Why don't I both copyedit and proofread your manuscript? Because whatever I miss while I copyedit isn't going to magically jump out at me while I proofread the exact same material. Having a second professional proofreader go through your manuscript ensures more errors will be caught.

Where do you stand with adverbs in your novel? Are you chopping every single one out? Or are you being strategic and cutting only those adverbs that clutter your sentences? I explain more about this in today's blog. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/adver...

What do you do when meeting someone new? A. Get to know them? or B. Escape like Jack did. At least they're getting along now.

In my latest newsletter, I talk about the fears new authors may have when it comes to copyediting. I also share my blog posts and what I'm reading this month. Let me know what you think. The link to subscribe is in the first comment.

Are you over 50 and dream about writing your first novel? In this blog post, I'm sharing tips on getting started. Tips that I will also be following as I write my first novel. And yes, most of these tips apply to younger writers as well. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/tips-...

When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction? Answers in the attached screenshot. And as a reward for reading them, here's a picture of Jack looking adorable in his cuddle sack.

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I’m curious. Which is easier to see with Track Changes? The whole word crossed out and then rewritten correctly? or Just the letter crossed out or added? This may be something I’ll need to ask clients to make the copyediting process a bit easier for them.

Is it too late to begin writing your first novel when you're over 50? I think not. This summer, I will begin writing my first novel. It's been on my bucket list for years. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/don%E...

I'm so thrilled to share this awesome testimony from Heidi Medina following a heavy copyedit I did on one of her articles. www.linkedin.com/posts/heidim...

Looking for a copyeditor or proofreader? I have openings. I eliminate errors and get your story clear for your readers so you can feel confident to publish. Check out my first newsletter. And please subscribe. The link is in the comments. #copyeditor #proofreader #fiction #mystery

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I'm so excited! 😄 My debut newsletter is here. I'm going to celebrate this week by going to the theater to watch Wicked: For Good. Sign up below and let me know what you think. preview.mailerlite.io/forms/200299...

An author once asked me about tropes in mystery writing—are they acceptable or should they be avoided? In this blog, I share my thoughts on some of the tropes and clichés in cozy mysteries. Also, my first newsletter comes out later today. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/trope...

Happy New Year! Well, break's over; time to get back to work. My debut newsletter will come out on Tuesday.

Do you love words and all the fun things you can do with them? Today's blog post: homonyms, homophones, and homographs. Oh, and I included a quiz. Enjoy! eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/fun-w...

Guess what I spotted! ➡️ The town wasn't orphaned. George was. I love catching dangling participles. And I will catch them in your writing. To learn more about my services, go to my website or email me at [email protected] 😊 I look forward to chatting with you.

Want to know my dos and don'ts as a copyeditor? Yes? Wonderful. No? I'm sharing them anyway. Yeah, some of this is stuff I've already said in my posts. But I need to keep focusing on my newsletter. AI will NOT write it for me. #copyeditor #copyediting eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/what-...

Ever hit POST on a blog or article you're proud of, only for someone to point out a typo? Are you worried multiple typos will pop up in your novel—after it's been published? I scour your writing to catch and trash those little buggers so your writing looks clean and professional.

One great way to tell readers you've written a novel? Talk about your journey. Talk about the struggles. Let others know who you are. Don't just pop up an ad for your novel. What do you do to market your new novel? Also, Ollie and Jack enjoyed their Thanksgiving dinner. #editing #copyediting

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Why did I pivot from teaching special education to copyediting and proofreading? No grammar, punctuation, or writing lessons for today's blog post. How have your own dreams changed? eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/why-i...

✍🏻 Seeking a copyeditor who will respect your preferences and not erase your author voice or writing style? 🔎 Seeking a proofreader who will strive to make your novel as error-free as humanly possible? I'm extending my discount offer until December 31. This is for both fiction and nonfiction.

I offer a free sample edit of 1 page ✨ #amediting #writesky #writersky #writingcommunity

One difference between copyediting and proofreading: Copyediting always comes before proofreading. ✍️ ➡️ 🔎 My video explains why. If you pay for proofreading before your novel's been copyedited, you're wasting your money.

