I'm Poppy Rose Solomon,
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a young adult fiction (YA) author and specialist editor from Australia's Sunshine Coast. I'm hugely passionate about books, most especially YA, and love to both write my own work and champion other authors.
I've independently published five books: the four-book fantasy saga WOKEN KINGDOM, and a writing guidebook titled HOW TO EDIT YOUR OWN NOVEL. Several major publishers have highly praised my upcoming urban fantasy, AN ENCHANTED EARTH, and I was awarded a Varuna fellowship for my romantic comedy, LAWS OF ATTRACTION. My short story, THE GROUND IS GREYER, was shortlisted for the Rachel Funari Prize for fiction.
As an editor, I love working with serious authors who want to do amazing things in the publishing industry. I especially enjoy uplifting diverse voices and helping all writers gain the confidence to publish. I've taken the intensive Publishing Training Centre's 'Essential Copy Editing' course, and have worked with both traditional publishers and self-publishing authors. See my portfolio.​
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Why books, and why YA?
I’ve always loved reading and writing young adult fiction. As a teenager, I was drawn to strong, relatable characters who felt real; reading was an escape that I’ll always be grateful for. As an adult, my love of YA has never wavered. Teen fiction has a unique vividness and excitement.
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​Here are some of the things I do that benefit my clients:​
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Use Booktok and Bookstagram to keep track of trends and connect with readers
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Read ARCs of YA books to know what’s being released
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Know where clients' books will sit with their competition
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Keep a database of beta, ARC, and sensitivity readers
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Share clients' books on social media for promotion
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Respect author voice and edit for your purpose, not just for perfect grammar and spelling
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If you would like to discuss working together, please get in touch.
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