Expert editorial services
What I offer: editorial services & client types I work for
Note: I do not use AI in my proofreading and editing work so as to respect the uniqueness of your ideas and publication
Who will I work with?
What will my services cost?
Less than you think.
Please enquire to find out.
Style guides used
- APA
- Chicago/CMOS
- The Economist
- Oxford UP/Hart’s Rules
or I can follow publisher house style or author style.
What media will I handle?
- Academic papers
- Advertising literature
- Blogs
- Books
- Brochures
- Company accounts and financial reports
- CVs, letters, and applications
- Distance learning materials
- Handbooks
- Journals and magazine articles
- Magazines
- Memoirs
- Reports
- Students’ assignments, dissertations, essays, and theses
What is not included in proofreading or proof-editing
Fees are negotiable and fixed price budgets are sometimes available for larger projects. Special rates and discounts are available to academics, authors, bloggers, charities, non-profit organizations, students, and writers.
Exclusions in proofreading:
- Copyediting and development editing
- Indexing
- Literary appraisal and criticism
- Page layout and formatting
- Plagiarism check.
What computer software do I use?
- Microsoft Office 365 (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)
- PerfectIt 6 (Intelligent Editing), including the Chicago Manual of Style
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
DISCLAIMER: Professional proofreading does not guarantee that your work is accurate factually but it makes it more likely. No responsibility is accepted for any material you have included that was sourced using an AI tool due to concerns about copyright and plagiarism.
Standard reference works used
English language for UK style
English language for non-UK style
Other main references used (but there are others)
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