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

2026 Projects with Editor Megan Harris: learn what's changed and what's staying the same!
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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.
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Goodreads Challenge 2024 results: 7 books read
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Coming Tuesday November 12: New Editor Exclusive! Don't miss it!
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January blog post topic coming Jan. 22nd.: what authors can learn about review etiquette from the Cait Corrain Goodreads scandal
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What's my availability? I only share this in DMs now and once monthly in my newsletter. Please reach out if interested!
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
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Ethics of AI for Authors Part 1: Costs & Benefits
Client testimonial from William Brinkman: "Out of all the blurb writers I hired for my first novel, Megan did the best job. She captured the spirit of a book that isn’t simple to summarize. I wish I’d gone to her first."
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Fortune article headline reads "Most millennials and Gen Zers feel they have it a lot harder than their parents did in today’s economy"
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Good things are coming
Special promo deal for Editor Exclusive subscribers
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4 Reasons Editors Love Referrals
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#1 Take time away. Jumping right into editing after writing can lead to overwhelm and stress. Put aside your work for at least a few days (or longer!) to recharge and come back refreshed and ready.
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SAVE plan options on $45k in student loan debt
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FB message between parent and child Child: Ok C: What is lunch Parent: A midday meal people eat P: Hehehe C: four angry emojis
Answer from someone about why they use AI generated images when it's unethical: I understand your concern, and I am a big proponent of ethics. I'm also an artist and sell prints online, so I can understand the concern. The technology behind the platform is scanning hundreds of thousands of images, so hypothetically, if you gave some type of return, it would be minimal, its not like a handful of artists are having their work replicated. Also, it depends on the use case, is the user is posting the image in the public domain or privately to address if any royalty is owed. (Part 2 in next image)
Text conversation between parent and child where the child wants ice cream for lunch, parent says no, and child says they'll just starve to death sice the parent wouldn't let them eat anything
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