In my latest blog, I discuss types of repetition and redundancies in writing and ways to fix them. 📢 I'm extending my 20 percent discount on my copyediting and proofreading services until the end of December. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/repet...

My focus is on mysteries, so this wouldn't work for me. But if someone out there could use a guest blogger who specializes in romance novels, here's your chance.

Do you mistrust articles with em dashes? Some writers avoid them due to the constant claims that they are AI. But these useful punctuation marks have existed long before AI. I get not trusting articles that have em dashes wildly tossed around. But what about articles that use them properly?

What causes writer's block? How can you deal with it? It took me a week of indecisiveness and restarting my blog several times to finally decide to write about what all writers struggle with: writer's block. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/write...

Like this rose blooming in spite of the chilly weather, I'm pushing forward. If you're looking for a copyeditor or proofreader, check out my discount offering in the comments. I have openings for the rest of the year and for 2026. Message me if you have any questions or would like to chat.

I've put together a PowerPoint on the different editing levels, how to determine what your MS needs, and guidance on how to find & choose a freelance editor IF you need one. Feel free to DM me your email address if it would be of use to you! #Writing #AmWriting #Editing #Editors

👀 Look at what I caught while casually watching ads. 🔎 A professional proofreader would've helped them avoid this obvious error. ❌ Plurals don't get apostrophes. The only exception is when you're pluralizing single letters. ➡️ Learn your A B C's. ➡️ There are two s's in "misspell."

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Writers, here’s your reminder to budget for an editor. They don’t just fix words — they protect your story’s soul. #WritingTips #IndieAuthor #AmEditing

Looking for a copyeditor or proofreader who will eliminate errors and make your writing clearer while respecting your preferences and maintaining your author voice? And yes, even though I'm offering this to all writers, mystery novels are still my specialty.

If you're looking for a developmental editor I have openings starting in November. I'm offering a 10% discount on Positivity Reads and Editorial Assessments. www.lianabrooks.com/... #LianaEdits #AmEditing #BOOKSky #SkyWriters #AmWriting

How can you save money 💵 on professional copyediting? Because your book needs professional copyediting to have its best chance at success, yet copyediting can be a bit costly. My third blog post on this topic dropped yesterday. See my offer at the end. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/how-y...

How to fix a backward apostrophe: 1️⃣ On Word- Insert👉🏻Symbols👉🏻More Symbols👉🏻Special Characters👉🏻Single Closing Quote. On Docs- Insert👉🏻Symbols👉🏻Special Characters and type “Right single quotation mark.” 2️⃣ Add an apostrophe to the end of a word, type the contraction (no space), hit the spacebar.

Don’t let those claiming that em dashes are proof of AI writing win. Real writers use them. If your sentence needs an em dash, use one—it'll give your sentence a bit of a zing. Or better yet, hire a copyeditor who can help you with this. Dexter also loved em dashes—or maybe he loved hay.

Do you worry about the costs of editing? 😧💵 Getting your book professionally edited is worth the cost because a properly edited book will sell better than one with multiple issues. But how can you afford it on a tight budget? Here is part two of my blog. eileensproofreading.com/f/how-you-ca...

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When I leave a lot of markups and suggestions on your manuscript, it's not to criticize your writing but to strengthen it. As your copyeditor, I find things you won't catch with self-editing alone. And I do it respectfully, without tearing your writing apart.

Last week while getting my own blog post up on GoDaddy, I saw "Create a New Airo Blog Post." I was curious. I clicked on it. The result was... Ugh. There's no personality. It's not how I write. 😕 I'll stick to my messy, imperfect, yet all me, blog. I deleted it right after I screenshot it.

Beta Readers should be asking you questions before agreeing to read your manuscript. #writingcommunity #booksky #betareaders #betareading #authorlife #writingtips #writingadvice #substack open.substack.com/pub/miagaray...

And once more with feeling! #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writers #editing