least 150 words a day this month on my author guide and with a few exceptions have surpassed it. Tonight was 187 words. I'll take it!

#WritingCommunity
Graphic showing writing progress in January for author guide. Days range from zero words written for four of the days to 343 words written from the first of January 2024 to the 15th.
January 17, 2024 at 3:53 AM
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Looked into it more and it does tie in with days missed, but the percents don't match with the district email.

I get that attendance is an issue but sheesh, it's just really extreme to say 3 missed days is a sign of a problem.
January 10, 2024 at 10:57 PM
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Sheduling a project with me in early 2024? Mention this promo before 12/31 & receive a FREE 30 minute Zoom call on the topic of your choice. It can be about your project or a separate one, or just a time to chat! 💬

*Offer good for projects booked Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023 (start date can be in 2024).
December 12, 2023 at 1:51 AM
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The coffee mug from my avatar is no more 😭 RIP
Broken white and red coffee mug with a keyboard design on it and the word "create"
November 28, 2023 at 1:52 AM
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New graphics today on Insta on how to book projects with me!

Templates are a lifesaver btw
What's my availability? I only share this in DMs now and once monthly in my newsletter. Please reach out if interested! Clients usually fill out the form on my website, but if you send a DM, we can talk that way before transitioning to email to start the process on your editing or book marketing project. It's that simple! How to book projects with me
November 22, 2023 at 1:48 PM
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Portion of a client testimonial! See the full review on my site.

mharriseditor.com/testimonials/
Client testimonial excerpt: "Megan's contributions have been invaluable, encompassing line editing, developing query letters, creating synopses, and crafting compelling blurbs. Her discerning eye consistently ensures that the manuscript aligns with my creative vision, and she excels in identifying areas that need refinement, providing valuable suggestions, and crafting seamless transitions. Megan epitomizes professionalism and is a true pleasure to work with!" DC Rivera, novelist
November 20, 2023 at 11:07 PM
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I would not be sad if these apple pie cookies were the last dessert I ever had. Soooo amazing 😋
Apple pie cookies from the Pioneer Woman
November 20, 2023 at 2:06 AM