What can I proofread or edit for you?
In-house company documents
Reports and white papers
Dissertations, CVs, and cover letters
Books and e-books
Marketing materials and advertisements
Website content
Don’t see your project mentioned? That doesn’t mean it’s a no! I can proofread and edit across a wide range of formats, so please feel free to get in touch to see if I can help.
Invest in a quality checkpoint for your content
​From reports and websites to books and academic documents, I'm here to help you feel sure about what you’re putting into the world with professional proofreading and editing services.
Proofreading
Perfect for error-catching and consistency checking
During proofreading, I check for:
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Spelling and typos
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Grammar and punctuation
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Formatting inconsistencies (headings, spacing, bullet points)
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Style guide compliance (brand voice, terminology)
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Accuracy of names, dates, and figures
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Overall readability and flow
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You get the rubber stamp of approval that comes from a second set of eyes on your work.
Copy Editing
Perfect for deeper work on clarity, flow, and accuracy
During copy-editing, I go one step further than proofreading by assisting you with:
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Sentence structure and readability
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Tone consistency (brand voice, audience fit)
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Repetition and wordiness
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Paragraph flow and transitions
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Consistency in terminology
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Basic fact-checking (names, dates, references)
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Flagging gaps, contradictions, or confusing sections​
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Applying a house style or style guide
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Standardising formatting and structure
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Essentially, copy editing is all about supporting you with nailing the execution of your work.
Why hire me as your proofreader?
When you're hiring a proofreader, you want to know that they are competent, meticulous, and easy to work with. ​
And, well, I was always the kid other kids sent their homework to before handing it in. That instinct followed me to university, where I studied analysis and editing as part of my Social Sciences degree.
Since then, I’ve proofread and edited hundreds of documents in house during my time as a manager, and also through my work for a private investigation firm. I’ve edited fiction books for a published author, and now, as a freelance editor, I work across websites, reports, marketing materials, and long form documents.​​
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And it all began with my Grandad. He taught me to keep a dictionary and thesaurus nearby, and to make sure I understand the rules well enough to know how, and when, to break them.
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So when your work comes back to you, you know it’s been checked by someone who takes the job seriously and enjoys doing it to the best of their ability. You’re not left wondering if something slipped through or whether a section quite says what you meant.
You get peace of mind, protect your credibility, and save yourself a whole load of time.
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Win, win, win.​​
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FAQ about proofreading and copy editing services
What’s the difference between proofreading and copy editing?
How is this different to a content audit?
Can’t ChatGPT proofread and edit for me now?
How much does it cost to hire you as a proofreader or editor?
What will I receive at the end of our work together?
How can I hire you to do proofreading or editing for me?
Proofreading is the final check. I’m looking for errors and inconsistencies that distract readers or make a document look untidy.
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Copy editing happens a step earlier. It’s for when the writing itself needs a bit of help, such as awkward sentences, unclear wording, or sections that don’t flow the way you want them to.
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As a general rule of thumb:
Drafty and messy? Copy editing.
Finished and almost ready to publish? Proofreading.
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If you’re on the fence, I'd be more than happy to have a chat through what I think would work best for you.
I tend to think of a content audit as preparation for what comes next. It’s zoomed out and forward-looking. It looks at what content you have, how it’s performing, what’s missing, and what might need updating.
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Proofreading and copy editing sit much closer to the finish line.
Proofreading is the final quality check, when the work is nearly there and you want reassurance that everything reads as it should and nothing obvious has slipped through. Copy editing is more hands-on. It’s a tool you use to strengthen the writing itself before it reaches that final stage.
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In short, a content audit looks across your content as a whole. Proofreading and copy editing focus on the individual piece in front of us.
Artificial intelligence does have some capabilities to proofread and edit, but there’s one main thing it struggles with, and that’s context. Namely, human context.
Have you ever been typing a text out to a mate, and autocorrect changes it to something completely different that makes no sense? The system is doing what it thinks is right, based on the parameters it’s limited to. Sometimes you just need a human to go, they didn’t mean “duck”!
I use project-based pricing, and your quote depends on how long the document is and how complex the proofreading/editing will be.
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Once we've had a chat about what sort of proofing or editing you need, I'll put together a personalised proposal that outlines everything including costs and timelines.
I can work with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Google Docs, or Microsoft Word, so I’m happy to go with your personal preference. You’ll get your document back with the tracked changes shown clearly, ready for you to read and accept.
The easiest thing to do is pop me a message using the simple form below. Alternatively, you can shoot me over an email. However you choose to get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.
Let's get your content ready to share, submit, or publish
It might be a novel you’ve poured your heart into, or a company report that needs to land well in the boardroom.
Together, we can get your words to the best they can be.