As writers, we fall in love with our words, cherish them as if they are children, and fight like momma tigers when someone tells us to change them or, heaven forbid, throw them away. Yet, as writers, we also know when we finish a project we become close to it, often too close to see the errors or omissions that may undermine our masterpiece. We do the best we can, reading and rereading, reviewing and scrutinizing, but there comes a point when we just can’t see the text objectively anymore.
It is when we reach this point in the process that we need another set of eyes on our manuscript. Friends and family are a great resource. However, those who love us and value our friendship will likely be cautious when it comes to suggesting changes to content, sentence structure, transitional problems, or other more significant editorial issues. There’s no doubt that calling on friends or family to review our work can be beneficial, but their expertise is limited, and their honesty toward the manuscript is often tempered by their desire to stay in good graces with us.
As an award-winning published author, veteran broadcast journalist, and an editor and teacher of creative writing for more than twenty years, I have the skills to help you reach the point of publication with confidence. I will proofread and edit your manuscript with close-read precision, offer expert analysis, and follow-up discussion. We live among an ever-growing population of published authors. Make sure your work stands out among the rest. I can help you!
"I would like to strongly recommend Eileen Albrizio’s proofreading and editorial services. She is thorough, objective and tells it like it is. When I asked her to evaluate my story for flow and continuity, she went above and beyond the call of duty. She thoroughly and patiently went over my story as an editor. I was pleasantly surprised to see all the work she put into making my story readable. I was also surprised to see all the errors and inconsistencies I missed and her suggestions for improvement. I would strongly recommend her for those wishing a complete and thorough proofreading of their work."
-- Mel Hathorn
Author: The Prisoner’s Dilemma
Click on the link at the bottom of this page for submission and pricing guidelines.
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Here's what you can expect from my affordable, personal, and professional services:
 Provide precise line edit, content edit, and overall comprehensive critique of your work.
- - This critique will always be constructive. Just because something doesn’t work, or may work more effectively in a different way, doesn’t mean what you’ve written isn’t already good. It simply may need a slight adjustment.
Highlight what does work in your text.
- - Knowing what content is successfully presented and evocative is just as beneficial as knowing what doesn’t work. Positive reinforcement is paramount in keeping you positive.
Mark errors in grammar, sentence structure, use of passive voice, punctuation,
subject-verb agreement, and other technical problems.
You may contact me anytime throughout the process with questions or comments. I will always respond.
Bottom line:
Your work is your own. You, of course, have the right to accept or reject any editorial advice. When the process is complete, you will always have the last word.
Good luck with your writing. I look forward to reading your work!!
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