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The Picky Bookworm
@pickybookworm.bsky.social
Avid Reader and supporter of the indie book community. Proofreader and editor for self published authors, Podcaster, and maker of book inspired candles. https://linktr.ee/thepickybookworm
If I created a donation page, who would be willing to donate $2-3 to help a family I know have a fantastic Christmas? No, not my family. I try not to ask for money like this for myself. Probably why my recent gofundme did so badly.

If I get enough interest, I'll set something up.
December 15, 2023 at 10:25 PM
I'm so grateful that we had such valuable feedback for this planner. You can grab your copy for $7 until tomorrow only, so grab it before the price goes up :-)

Https://thepickybookworm.com/product/indie-blog-planner
I got to be a test user for this and I can't recommend it enough. I am super new to the planner world and this one was easy for someone like me to use. It has a lot of helpful stuff for writers and reviewers. And it's on sale!

💙📚
Aaaaaahhhhhh!

My friend Eliza and I have been working for MONTHS on a content planner and resource guide for bloggers and authors, and it JUST. WENT. LIVE. you can grab your copy $10 off until the 12, so grab your copy now!

thepickybookworm.com/product/indi...
December 11, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Aaaaaahhhhhh!

My friend Eliza and I have been working for MONTHS on a content planner and resource guide for bloggers and authors, and it JUST. WENT. LIVE. you can grab your copy $10 off until the 12, so grab your copy now!

thepickybookworm.com/product/indi...
December 6, 2023 at 2:45 AM
If I created a phone wallpaper from your book, #authors, to sell in my digital shop, what would you think?

1. No, I would not use the cover. Advertising only, not in things I actually sell
2. I'd use a quote from your book, most likely, and colors inspired by the cover.
December 4, 2023 at 6:56 PM
I hadn't come on here in a while, so wanted to come hang out for a bit. Now that I have, I hope you all have a fantastic Sunday, and don't forget to listen to this week's podcast! It'll be up soon, and I'm so happy!

thepickybookworm.com
December 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Reposted by The Picky Bookworm
Ok, so. Back in 2002, my honors English class had us do, as a MAJOR part of the grade, a thesis on whatever topic we wanted. As a pretentious nerd, I decided, initially, to do mine on ‘how a story is written’. One of the first parts of this project was to assemble primary sources. 1/?
Seems a bit unlikely.
December 3, 2023 at 5:49 AM
Wait...

Levar Burton has a podcast? How did I not know this?
December 3, 2023 at 4:07 PM
Thank you so much! I loved working with you!
If anyone needs a good beta reader, proof reader, or line editor consider @pickybookworm.bsky.social She does a great job and she trues to keep her prices within a range self publishing authors can afford. She's amazing to work with.💙📚 #writing

thepickybookworm.com/work-with-me...
November 26, 2023 at 8:41 PM
PSA: You can expect more reviews of Ted Dekker books, because I just found out that he's actually independently published. Ted Dekker is such an amazing author, and I can't wait to share his books!

Here's one #bookreview I wrote a while back for Thr3e:
thepickybookworm.com/book-review-...
November 22, 2023 at 6:40 PM
I'm excited to read these! If I remember correctly, book one in this series won a Picky Bookworm Award a couple years ago. I'll have to double check, but if you enjoy historical fiction, you should check these out!
💙📚 Started working on the grand finale of my Archers of Saint Sebastian series ... wish me luck! #authors #books #historicalfiction #historicalromance
November 22, 2023 at 4:08 PM
I've been organizing my kindle and finding full series to make sure I can buy them all eventually, and know what I'm realizing?

Most of my books (probably 98% of them) are part of a series, and I own way more indie books than I thought. I'm such a happy girl!
November 22, 2023 at 4:07 PM
I can pick a new book fairly easily, and almost never read the same book twice.

Yet, picking a new TV show is anxiety inducing, and I can usually be found watching the same shows over and over.

Anyone else do this?
November 20, 2023 at 9:51 PM
Books by a Trans authors you might be interested in for Trans Day of remeberance.

If you like queer erotic romance, with real, relatable characters and people you can obsess over, then The Orchid and The Lion series by @ghargravewrites.bsky.social is for you! Links in the comments.
November 20, 2023 at 6:11 PM
If you've been looking for an editor or proofreader, then you're in luck! Between now and the end of the year, I'm offering a free 3000 word edit of your manuscript. Then, if you hire me, you'll get 25% off your deposit.

International clients welcome!!

Happy Thanksgiving!
November 20, 2023 at 4:59 PM
For my US friends....

What are your plans for Thankgiving?
November 20, 2023 at 4:39 PM
Been working on #bookreviews today. I'll finally be scheduling some to come out soon! I hope you guys are excited, because I sure am!
November 18, 2023 at 9:55 PM
I didn't schedule anyone for today's #podcast, because I was going to be out of the house. Now that those plans have been cancelled (bursitis in my shoulder has me under the weather) I'm at a loss with what to do with the rest of my day. At least I have time to edit!
November 18, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Fact about me:

I love reading book reviews, even if they're about a book I'm never gonna read. I love seeing all the various opinions out there.

Your turn! And go!
November 17, 2023 at 9:51 PM
My husband and I have created a new word.

Cranianalosis

It's the condition of having your head stuck firmly up your ass.
November 17, 2023 at 1:42 AM
Y'all. Seriously.

Looked up "affordable book editing" on Google, and no wonder self published authors avoid editing! Even after raising my rates next month, I'll still be at about half market rate. I'm fine with that, though, because I'd rather be affordable than not.
November 15, 2023 at 8:22 PM
My friend Eliza and I have been SUPER busy recently, on something we are SO excited about! Who wants to know? You curious yet? Let me know!
November 13, 2023 at 8:12 PM
My friend is designing some new candle labels for me, and I'm so excited! I've spent so long trying to find ones I love, and I have really struggled with them. So I'm thrilled Kylee is willing and able to help me out! I'm so excited to see the final version!
November 8, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Update: We are now at 20m and counting.
It's hard to work with him so comfy. Luckily, Simon doesn't usually stay here long. About 20 minutes, and he's done. I'll update if he stays longer, lol
November 5, 2023 at 5:42 PM
It's hard to work with him so comfy. Luckily, Simon doesn't usually stay here long. About 20 minutes, and he's done. I'll update if he stays longer, lol
November 5, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Also replace the taco with a book, and you have an accurate idea.
Accurate af.
November 5, 2023 at 5:13 PM