Professional proofreading and copyediting services

“Words are the model, words are the tools, words are the boards, words are the nails.”
Richard Rhodes

Words are powerful. They can inform, inspire and impress. Equally, they can confuse, discourage and be downright difficult to handle. Your words deserve to be read and their message understood by your target audience, but errors and inconsistencies can ruin all of your hard work. I love working with the English language, using my knowledge to make your writing as good as it can possibly be. I’ll professionally edit your document so that it’s correct, concise and easy to read. Whether you require a grammatical once-over for a final draft or you’re just a little lost as to the overall tone and structure of a piece, I’m here to help.

Proofreading

Do you have a finished piece of writing that simply needs a quick polish prior to being published or distributed? I’ll check and correct it for spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and consistency. This won’t change what you’ve written but will ensure that it’s accurate and error-free.

Copyediting

Here, we’ll delve a little deeper. Copyediting involves the same processes as proofreading, but with some rephrasing and restructuring where required. We’ll reshuffle words and sentences to ensure a smooth ride for your readers and that your work is as clear, relevant and concise as possible.

Substantive copyediting

Think of this as a makeover for your work. Substantive (or heavy) copyediting involves a degree of rewriting to improve the flow and impact of your piece. We’ll look for its message and bring it to life. You know what you want to say – I’ll help you to say it better.

What I edit

With both technical and linguistic backgrounds, I’m well positioned to edit content of various types, including (but not restricted to):

Articles
Personal and corporate statements
Product descriptions
Press releases
Instructional or informative guides

Working together

Editing is collaborative, and communication is key to its success. I can accommodate any stylistic preferences you may have and will ensure that I fully understand your needs before commencing work. Following my initial edit, I’ll always be happy to offer revisions, if required, to ensure that the finished piece is just how you want it.

Your voice

Your unique identity – or that of your business – sits at the core of your writing. While the editing process will adjust and refine your work, I’ll always seek to preserve that individual voice, helping it shine through so that it’s relatable and compelling.

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