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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My colleague and friend Eliot West is offering a class on writing romance at the Loft soon! Eliot is a master of the craft, has taught many courses and students about writing, and can help you on your romance-writing journey. Here's the info: loft.org/classes/plan...

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Plan and Start Your Romance Novel

Do you want to write a romance novel? This practical, friendly, information-rich class will give you a boost! We’ll cover the building blocks of the genre: romantic leads, point of view, romance barri...

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If you want to be a better writer, 1 thing that'll help you improve naturally: Set aside time in the morning 1st thing to write. It's best to do this w/o consuming anything 1st, as in no phone or coffee 1st. Write for 15-30 min every morning and watch yourself get more comfortable writing.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

When I ask, What's your favorite writing prompt? I'm not referring to an AI prompt. I'm thinking more like a creative theme or subject, like "Write a scene with a purple dog in it." Then, a group of writers can use this to practice writing. Make sense? Do you have a favorite writing prompt?

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Writing tip: Look out for pet phrases in your writing, ones that you use over and over again. These echoes tend to get noticed by readers, and they find them repetitive. Most writers have this habit. Reread your work and keep an eye out. #writingtips #copyediting #authors

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I've been hacked! Please don't click on any link I've sent you in the last 24 hours or next few days, and never if it seems sketchy. And never click a Zoom link from someone you don't know or trust. If it's a potential client meeting, send them your video call link instead. #scams #editors

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I just stumbled across these magical beings on Sunday.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

You mean doing layout in InDesign? Do you have a portfolio?

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

A variety of ways. Referrals are my favorite way, and a project I'll have later this month came from a referral.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

That sounds exciting! And you have so many amazing editors to choose from. Good luck, my friend!

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Also, marketing is exhausting, in any capacity. So I feel ya there. Writing for fun is like magic. Nothing wrong with keeping it at that level.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

That sounds like a fun story. I'm neurodivergent, too, so I get that. Traditional publishing means jumping through a lot of hoops, and it's definitely not for everyone. That's great that you've done so much revising and self-editing. That'll make it so much better in the end.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Honestly, right now my schedule's packed with editing work, so I haven't had much time to write. I don't feel comfortable talking about the SFF idea right now because it's not fully worked out. But I'll let you know if that changes. 😉

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

You're right! They are! Maybe that's part of the problem. What are you working on?

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I've been in kind of a writing funk lately, but when I'm feeling it, I've been playing around with a sci-fi/fantasy that isn't fully fleshed out yet and a memoir that I might give up on! 😅 What about you?

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A little bit of both. It's definitely hard to get some distance from your own writing. If I make some time to intentionally try to cut them out, then it's not too bad. Sometimes I have a hard time letting go of my words!

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Did anyone else see the lunar eclipse last night? It was pretty cool. I checked it out between 11:30 p.m. and 12:15 a.m. ET (in Ohio). It was just my partner and me whispering in the dark in the parking lot in front of our place, staring at the moon, lol! 🌒

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I think we're all guilty of this! 😄 It works well when talking. It's just hard to emphasize things the same way when writing instead! What's your book about, if you don't mind my asking?

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Say what you mean with clarity and precision (really great-->amazing). Context matters.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A common writing issue: using filler words. I'm guilty of this: really, very, actually, just, totally. Fix by cutting the filler word or replacing it with something more accurate (very big-->huge). Need help? Reach out. I'm happy to help. 🙂 #AmEditing #writingcommunity #books #freelance

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

After vacation, I had to take a few days to recover! But tomorrow, it's back to the grindstone!

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ack! I'm mid-manuscript, on a deadline, and my power went out! It was off for an hour and just came back on. I hope it stays on. Thousands are without power in town. Send some luck, prayers, and good vibes my way please!

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Time to reintroduce myself! Hi! I'm Ceylan (Jay-lahn). I'm an editor and proofreader of sci-fi/fantasy, mystery, self-help, and mind-body-spirit. I offer all levels of editing. Check out my website and reach out! I have openings in September. Ozeditorialservices.com #editor #writing #books

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Oz Editorial Services: for all your editing and proofreading needs

Do you need an editor or proofreader? Need help with your writing or just want to get rid of any errors? Are you looking to improve the big-picture elements or line-by-line mechanics in your written w...

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I offer all levels of editing, whether big-picture help (characters, plot, pacing) or sentence-level detail (grammar, punctuation, consistency). Reach out! I still have openings in September.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I've read two of those (Magic Bites is great). I'll try the one I haven't. Thanks.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

So many. I love the Mercedes Thomson series by Patricia Briggs. I really dig a lot of Charlaine Harris's books. A few of my favorite reads in the last couple years were The Midnight Library, Oona Out of Order, and Remarkably Bright Creatures. I could keep going.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I'm desperately trying to find my next addictive read. Clearly reading has become some kind of coping mechanism, lol. 😆 Anyway, any suggestions are welcome! I love urban fantasy!

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Writing prompt: You wake up in a room you don't recognize with the door locked. How did you get there? What else is in the room?

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I love moments like this. Just got a nice note from a client: "Ceylan went above & beyond her promise to provide a manuscript review for my novel. The story will be better w/her insights. She was also very professional in her communication and has a charming personally. I recommend her services."

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

What's everyone reading right now? I'm not usually into dystopian, post-apocalyptic fiction, so I never read The Hunger Games, but I finally gave in and read them recently. I actually found them to be really engaging and hard to put down! What do you all think? #writing #editing #books

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I'm coming up for air for a minute from my desk of manuscripts and to-do lists to ask, #writers, what are your favorite writing prompts? ✍️

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

My proposal for a 55-minute presentation on "Finding Work as a Freelancer" has been accepted by the Editorial Freelancers Association for their virtual conference this year! Hopefully this be a win. 🤩

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I came across this cute tea steeper that my grandmother gave me a long time ago, and realized I don't even know what kind of loose tea I could use with it. Anyone have any suggestions? I used to get loose tea leaves from Turkiye, but I haven't been there in years.

Photo of a metal tea steeper in the shape of a teapot.

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Hey, check it out! I'm famous! Not really, but it's nice to be highlighted by an org I'm a member of. Even though I knew this was coming, I forgot. So, when it offered to introduce me to me, that was pretty surreal!

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Writing Battle at writingbattle.com has invited me to be a Professional Owl Judge in the Tempest Owl Battle! A series of #flashfiction stories battle each other until a winner of each genre is chosen with cash prizes!Participants can join until 1-16-26. Look forward to seeing you in the Battle!

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Writing Battle — Write. Read. Win.

Write. Read. Win. A competitive writing platform for storytellers around the world. Receive oodles of feedback. Join the most supportive writing community on the web. You up for the chal...

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

So, the doctor said there are signs of healing, so I can start to put more weight on the foot with the broken ankle. But by the next appointment in 4 weeks, I should hopefully be able to get rid of the crutches and maybe the boot! That'll be a relief!

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

The 30-day books-by-women challenge! Choose 30 books, one per day, in no particular order, that you’ve read that were written by women. #booksky #bookchallenge #readingwomen 💜📚

Cover of the book The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Then, when you're having a bad day, read some of those amazing things that have happened in your life. We tend to forget all our wins. (I know I do.) So this is a great habit to develop. #copyediting #wins #writing

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Do you know what a win jar is? It's a jar (or folder etc.) where you keep a record of your wins. When you have a win, big or small, write it down & put it in the jar. (1/2)

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Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

You know, I thought I wasn't a big fan of historical fiction, but I was wrong. Apparently, as long as the world-building is done right, I'm happy. So, any suggestions? Of course, there's got to be mystery, weirdness, or action-adventure in the story.

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