Eileen Pizzi
@eileen-pizzi.bsky.social
Proofreader and copyeditor ✍🏻 Helping mystery authors by eliminating errors & boosting clarity and consistency in their novels 📚 I love jigsaw and word puzzles 🧩 Guinea pig owner 🐹
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Need an editor for your novel or memoir? I have 8 years of editorial experience & an MFA in Writing. My work as a literary agent informs my editing: I will make your book shine so that you have the best possible chance of receiving offers of representation.
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Victoria Harris offers expert editorial services and literary representation for authors.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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.
My video explains why.
If you pay for proofreading before your novel's been copyedited, you're wasting your money.
November 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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.
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.
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📢 I'm extending my 20 percent discount on my copyediting and proofreading services until the end of December.
eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/repet...
Repetition and Redundancy: How to Unclog Your Sentences
When your writing is concise, your sentences are clear to your readers. They’re not wading through redundant phrases, whacking through filler words, or slogging through weak verbs and their accompanyi...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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...
📢 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.
If you are a #freelance #editor and/or #blogger working with #selfpublished #writers of the #romancegenre , I'm open to writing guest blog posts or giving interviews by email. Find out more in the image below.
Media inquiries: [email protected]
Media inquiries: [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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?
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?
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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?
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...
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...
Writer's Block: Causes and How to Conquer it
When I began working on my blog last week, I encountered something we all struggle with when writing: writer’s block. 🤯 By the time I settled on an idea, I was running of time, and because I need to d...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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...
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.
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.
October 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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.
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.
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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
#Writing #AmWriting #Editing #Editors
a man in a suit and tie says edit edit edit in front of a shelf full of shoes
Alt: a man in a suit and tie says edit edit edit in front of a shelf full of shoes; graphic is from Project Runway
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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
#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."
🔎 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."
October 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
👀 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."
🔎 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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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
Expand your expertise: zurl.co/0c6yN
#AmEditing #EditorCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
Expand your expertise: zurl.co/0c6yN
#AmEditing #EditorCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment
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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
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October 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
#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.
And yes, even though I'm offering this to all writers, mystery novels are still my specialty.
October 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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.
And yes, even though I'm offering this to all writers, mystery novels are still my specialty.
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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.
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#LianaEdits #AmEditing #BOOKSky #SkyWriters #AmWriting
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October 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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
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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...
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 You Can Reduce the Cost of Copyediting: Part Three
🎊 Read to the end to see my new offer.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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...
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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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.
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.
Or better yet, hire a copyeditor who can help you with this.
Dexter also loved em dashes—or maybe he loved hay.
October 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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.
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.
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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...
How You Can Reduce the Cost of Copyediting: Part Two
In my previous blog, I spoke about the time, concentration, and knowledge it takes for a professional copyeditor to do their job effectively and how hiring the cheapest copyeditor without vetting them...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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...
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
If so, check out my gig on Fiverr.
www.fiverr.com/s/8zgWDBE
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September 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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
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.
As your copyeditor, I find things you won't catch with self-editing alone.
And I do it respectfully, without tearing your writing apart.
September 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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.
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.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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.
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.
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Beta Readers should be asking you questions before agreeing to read your manuscript.
#writingcommunity #booksky #betareaders #betareading #authorlife #writingtips #writingadvice #substack
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Why Beta Readers Should Vet Authors Too
What I Ask Before Saying Yes
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September 14, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Beta Readers should be asking you questions before agreeing to read your manuscript.
#writingcommunity #booksky #betareaders #betareading #authorlife #writingtips #writingadvice #substack
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#writingcommunity #booksky #betareaders #betareading #authorlife #writingtips #writingadvice #substack
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I find myself professionally at a loose end. Anyone in need of a copyedit or a proofread? Ebook formatting or typesetting? Do let me know! reedsy.com/paul-sellars #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writers #editing
Paul Sellars - Editor | Reedsy
Croydon, UK Editor: Copyediting and proofreading, fiction and non-fiction. Clients include Canelo, HarperCollins, Head of Zeus (Bloomsbury), and Penguin.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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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.
August 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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...
Here is my first blog on this topic.
Let me know what you think.
eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/how-y...
How You Can Reduce the Cost of Copyediting: Part One
Writing a novel and getting it published can be costly. If you want your story to catch and hold your readers' attention, you need a developmental editor. If you want your cover to attract the eyes of...
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September 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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...
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...
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...
Making Your Dialogue More Realistic to Keep Your Readers Engaged
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. My husband and I had our hamburger-hotdog dinner (as he calls it) on Sunday. Ollie and Jack participated by eating lettuce and a few corn husks. Yesterda...
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September 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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...
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...