editing, proofreading and beta reading services
Independent Authors | Academics | Writers | Businesses
Qualifications and training
As an Intermediate Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), I follow its Code of Practice (CoP).
Training and CPD
Proofreading 1: Introduction (CIEP)
An Introduction to Proofreading (PTC)
Proofreading and Copy-Editing (The Writers Bureau)
A Comprehensive Guide to Copy-Editing (PTC)
Proofreading Theses and Dissertations (CIEP)
Editing Fiction (Publishing Training Centre)
Manuscript Evaluation webinar (Editors Canada)
Awards and experience
BSc (Hons) Interior Design
Since July 2019, I've proofread, copy-edited, line edited and beta read novels and novellas in the YA (young adult), MG (middle grade), fantasy, sci-fi, romance, action-adventure and thriller genres. I am happy to work on other genres, but I’m more familiar with the above. I have also proofread and edited the rules for a new marble game and the storyboards for its related game app. When it comes to proofreading academic or business texts, I specialise in architecture and design-related disciplines, but I’m also comfortable with humanities and social sciences. I have proofread and edited in UK and US English, and I've worked with people whose first language is not English.
Before retraining as a proofreader and editor, I worked in the architectural design industry for twelve years, demonstrating my ability to follow a client brief, plan ahead, time manage and meet often conflicting deadlines.
Other skills
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On screen editing (Microsoft Word and PDF)
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Good working knowledge of BSI mark-up symbols