Editorial Services

I work with:

Authors looking to self-publish their work.
Professionals in the publishing industry.
Non-native English speakers wanting to be understood.
Businesses that need to present a professional image.

Reliable editors know what their responsibilities are and are not. It is best not to blur the lines and end up doing all the editing in one pass. This is not beneficial in the long run. I offer the last two stages of editing: copy editing and proofreading. Contact me to take your text from good to great! As a copy editor, I can enhance your content's clarity, coherence, and style. If it has already been edited, I can ensure it's flawless with my meticulous proofreading services. Want to see some of the projects I have worked on? View my portfolio, where you can also find testimonials.

My background in photography and design, as well as my work in the print industry, higher education, and advertising and marketing, has given me an understanding of a variety of clients' needs. I always respect the author's creative control and unique voice. Working with me is a collaborative process built on trust between both parties.

I use Track Changes in MS Word docs, Suggesting Mode in Google Docs, implement CMOS and Merriam-Webster, correct errors usually missed by grammar checkers, ensure formatting consistency, and punctuate dialogue. A member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), I abide by its Code of Practice.

Copy Editing - the stage before proofreading.

This stage improves the overall readability and structure of the sentences by removing unnecessary words and adding appropriate punctuation. A copy editor will go through your text and make changes to grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and light fact-checking (proper names and place names). Also, for fiction works, copy editors pay attention to things like dialogue tags, timelines, and continuity. Copy editors may offer ways to reword your sentences if they seem unclear or awkward, but it's not an extensive review of the structure or story elements. Prices start from £0.015p/w

Proofreading - the final stage before publishing.

This stage ensures all corrections are accurate and catches any spelling error overlooked by the copy editor, ensuring the text is fully polished and error-free. Proofreaders review for obvious grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes, but won't alter your sentences or suggest rewording except in rare cases. We also check the formatting and make sure there are no mistakes in pagination or font size. It is expected that the author has already had a professional copy edit performed and that the manuscript is considered clean and ready to publish before hiring a proofreader.
Prices start from £0.012p/w

Contact me

Get in touch and see if we would be a great fit. Please let me know whether your project is Fiction or Non-fiction, a word count and an estimated timeline.