Amber Jones Barry

Copy editor who loves helping authors take their books to the next level. Sharing tips and rules for style and usage.

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

Back just long enough to say that if you're on (or moving to) Bluesky, let's be friends again. About to finally get started! Almost same handle, just no underscore. (X is wanting to include a link to not me if I type my full handle.)

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

It’s funny how, for the longest time (especially in HS), I had trouble getting under max word counts. Now I find I often have to add words because concise has become my default. Where do you fall?

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Ah, that annoying situation where you want to sit outside and work but can't see the computer screen for the glare...and the pollen. #amediting

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@LKmorgan_x I'm sure the parents loved them too!

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@janebuckley_sc Congratulations!

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

@TLNieuwoudt Congratulations!

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

@kctorawrites Ride in the back of a station wagon in the back-facing seat! And probably without a seat belt. I think my kids think I'm making it up. 😆

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

@authordemarest This brings back so many memories and feelings! 😍

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

Just waiting to see what actor's reaction will become a meme tomorrow. #Oscars2023

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

@EFAFreelancers Just FYI, I'm getting a "dangerous page" message from my browser when clicking the link.

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

What a nice feeling when a writer/editor you previously worked with tells you they've been begging their current employer to bring you into the editing process because of your work. 🎉 I hope YOU have something great happen today! HAPPY FRIDAY!

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

@LLeslie This is awesome! And definitely something my kids would have done when they were younger. (And congrats on making such an impact on little minds!)

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

Anybody else have fights with Acrobat when editing PDFs? Sometimes those commenting tools just won't cooperate. #amediting

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

Succinct writing is not always best. Sometimes you need more words to accurately explain something. #writingtips

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

A good reminder! And an easy fix.

[James River Writers @JamesRvrWriters]

We've run into more than one occasion when we've given up on contacting someone because we've been unable to find how to do so on their website! Be sure you have a contact form/contact page that is easy to find. Don't miss out on opportunities because folks can't reach you!

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

What’s your favorite way to get refocused on your work? #writingtips #amediting

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@wisekaren Hoping to get there next year!

[Amber Jones Barry @AJB_editor]

Especially helpful for calendar/schedule-related copy: If something is only for one day, it can’t “start” on a day. It “is” on a day. (It can, however, start at a certain time.) #amediting #writingtips

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@GraceSandford Your characters are adorable!

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@AngelaMaryHoll1 This is lovely!