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Katherine Pickett, Editor (she/her)
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I help writers achieve their dreams of publication. Owner of POP Editorial Services LLC. Award-winning author, editor, writing coach, workshop leader, avid cyclist, amateur painter. #Resist
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And just like that, SFWA capitulates. Keep fighting. It works.
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association AMENDED RULES for the Nebula Awards Dear Meghan, Earlier today, you received an email titled, “Note from the Board on This Year’s Nebula Rules.” To be clear, SFWA does not support the use of LLM generative models in the production of creative work. The Nebula Award Rules did not reflect our current policy and deeply held beliefs and values, and they were amended to reflect that. With further input, today, we made an important change to the Nebula Awards Rules in two board votes that we would like to share with you: Previous Text: "Works that are wholly written using generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible." New Text: "Works that are written, either wholly or partially, by generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible." -and- Previous Text: "Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and the nature of the technology’s use will be made clear to voters on the final ballot" New Text: "Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and those works will be disqualified." We will update our posted rules in the coming days to reflect this change.
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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#Worldbuilding is important, but it can often become a trap. Focus on what parts of the world are actually important to your story and resist the urge to just add detail for its own sake. #writing #writingadvice
On the Subject of Worldbuilding – Samuel C. Joseph
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December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The 2026 Residency is June 12–19 in Idyllwild, California. Eight days of generative writing workshops, community-building, and space to advance your project. Early Deadline: January 30. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Hosford-Abernethy, Portland, OR
#pdx #graffiti #murals #streetart
December 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Lol no
December 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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What a bunch of cowards...
December 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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#Free book Friday: I've given away over 700 copies of my novel so far!
December 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Editors may charge by the hour, by the word, or a flat fee. All of these metrics translate into an estimate of work required of the editor. The other variable, rate of pay, is based on the service requested and the editor’s level of experience.

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Why Does Editing Cost So Much? (Part 2)
Updated December 9, 2025. Originally published October 9, 2013.  It’s the rare book that doesn’t require a good stiff edit. –Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, The Essen…
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December 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Wife Guys support Wife Guys
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Yooooo! My wife's book is at #2 in on one of Amazon's bestseller rankings! And the ebook is free through Saturday: www.amazon.com/Debra-Lee-Wo...
December 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Do you love #horror AND #poetry? And are you looking for a dark twist on the #Christmas spirit? If so, check out CHRISTMAS FRIGHTS by Dawn Colclasure, a collection of 25 poems that have put Christmas horror into verse! Available as a print, ebook and audiobook! www.amazon.com/Christmas-Fr... #books
Christmas Frights
Amazon.com: Christmas Frights eBook : Colclasure, Dawn: Books
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December 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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161 FREE downloads on Amazon in three hours!

You can join the fun at www.amazon.com/Debra-Lee-Wo...
Debra Lee Won't Break: A Novel
Amazon.com: Debra Lee Won't Break: A Novel eBook : Pickett, Katherine: Kindle Store
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December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Guest Post: How an Editor Helps Your Author Brand, by Dave Chesson

"Your author brand should be a combination of your personality, passion, and the type of work you (want to) write, edit, or create."

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#writersky #Writers #indiepub #selfpub
Guest Post: How an Editor Helps Your Author Brand
by Dave Chesson If you want to give your books the best shot of selling, you must give conscious effort to establishing your author brand. A strong presence helps an author or any online entreprene…
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December 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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#ThirstyThursday #WritersLift

Grab a free copy of Debra Lee Won't Break just in time for the holidays. Available for free wherever ebooks are sold.

“An electrifying tale of grit, heart, and unshakable resolve...."

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December 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Your Wednesday #WritersLift! Promote your #books, #blog postings, #links, #websites, #music, #YouTube, and more!

Here's a blog post from me:

Holy Toledo: rthomas.xyz?p=1045
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December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Today MAGA brought anti-abortion health care legislation to the House Floor that will make the American people sicker, undermine preexisting condition coverage, and drive up health insurance costs. I voted ‘hell no’ on this poison pill prescription.
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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A holiday message from me and POP Editorial Services LLC in this month's newsletter.

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Happy Holidays from POP Editorial Services LLC
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December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Anyone know any good markets for light fantasy romantic murder mystery Novelettes opening up in the new year?

#booksky
#writing
#novelettes
#indiewriters
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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‼️BREAKING: Our discharge petition has enough signatures. Speaker Johnson is now FORCED to bring a vote to the House floor to extend ACA tax credits.

This can’t wait. Call your Member of Congress. We must vote NOW to protect healthcare.
December 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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2025 is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you can’t plan to start a new series for 2026! Don't skip over these bingeable and fan favorite books that are the first in their series 📚You'll literally never want these books to stop and will make them your 2026 personality!
A stack of books featuring Tad William's The Witchwood Crown, Julie E. Czerneda's A Turn of Light, Kristen Britain's Green Rider, Benjamin Liar's The Failures, and Christopher Rucchio's Empire of Silence
December 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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In case anyone is missing what is happening:

Trump is frantically ramping up tensions with Venezuela to try to keep the Epstein Files out of the news.

20 minutes before he HAS to release those files, he might launch a nuke, just so he can try to hide in plain sight.
December 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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This guy would make a great president if there was a third term option.
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I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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I would like to share that my wife has been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer and is undergoing both radiation and chemotherapy treatments. You can support her by visiting her GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/f/help-debbi... You can also help by buying one of my books: tinyurl.com/24nucxb9.
December 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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#3GoodThings Looking Forward edition

1. Recording a new podcast episode today with Roaming for Restless Women

2. Completing an editing project for one of my favorite clients, Cornell University Press

3. Discussing my coaching client's latest micro memoir. We've been working together for 3 years!
December 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Thanks for the add to your starter pack, Paul. Appreciated.

#writersOfBluesky #starterpack #writer
June 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM