Book Proofreader – fiction, non-fiction, all genres

Ian M

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About this service

Summary

Experience and relevant skillset
I possess Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) training, work on books and other 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, currently writing my own book, I will gladly apply my skills and creative passion to help you refine your work of art!
Requirements
Before we work together, please provide me with the following:
• further details about you (your company if applicable), your plans for the book, its intended readership and anyone else working on the editorial side of things
• any brief or style guide for this work
Process timeline
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.
FAQ
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 your specifications?
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 book 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

  • Timely delivery of a slicker, more effective and decidedly better read

    – clear markup of amendments, comments and suggestions (Word track changes, PDF markup or BSI symbols; hard copy also an option) – clean final product with amendments applied (Word) – rewording suggestions if required – queries relating to any identified issues

Skills and tools

Copy Editor

Proofreader

Writer

Adobe Suite

Adobe Suite

Google Docs

Google Docs

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Office 365

Industries

Publishing

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