Proofreading
What is proofreading?
Proofreaders fix literal errors and formatting inconsistencies. They perform final checks on spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalisation, page counts, page breaks and headers/footers. They are the last line of defence before a publication is printed.
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How can I help you? ​
If you're a college, university, academic, charity or business, I will help you to publish with confidence. I will bring my 15+ years of experience working on dissertations, papers, book drafts, websites, brochures, white papers and reports to your project. Just give me your style guide and leave the rest to me.
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Training
Chapterhouse Proofreader Plus
PTC Grammar at Work
CIEP Proofreading Theses and Dissertations
CIEP Proofreading 1: Introduction ​​​​​​​
CIEP Proofreading 1: Headway​​​​
"It was excellent to have her as a trusted second pair of eyes..."
Amanda ... was always quick to respond to emails, and always met her deadlines and did a very thorough job. I felt comfortable giving her work because I knew she would take time to understand the job well before starting and question anything she felt could be improved. It was excellent to have her as a trusted second pair of eyes on publications.
Jennifer Baskerville, writer and editor
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Rates and terms
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Hourly rates are between £25 and £35.
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Minimum half-hour charge per booking.
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New clients must pay before they receive their files.
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For larger jobs, new clients may be asked for a deposit.
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Regulars must pay within the terms stated on their invoice.
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Payment is by bank transfer, PayPal, wise.com or BACS.