If you need someone who's reliable, communicative, and committed to delivering exceptional work,
​then you've found the right freelancer and website. Here’s what to expect if you hire me for proofreading and editing:

~ Accuracy, clarity, and attention to detail
~ Prompt and straightforward communication
~ A quick turnaround without compromising on quality

Contact me and I'll ensure that your text is as perfect as possible.

Step-by-Step Service Description

1. First, I'll take a look at your document to determine which level of editing it requires:
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Proofreading

(polishing)
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Before your writing is published, it needs a final review—beyond a simple spellcheck. I’ll correct typographical errors (typos/misprints) as well as formatting errors in spacing, headings, margins, page numbers, captions, table of contents, footnotes, etc.
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​I'll double-check design elements, and if specified, I’ll also ensure that the text conforms to a style guide.​

Light Editing

(adjusting)
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Also known as copy-editing, this is usually what most people require. I’ll correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization errors, and problems with syntax / sentence structure.

​I’ll also check for consistency in style and tone, making sure that the text is concise and flows smoothly.​

​Heavy Editing

(overhauling)
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This can be referred to as line editing, content editing, or substantive editing. Whatever you want to call it, this includes any or all of the following: heavy editing, rewording, ​and structural editing.

​I also check for ambiguities, repetitiveness, inappropriate diction, etc. Although I don't offer complete rewrites, I can rephrase where necessary—while maintaining your voice and keeping your target reader in mind.​

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2. Select a style guide to be
applied to your text:

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~ Associated Press Stylebook (AP 2017)

~ Chicago Manual of Style (CMoS 17th ed.)

~ New Oxford Style Manual (2016)

~ Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA 7th ed.)

~ In-house style guide (if you have one)

3. Choose American, Australian, British, or Canadian English:

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I've worked with primarily American and British English throughout my life, but can also proofread and edit texts aimed at Australian and Canadian audiences. If you're unsure of which one to use, we can discuss it, as it depends on your target reader.

4. Pick a platform on which
​you'd like me to work:

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~ MS Word (using Track Changes if requested), Excel, or PowerPoint

~ A basic text editor like Notepad

~ Google Docs (using Suggestions mode if requested)

~ Adobe Acrobat Reader (using the Comment tools)

~ Directly in your CMS (Google Sites, Squarespace, Weebly, Wix, WordPress, etc.)
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~ Print, correct, and scan (for an extra fee)