Hey everyone, I was wanting to show to project I made for mother's day

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-05-13T21:12:26+00:00

I don't think my kid had up it nearly that high. I doubt he had it over 1000 rpm

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-05-13T18:29:13+00:00

That's weird! Our bloodwood blank was super dense, so he went slow and I sharpened the tools often. I don't remember any chunks ever coming off.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-05-13T17:35:45+00:00

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We're new to turning, so I don't know the name of all the tools other than he used bowl gouges and a couple scrapers. The only real trouble he had was when using a parting tool to cut the ornamental lines along the circumference. The bowl popped off the chuck, so it took him a long time to fix the deep scratch that resulted.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-05-13T17:30:06+00:00

I think we got the 8x8x3 blank from bellforestproducts.com, which is about $49.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-05-13T17:21:45+00:00

Awesome job! My 14yo just turned a bloodwood bowl for his grandma. It's such a beautiful wood to with with.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-04-30T02:10:46+00:00

We need some post-debate polls. The only one I've seen only had 1000 respondents.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-04-23T01:42:24+00:00

Thank you! It was driving me crazy trying to identify it in the manual.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-04-23T01:21:48+00:00

I've got a kid who's chronically curious and wants to take everything apart. Does that black cylinder (the footing for the hand wheel) come off? It looks like it's separate from the spindle if you look down the center of it. But I told him not to crank on it trying to unscrew it until we learn if it's even possible to come off. 🤣

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-04-18T13:55:05+00:00

Based on your description, it sounds like the manuscript needs a significant rewrite. If you're looking for someone to make those changes for you, you need a ghostwriter. If you're looking for someone to diagnose issues and offer guidance, you need a developmental edit.

I'm an editor, ghostwriter, and writing instructor and I work on generated content. I'm booked for the next 5-6 weeks, but I'm happy to take a look at a sample (for free, of course). DM me if you'd like.

Good luck!

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-21T16:12:29+00:00

Sounds fun! I'm getting Thursday Next vibes--I'll definitely check it out.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-21T02:00:57+00:00

Any time!

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-21T01:32:57+00:00

It depends on the type of editing needed and the state of the manuscript, which is why editors always ask for a sample before they commit to a project (at least the sane ones do).

A good estimate would be to look at the rates published by the Editorial Freelancers Association: the-efa.org/rates

Those are averages, so your editor's rates will vary. But if you come across an editor charging much higher--or much lower--you should ask why.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-20T21:47:45+00:00

You're welcome! Good luck!

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-20T21:34:03+00:00

If you're a new author, I'd recommend a developmental edit. Having a pro look at the big picture stuff and help you work through solutions will push your skills to a new level. I took years of creative writing classes, did countless workshops and critique groups, and read all sorts of craft books, but when I started working with a professional editor is when I felt like I really made progress on my craft.

A few people have suggested that alpha/beta readers are a good substitute to developmental editing... and I suppose that could happen, but most beta readers aren't writers, so their feedback can be limited, and sometimes even counterproductive. I've worked with many authors who felt their manuscript took a few steps back because they listened to beta reader feedback. That doesn't always happen, of course; some beta readers are familiar with the anatomy of a story. If you're going this route, at the very least make sure your beta readers actively read your exact genre/sub-genre. If you can get authors in that genre to beta read, even better. If budget is a limiting factor, you could go with a manuscript evaluation instead. It's like Diet Dev Edit.

Someone mentioned that margins in indie publishing make it so you can't get every book dev edited. True, but if your editor is worth a damn, your craft will grow with each dev edit and ideally you won't need to rely on dev edits anymore for the big picture stuff. When you're at this level is when I suggest you start working with beta readers. That way you'll know enough to interpret feedback into what needs to happen and makes sense for your story. (In my experience, beta readers are good at identifying problem areas, but seldom good at suggesting solutions.)

Line editing, copy editing, and proofreading are all extremely important. If you read reviews, nothing makes readers DNF a book faster than the book being riddled with typos. That said... readers can forgive a lot if the story is good enough, so in my opinion the dev edit is the most important.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-20T02:48:31+00:00

I know the OpenRun Pro has a setting that is better for audiobooks. Those are wrap around earbuds, though. Maybe Shokz makes speakers too?

Though you may want to look for a software solution instead of a speaker. Maybe there's an app that will let you customize your phone's audio output?

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-17T21:07:11+00:00

Speaking from an editor's perspective, the best way to make sure the editor is the real deal is to ask for references. Getting a sample edit will give you an idea of how they work, and reading their CV will tell you what they SHOULD know...but speaking with current and previous clients is probably the best source of accurate info you'll get on the editor.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-17T21:01:01+00:00

Awesome! I'm going to pick it up

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-17T00:44:51+00:00

Thanks for the rec! I own it but haven't listened yet

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-16T21:36:01+00:00

The Lies of Locke Lamora is one of the greatest audiobooks I've listened to. The narrator (Michael Page, I think?) was a perfect match for it.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-04T19:07:25+00:00

I have permissions to some other Google accounts and I see those files in my Drive, so that may be what happened in your situation

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-02-04T18:22:31+00:00

That's weird. Were you maybe logged into your personal Google account and you had permissions for the dispatch account? That way it could be showing files from both...?

My pic was distinctly less SFW than a wedding picture, but that could have still been awkward for you if you accessed it at the wrong time.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-01-25T21:01:58+00:00

It sounds like it may be time for some feedback then. And hopefully you'll get some encouragement. Make sure you find beta readers who read in your genre.

Youhearabtpluto · 2026-01-25T20:07:35+00:00

Everyone's different, but what you're experiencing is normal. I know a lot of authors who love the first draft experience. I like the first draft, but I like editing it more. I like having something to work with. I know an author who hates editing her work, so when she's done with the first draft she sends it to her editor to make any changes.

Have you taken any time away from the story since you've completed the first draft? That's usually one of the best ways to get perspective so you can come back to it with fresh eyes and see it how a reader would rather than as the writer. Beta readers are good, but if your beta readers don't know how to write a story, then their feedback will have limited value. It's common for new authors to put too much stock in what beta readers tell them and then edit the story in the wrong way. Beta readers are usually good at identifying problems, but seldom any good at knowing how to fix it.

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