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."

Looking to level up your editing skills? Fellow editors have created some fantastic training programs—and I've compiled them in one searchable sheet. Expand your expertise: zurl.co/0c6yN #AmEditing #EditorCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment

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...

Looking for someone who will get your mystery manuscript looking clean and professional so you can publish, get positive reviews, and be seen as the talented author you are? If so, check out my gig on Fiverr. www.fiverr.com/s/8zgWDBE

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

A short intro...I recently started a new chapter as a freelance editor after a 30+ year career writing, editing, and publishing in the private- and public-sectors. I've been on Bluesky since 2023, but this will be for all things editing. Happy to chat or help you with a nonfiction project.

Why does copyediting cost so much? How can authors save money on copyediting? Here is my first blog on this topic. Let me know what you think. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/how-y...

How can you make your characters' conversations more realistic so your readers don't stop reading in disbelief? In my newest blog, I share three things fiction authors should avoid when writing dialogue. Let me know what you think in the comments. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/makin...

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It's #AskMeAnythingFriday time. If you have a question about #writing, #editing, or #publishing, feel free to ask me your questions. Even if I don't know the answers, the odds are I know where to send you to get the answers you seek. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky #AmWriting #AmEditing #Books

Greetings, writers! I am a freelance editor and book coach with eight years' experience proofreading, editing, and developing manuscripts. Reach out for a free 1,000 word sample edit! [email protected]

Not to get too LinkedIn on here, but I have some spare freelance capacity this autumn so DM me if you're looking to hire a music writer, copywriter (certified actual human), editor, comms person or ultra-nerdy proofreader. Newsletters, festival brochures, hacking down words to fit, whatever!

Hi, I'm a disabled freelance editor with multiple repeat customers. If you're looking for an extra set of eyes on your manuscript, I'd love to help. I'm booking for September, but I can start as early as tomorrow. DM me today to ask for a sample to see if we're a good fit. #writers #authors

Can a proofreading replace a copyediting? Aren’t they the same thing? Well, actually, they aren’t. Proofreading isn't a cheaper version of copyediting.

📝 I will now be offering one thousand-word sample edits instead of two thousand-word sample edits. 🤔 Wait. I wasn’t offering two separate thousand-word samples. Let’s try that again. 📝 I will now be offering one-thousand-word sample edits instead of two-thousand-word sample edits.

More proof that spelling and grammar checkers can't be trusted. This is what popped up while I was writing my blog earlier this week. This is just one reason professional copyeditors and proofreaders are still needed.

How do you punctuate dialogue? 🤔 Should you use a comma or period? What do you do if there's an interruption? Do you capitalize the dialogue tag if there's a question mark before it? Read my latest blog for tips on punctuating dialogue. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/punct...

When using commas to set off a nonrestrictive clause in the middle of a sentence, be sure to put a comma both before and after the clause. ❌My sister, who owns a cat will feed my guinea pigs while I'm on vacation. ✅My sister, who owns a cat, will feed my guinea pigs while I'm on vacation.

⭐ Well-written dialogue tags and action beats can strengthen your novel and keep your readers engaged. ⭐ Read my latest blog post to learn more. Let me know what you think. And please subscribe. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/creat...

What is the Oxford comma? What factors should you consider when determining whether you should use it in your novel? Read my blog to learn more. #CopyEditor #Proofreader #WritingTips #FreelanceEditor #FictionEditor #WritingCommunity eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/the-o...

Check out my proofreading gig on Fiverr. I also have one for copyediting. www.fiverr.com/s/vv602WZ

Check out my copyediting gig on Fiverr. I also have one for proofreading. www.fiverr.com/s/WEXywL5

How do you find the copyeditor who's best for you and your novel? In this blog, I share a few places you can look. Where else can you find your copyeditor? And please subscribe to my blog. #WritingCommunity #Copyediting #Proofreading eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/where...

Guess what? Proofreaders are still needed! That's it. That's my message for today.

As a copyeditor and proofreader, I never guarantee perfection. I do, however, promise to make your novel as error-free as humanly possible. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/why-i...

I recently spoke with an author who said an author's biggest enemy is his ego. Here is a terrific reminder of that.