What I Do

Proofreading is the last stage of the editorial process before publication. I’ll carry out a thorough review of your written material in its final layout by checking such things as:

• spelling, grammar and punctuation
• consistency of style (eg capitals, lists and headings)
• consistency of layout (eg indents, paragraphing and spacing)
• chapter headings and page numbers against table of contents
• widows and orphans
• position of artwork and that captions match the text
• notes and cross-references.

I’ll also query text that is repetitive, contradictory, ambiguous or unclear.

I proofread UK and US English.

Formats

I can proofread using the following formats:

• Track Changes in Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat Reader commenting tools for PDF mark-up
• On paper using BSI proof-correction symbols.

The format I use will depend on your requirements outlined in your detailed brief.