Please find below further details on the proofreading and editing services I offer. I am currently unable to offer developmental editing for fiction. I can work on blog posts, articles, short stories, novels and non-fiction books. I have specific knowledge in veterinary companion animal topics, pet care, animal related topics, video games and crochet.
Proofreading
- Spelling checked
- Grammar checked
- Punctuation
- Consistency of style
- Formatting consistency
- Fact checking
- Fiction and non fiction
Pricing
- Sample up to 1000 words – Free
- Proofreading service: £10 per 2000 words
- Copyediting service: £15 per 2000 words
- If you hire me after a sample, you get a 5% discount on fees
Copyediting
- Proofreading and
- Revision of text to suit intended audience
- Suggestions to improve clarity and readability
Beta reading
- Reading for feedback on the overall piece.
- Plot and character feedback for fiction
- General readability and clarity for non-fiction
- This service is free but I will not proofread or edit as part of it.
What You Can Expect
- I work quickly and accurately, so you can expect me to meet a reasonable deadline and produce quality work.
- I am competent in using Microsoft Word, Open Office, and Google Docs.
- I am happy to communicate via email or via online meeting software.
- Security and privacy are very important to me: all of your data and work is kept secure with password control and I comply with all GDPR and Data Protection legislation. I will sign and abide by an NDA if required.
- For enquiries, please use the contact form provided here to get in touch!
Terms and Conditions
- For students: I am happy to proofread written work for your studies but you must ensure that this is permitted by your school, college or university.
- Please provide me with as much information as possible about what you require, including any style guide that will be used.
- I offer guidance on what will be best suited for your needs.
- For larger projects, a deposit is required prior to starting the work, with the remainder payable upon completion.
- I reserve the right to refuse to work on a text for any reason. I will explain my reasoning and where applicable, I can offer a referral to another freelancer.
- Communication is key: I need a contact method in case I have any queries, to prevent delays.