Copy Editing and Proofreading
Copyediting and Proofreading and similar concepts and although seen as separate in the publishing world, they are in fact closely linked.
For the sake of simplicity, I tend to package them together and perform both roles at the same. It is a good idea to have an expert check your work before publication. Mistakes, inconsistencies, poorly written text can harm your brand and your reputation. 
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Spell checkers are great but of limited value when it comes to checking consistency, repetition, awkward sentences, and misspelt words that correctly spell other words like 'won' and 'one'.
Every communication from your business either strengthens or weakens your brand. Consistency in message, tone and voice are vital.
Whether you’re communicating to your customers, suppliers or stakeholders, a consistent, polished house style provides a professional edge for your brand’s image.
Whether you are creating a brochure, styling an advert, considering a press release or merely composing an email, you need to draw out and elevate that brand ‘personality’ and positioning.
As a trained proofreading and copy editing professional I make a thorough, in-depth inspection of the material. I look for and highlight issues with:
I will work to make your material squeaky clean and polished for publication.
Every communication from your business either strengthens or weakens your brand. Consistency in message, tone and voice are vital.
Whether you’re communicating to your customers, suppliers or stakeholders, a consistent, polished house style provides a professional edge for your brand’s image.
Whether you are creating a brochure, styling an advert, considering a press release or merely composing an email, you need to draw out and elevate that brand ‘personality’ and positioning.
As a trained proofreading and copy editing professional I make a thorough, in-depth inspection of the material. I look for and highlight issues with:
- Grammar
- Word usage
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Transitions
- Wordiness
- Jargon
- Formatting
- Repetition
- Unwitting libellous entries and other legalities
- Consistency
- House style - branding issues
I will work to make your material squeaky clean and polished for publication.
The Process
Electronic (Word)
Hardcopy
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- Conduct briefing by phone or face to face (location dependent)
- I provide you with a proposal worked out by the number of words and project complexity
- If you accept the proposal, you send me the electronic version of the text along with any style preferences or, if you have one, a company style guide.
- Not only will I highlight errors but I will also make suggestions about clarity, wordiness, style and structure, etc. I will not change anything – I simply highlight for your awareness and action.
- When you receive the edited version, you will need to go through each highlight and accept or reject.
Hardcopy
- Conduct briefing by phone or face to face (location dependent)
- I provide you with a proposal worked out by the number of words and project complexity
- If you accept the proposal, you send me your hardcopy draft by post or by hand. I will also need information on any style preferences or if you have one, a company style guide
- Not only will I highlight errors but I will also make suggestions about clarity, wordiness, style and structure, etc. I will not change anything – I simply highlight for your awareness and action.
- I will return the hardcopy with my handwritten amendments and suggestions.
Remember … I'll save you money, time and hassle!
Call or contact for a chat, no obligation.
