Inside the Mind of an Author/Editor: Ashyln Harmon

2025-10-29

This week, we’re exploring what happens when creativity meets critique. My guest is Ashlyn Harmon — a talented romance author and a professional editor. Two roles that sound like natural allies, but sometimes end up in a quiet tug-of-war. We’ll talk about how Ashlyn balances those sides of her brain — the writer who wants to let the story flow, and the editor who’s always ready with the red pen. How do those perspectives help or hinder each other? And when do you know which hat to wear?...

This week, we’re exploring what happens when creativity meets critique. My guest is Ashlyn Harmon — a talented romance author and a professional editor. Two roles that sound like natural allies, but sometimes end up in a quiet tug-of-war.

We’ll talk about how Ashlyn balances those sides of her brain — the writer who wants to let the story flow, and the editor who’s always ready with the red pen. How do those perspectives help or hinder each other? And when do you know which hat to wear?

Follow Ashlyn on her website (https://ashlynharmon.com) or instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashwritesromance/)

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Music/podcast theme song by Yurii Semchyshyn

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