Noctem Invicta

I get married THIS SUNDAY, March 22nd, 2026. I did my own nails and we DIYed our center pieces, getting the last of the touches done before the big day. We also had our rehearsal yesterday and I’m getting more and more excited. I anticipate remaining on Hiatus until at least June since we’ll also be having our bean enter the world in the next few weeks and will require an adjustment period to having baby be here with us finally.

Posting your tropes and trigger warnings on social media can help you find your target readers. I know when I'm thinking about reading a book, I'll check out anauthor's socials and see if I'm going to vibe with them and their book. It's even better when they post the triggers and tropes so I know if I'm in the right mood and headspace for those subjects.

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The Editing Podcast has been such a tremendous help to me in my freelancing journey. Although Denise and Louise don't post new podcasts super frequently it allows me to go back and listen, or relisten, to episodes to learn more about the editing industry and publishing in general. I highly recommend it. You can listen to it where ever you listen to podcasts.

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This was actually the word of the day on the Merriam-Webster Dictionary website a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was a cool word and am eagerly waiting for a chance to use it in a sentence.

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After much thought I've decided to halt talking new clients for the remainder of the year as of August 1st, 2025. This will not affect returning clients and I will continue to proofread for you.

I've been suffering from burnout between working full time in a warehouse and running this business. This year I also suffered a miscarriage at the end of February. It was my fiancé and I's first pregnancy together and as my expected due date approaches that weighs heavily on my mind and heart.

In happier news my partner and I are getting married in March of 2026 and I'm gearing up to start DIYing all of our decorations and getting everything set up for the big day. That will begin taking a lot of my time and I don't want to stretch myself thin and I don't want Noctem Invicta to suffer. So I'll be using these months to focus on getting myself in order and come back in January with fresh ideas for Noctem Invicta.

https://nocteminvicta.com/2025/07/25/important-updates/

My turn around time is usually around a week and a half to two weeks. I like to take my time and not rush the manuscripts I have in front of me. It allows me to catch more and give you back a manuscript that still has the same errors in it that you gave to me originally. If a rush needs to happen, please communicate that with me and there may be a price increase to compensate.

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Monthly Writing Prompt:
There is a large obstruction in the way of your character. It is blocking them from getting to the object or place they need to be. How does your character handle the obstacle and what is the obstacle before them?

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Euphoria came to mind when I was thinking of words to use in a romance that I don't see used all that often. I'd love to see Euphoria used in a manuscript or in books I read for fun.

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Piggy backing off my post last week about the different types of editing; when should you hire a proofreader? You should hire a proofreader after your manuscript has gone through line, copy and developmental edits. This could be a different person than your proofreader or it could be the same person. It depends on if your editor offers all types of editing or only certain levels.

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Piracy is not a victimless crime. It impacts artisans so incredibly negatively and discourages them from wanting to share their art. For Indie Authors that hit is even more so. Many Indies are trying to build their brand and their audience base. When their work is pirated, they aren't getting the income they would have gotten if that person had purchased their book. This is discouraging because a lot of indies are working to turn writing into their full time job and without the income, are forced to also have other sources of income. Piracy is the sh*ttiest thing to do in attempts to "support" your favorite authors and artists.

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So I had an idea to share what my workspace tends to look like. I usually keep my content planner nearby to keep myself on track with when I’m posting and what I am. I also use said planner to keep track of all of my own deadlines so I don’t accidentally miss anything important.

What does your workspace look like?

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