My goal when I proofread is to return to you a document that is as clean and as close to perfect as possible. I am a stickler for detail: I will thoroughly check your document for errors of spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and other language mechanics, and I will make sure that all parts of the document are there and are in the correct order. If I am proofreading typeset pages, I will also check for any typesetting missteps such as inconsistencies in headings or incorrect pagination.

My qualifications include a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, the professional certificate in editing from UC Berkeley Extension, and six years of experience working for editorial agencies and institutional clients.

Past proofreading clients include Purdue University Press, Flatpage, and SKS – Sprachen Komplett Service.

one proofreading pass for errors of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other language mechanics only

making sure the manuscript is complete and in the right order

checking for any typesetting errors or inconsistencies if I am proofing typeset pages

If I am proofreading a manuscript in MS Word or Google Docs, you will get one copy of the proofread document with all changes tracked and one clean copy with all changes accepted. If I am proofreading typeset pages, you will receive one marked PDF copy of the pages.

I'd love to proofread your book; shoot me a message and let's talk about your project!