About Eileen
Hi I'm Eileen!
Welcome to my website! I eliminate errors and inconsistencies in your manuscript while improving its clarity and consistency so you can feel confident to publish.
I live in New Jersey with my husband of sixteen years and my two guinea pigs, Ollie and Jack, who love to supervise me as I work, and who inspire many of my LinkedIn posts. I enjoy visiting with my mother-in-law, my brother, my sister, and my sister’s cat, Brigid.
I loved visiting the local library as a child. I would borrow five or more books each time I was there. Now, most of the books I read are on Kindle, but I still get lost in the stories while relaxing in my comfy recliner with a cup of coffee. My favorite genre is mystery, including cozy mysteries, detective mysteries, suspense, and thrillers.
I love words and wordplay. Along with reading, solving word puzzles and jigsaw puzzles are my favorite pastimes. When the weather is pleasant, I will sit outside with one of my many puzzle magazines.
My Experience & Qualifications
I have a BA and an MA in Special Education from Kean University. Before retiring this year, I spent the past forty years working with people who have multiple disabilities, both in schools and, more recently, group homes. While teaching, I often assisted my fellow teachers with writing and editing their reports. I took the Proofread Anywhere General Knowledge Course and received a certificate of excellence.
Continual Learning
I completed a beginning copyediting course and a copyediting fiction course with the EFA. I also completed the beginning copyediting fiction and intermediate copyediting fiction courses at Club Ed Freelancers.