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Tim Baughman Jr

Mentor Expertise: Self-publishing
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Mentor Bio

Tim Baughman Jr is an author, blogger, and freelance editor. Their works focus on the topics of mental health, sexuality, love, and relationships, told through the lens of varying genres. They are an avid fan of turn-based RPGs, flavored coffee, and ice hockey. Their first novel, Kotov Syndrome, is the winner of the 2021 Queer Indie Award for Best Dystopian Novel.

Mentorship Expectations

Ideally, I’m looking for someone who is looking for guidance as to how to develop long-term storytelling within their work, be that in an individual piece or as a way to build up for a larger series. I’d absolutely be open to giving feedback and editing beyond the initial minimum requirement, as I recognize that developmental editing is a process of continuous improvement and adaptation as a story grows and matures.

Manuscript Wishlist

Favorite genres:

  • Humor
  • Science fiction
  • Dystopia
  • LGBTQIA+ fiction

Favorite Books:

  • 1984 by George Orwell
  • Feed by M.T. Anderson
  • The Carls series by Hank Green (both books),
  • Bloody Spade and Bleeding Heart by B. M. Willows

Won’t accept: Zombies, body horror

Tim Baughman Jr.

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Self-publishing

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