Proofreader/Editor – Business Reports, Assessments, Proposals

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About this service

Summary

Experience and relevant skillset  
I possess Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) training, work on all types of content as a freelancer, and possess years of experience writing, editing and proofreading reports and assessments for government agencies. As a native English speaker and languages graduate, I will enjoy helping you present your findings and argue your case in the most clear, slick and effective way possible to get your message across!

Process

You provide me with your objectives and any brief or style guide to be followed.
We come to an agreement about deadline for the work to be done and payment.
You place the order and send me your requirements.
If either of us has any outstanding queries we should communicate and address them at this point.
I perform the work as agreed, updating you on progress.
I submit my work by the agreed deadline.
You review the work, I perform any revisions and payment is made.

FAQs

  • Are you native-born English?

    Yes, I was born in England, still live here and am a British national. That said, I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with all sorts of different people from various countries, backgrounds and cultures and I look forward to more of the same!

  • Why should I trust your proofreading ability?

    I have top level proofreading training from the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). I spent years writing, editing and proofreading government agency reports and assessments for multiple customers before turning freelance.

  • How flexible are you?

    I'm very happy to talk about anything. I'll do what I can to meet your requirements wherever possible. Please contact me if there's something you would like to discuss.

  • My document is full of tables, charts and references. Does that matter?

    No, I'm trained to proofread that sort of content. Let’s talk!

What's included

  • Top quality, precise, thorough checking of material

    – spelling, grammar & punctuation – sentence structure – readability – style consistency – format/presentation

  • Reliable, personal touch

    – everything performed by me (no third parties involved) – discreet safeguarding of your material – prompt, professional, friendly service tailored to your brief – clear communication – no fuss

  • Prompt delivery of a slicker, more effective and decidedly better product!

    – rewording suggestions if required – queries relating to any identified issues – clear markup of amendments, comments and suggestions (Word track changes or PDF markup) – clean final product with amendments applied (Word)


Skills and tools

Copy Editor

Proofreader

Writer

Adobe Suite

Adobe Suite

Google Docs

Google Docs

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Office 365