I have proofread and copyedited numerous books for both production companies and publishers. The projects have included books aimed at both the UK and US markets on a wide range of topics to include sport, law, business, history, psychology and sociology. I regularly liaise directly with the authors as well as the typesetter and am able to carry out a copyedit, light edit or proofread as required.

Whether you are writing a book or a press release, it needs to have structure, consistency and it needs to flow, so that it appeals to your reader. We spend hours trying to perfect the content of our literature which means we may not notice the spelling, grammar, punctuation errors or the inconsistencies, or spot the instances where the message is not clearly conveyed. An editor is able to approach your work with a fresh pair of eyes – whether this be through a copyedit or a proofread. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements and also for a quote.

As well as working as a solicitor in private practice, I was also head of department and a business owner. I therefore understand the fundamental importance of communication, as well as the need to combine accuracy and clarity with being commercially aware as to costs and deadlines. The documentation produced by your company is a reflection on your business, whether this be in-house documents read by your employees and suppliers or reports and marketing material read by your clients. I appreciate the difficulty in achieving consistency particularly when there are several contributors all with different ways of working.

I am flexible as to the nature and size of the business requiring my proofreading services. I am also able to assist you in compiling a style sheet to ensure future consistency.