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![🌸 Feeling inspired this spring? So are we!
As we dive into new writing projects, we’re thinking about one of our favourite parts of the publishing journey: editorial.
Whether you’re writing a memoir, a nonfiction guide, or a children’s picture book, working with an editor is one of the most meaningful—and transformative—parts of the process.
Here are a few tips for building a strong author-editor relationship:
🗣 Open communication
✍️ Be open to revisions
📆 Respect deadlines
🙌 Trust your editor’s perspective
😄 Stay curious + collaborative
✨ Have you ever worked with an editor? What was the most valuable thing you learned?
⬇️ Share your experience—we’d love to hear from you.
Want to know more about what it’s like to work with our editorial team at PSP?
📅 Join our free Online Open House on Tuesday, May 27 at 3pm ET / 4pm AT
🎥 [Zoom link in bio @pownalstreetpress ]
💬 We’ll be talking about purpose-driven publishing and the full journey from writer to published author.
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![👋Hey writers! Have a nonfiction manuscript or a children’s picture book in the works?
We’re hosting a free virtual open house to talk all things hybrid publishing—and YOU’RE invited. 💻📚✨
Whether you’re new to publishing or exploring your options, come meet our team, ask your questions, and learn what it’s like to publish with a mission-driven press that cares deeply about your story.
May 27, 4pm ATL/3pm EST
Pownal Street Press
Hybrid Publishing 101
🗓️ Save your spot: [link in bio @pownalstreetpress ] or 👉 https://pownalstreetpress.com/heartwork-sessions/
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