Services for businesses and non-profits
Your documents are a reflection of the quality of your work, so it's vitally important they are of the highest standard to inspire the confidence of your clients, prospects or stakeholders – as a business owner myself, I understand that perfectly.
I offer proofreading and language-editing services, in both UK and US English, to help you get your texts into shape. I regularly turn work around at short notice too, and to each job's individual brief, providing a safe pair of hands for my clients' work and peace of mind in often-stressful situations.
Proofreading
My proofreading service gives you a fresh pair of eyes to fish out any problems which have somehow slipped through the net – a final polish. The table below shows in more detail what it involves.
My clients vary in size, from major national charities to family businesses, and include Shelter, the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and JSC Models.
†short last line at the top of a page
‡new heading (or similar) at the foot of a page
Does this sound like what you need? Get in touch to discuss your project!
Language Editing
This is for when your text needs refining at sentence level – perhaps you don't feel writing is your forte, or English is not your native language, or maybe you've spent so long working on your document you just can't see the wood for the trees.
Please note that I don't currently offer a full copy-editing service.
Does this sound like what you need? Get in touch to discuss your project!
Why Hire Me?
Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
As a member of the CIEP I am bound by its strict Code of Practice, which sets out editorial best practice. The Advanced Professional grade is the highest level of membership, and is attainable only by accruing a wealth of practical experience, completing comprehensive training to industry standards, providing evidence of regular and recent continuing professional development, and obtaining references from satisfied clients.
Meticulous, reliable, and calm under pressure
I take working to your deadline very seriously and am able to remain calm and focused even when a fast turnaround is required.
Versatile
I have worked for clients from a variety of industries: music, retail, housing, product design and gift to name but a few. I also have good knowledge of and an interest in a plethora of other subjects, from history and politics to sport, from travel to wildlife and pets.
Client satisfaction
My clients come back to me: in the 2021/22 financial year over 90% of my business came from repeat clients. You can see testimonials from some of them here.