Turn good writing into great results with professional copy editing and proofreading
Professional, personalized copy editing and proofreading transforms your writing so you get the results you want. I’m an expert freelance editor who will turn your words into powerful content that lets your ideas and important points shine through. My services provide complete copy editing, proofreading, reassurance, guidance, and advice — so you can relax and focus on what you do best.
I’m here with a simple promise — I’ll understand what you want your writing to achieve, edit your work so it’s perfect for your audience, and strengthen your ideas, approach, and expertise.
“Successful copy editing and proofreading starts with knowing your audience”
Why I only start copy editing after I learn about your work
You’re writing to accomplish a specific goal, and my job as a copy editor is to give you the best chance at success. It’s vital for me to understand the context of your work, so I can tailor my proofreading, copy editing, and advice to your exact needs. I edit the work with your audience in mind, focus on what will work for them, and strengthen your writing to get those key points across.
“Combine editing and proofreading with advice and guidance to get the best results”
How my editing helps you get the results you want
Anyone can proofread your grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Great editing goes beyond that, giving you guidance and advice to bring your work to life. I’ll help you clarify key information, copy edit your work so it flows smoothly from one point to the next, remove ambiguity and duplication, and check for consistency and conciseness. I never compromise your tone or approach, so your unique voice comes through.
“Find a freelance copy editor and proofreader who you can trust”
What to expect when you work with me
With over 25 years of professional editing experience, and more than 15 years running my own freelance editing business, I have a wide range of expertise across many subjects. That experience also informs how I work with you — expect the highest-quality editing combined with a fast, easy, reliable approach for your peace of mind. I provide personalized editing to every client and services that build trust between you and your audience.
Complete copy editing and proofreading services
There are no shortcuts to great proofreading and copy editing, that’s why I offer a complete range of editing services, tailored to your exact needs.
How my combined copy editing and proofreading services can help you
Some freelance editing services only provide copy editing or proofreading, not both. I combine the two so that you get beautiful copy and content, every time. As a professional copy editor and proofreader, here’s how I can help:
Improve context: I will read and copy edit your work so it makes sense to your audience and builds trust with them.
Ensure accuracy: I will check that the terminology, wording, and other aspects of your content meet standard English rules.
Enhance clarity: I will remove duplication and ambiguity and explain complex terms or jargon to keep things simple for your readers.
Increase focus: I will understand and sharpen the highlights and key points in your content to get your message across.
Strengthen consistency: I will make your copy consistent by ensuring similar word usage, tone, style, and formatting.
Drive action: I will guide your readers to specific conclusions, outcomes, and actions.
Remove errors: I will check and correct spelling, grammar, word usage, and punctuation errors in both the main body of the text and within captions, indexes, footnotes, and reference lists.
Learn more about what copy editors do and my copy editing services.
I specialize in non-fiction editing across several areas
Learn about my areas of expertise.
Copy editing and proofreading for business strategy, policy, planning, protocol, compliance, regulatory, and operational content
Copy editing and proofreading for customer-focused copy, including promotional and marketing content, online and offline articles, and proposals and grants.
Copy editing and proofreading for Human Resources, employment, employer, employee, benefits, career, and leadership topics.
Copy editing and proofreading for nursing, clinical, surgical, midwifery, mental nursing, healthcare, caregiving, and related topics.
Copy editing and proofreading for health, wellbeing, self-help, nutrition, fitness, psychology, counselling, positive lifestyle, and similar topics.
Copy editing and proofreading for software, SaaS, hardware, infrastructure, technical, engineering, or similar technology-related topics.
Copy editing and proofreading for scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, psychiatric, experimental, research, and similar content.
Copy editing and proofreading for classics, literature, history, geography, culture, arts, language, linguistics, music, dance, philosophy, and similar humanities topics.
Copy editing and proofreading for journalism, communications, political science, economics, sociology, legal, teaching, education, and related social sciences topics.
Copy editing and proofreading for all types of lifestyle content.
Copy editing and proofreading for finance, financial management, accounting, bookkeeping, investing, and other money-related content.
Copy editing and proofreading for various types of non-fiction content.
See the type of work that I copy edit and proofread
Learn more about copy editing, proofreading, and related topics in the glossary
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Find out how a professional copy editor will review your writing and carry out changes to strengthen the copy, make it easier to understand, ensure you’re explaining all your key points, and remove confusion or ambiguity.
A proofreader is a professional who reviews text to correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Proofreaders will fix individual word and sentence issues within a piece of writing. Once content has been proofread, it should not contain typos, spelling mistakes, incorrect punctuation, or grammar issues.
Proofreading checks and corrects spelling, grammar, word usage, and punctuation errors in both the main body of the text and within captions, indexes, footnotes, and reference lists.
A style guide is a set of standards designed to help writers and other creatives compose, format, and design documents and other content meet the requirements of an organization's brand. Style guides are often mandatory, meaning that their instructions must be followed before a piece of content can be published.
Website copy editing is the process of reviewing and rewriting the words and language used on your business, personal, or other website. Website copy editing focuses on eliminating errors, improving clarity and readability, and editing language so it’s suitable for an online audience.
Website proofreading is a final, thorough review of your website content. Website proofreading finds and corrects any spelling, grammar, wording, or punctuation mistakes that might have been overlooked in the writing and editing process.