One vital thing to keep in mind when writing your novel? Your readers. As your copyeditor, my goal is to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be. But for that to happen, your readers need to come first. 🌟Check out my sale in my previous post. It ends on July 31.

Seeking a copyeditor or proofreader who will make your writing clear, consistent, and as error-free as humanly possible? I respect your style and voice, and I never use AI on your work. Learn more about me here: eileensproofreading.com www.linkedin.com/in/eileenpiz...

I offer a free discovery call so we can talk about your needs. I also provide a free 1,000-word sample for manuscripts and other large projects. I never use AI on client work. I'm a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and ACES. I have a certificate from Proofread Anywhere.

One of many reasons Copilot should not be used for research—its answers make no sense.

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No, actually I just looked at CMoS and they capitalized etc. in the heading for a section talking about it. But that's all caps, and that's not what you asked. If you think of a way to start a sentence with it, then capitalize it. Oh, how about this. Etc. is an abbreviation that confuses people.

I loved this book and will refer to it when I get around to writing my own novel. I highly recommend it to any author who wants to get their manuscript in the best shape possible before hiring a professional editor. She also has a nonfiction version.

Show, vs tell: part 2. I shared four reasons to show in my previous post. Now I'm sharing four reasons to tell. Let me know if you have any questions.

Show, don't tell. When should you use each in your novel? Here I share four reasons to show. In my next post, I share four reasons to tell.

Following my husband as we take our first walk in a park this year. After the snow and freezing weather of February, it's lovely to get a day like this.

As an author, do you struggle with all the "rules" and advice on grammar and punctuation? Do you freeze when trying to determine when it's okay to go against convention to make your writing even better? I talk about this in my latest newsletter. preview.mailerlite.io/forms/200299...

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.

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.

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.

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

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 eileen@eileensproofreading.com 😊 I look forward to chatting with you.

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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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.

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.

👀 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."

I attached my reply as a screenshot because Bluesky changed my smart quotes to straight quotes.

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.

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.

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.

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.