Proofreading
and editing
Services
I offer the following services:
For documents such as reports, funding bids, web pages, blogs, articles, press releases, CVs and flyers:
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Proofread: spelling, grammar, punctuation + formatting checks.
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Edit and proofread: proofread as above + sense checking with suggested edits.
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For creative writing, edits can also include:
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Poetry: theme, form, metaphor, rhythm, rhyme, line order.
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Anthologies: order of the creative pieces, foreword, dedications, author bios etc. (See also Copywriting page, for support with promoting an anthology.)
Qualifications
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BA (hons) degree in Drama including playwriting and comedy writing.
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CELTA qualification (Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults) and experience teaching EFL and ESOL in the UK.
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MA in Creative Writing (distinction) including poetry, fiction and travel memoir.​
Experience/Clients
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Associate Proofreader on reports for HMICFRS (His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services).
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Script Assistant proofreading scripts and storylines on Hollyoaks and Brookside at Mersey TV (Now Lime Pictures).
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Copywriter on web copy, newsletters and articles at Futures Group.
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Writer of plain English section of bid for an NHS NIH (National Institute of Health).
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Proofreader of e-learning programmes at BYG Systems Ltd.
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Copywriter and proofreader for newsletters, web copy and publicity materials at social enterprise Communities Inc.
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Proofreader of science fiction for Black Library, part of Games Workshop.
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Proofreader for board games for The Dark Imp.
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Proofreader and/or contributing editor of several anthologies of poetry, fiction and memoir.
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Copywriter (including proofreading and editing) of newsletters, blogs, web copy and reports for DDPO (D/deaf and disabled people's organisation) Inclusion Barnet.
Testimonials
"Excellent editing and proofing of reports [...] A huge thank you for your enthusiasm and engagement with the work."
"Jo has incredible attention to detail. I always feel reassured when I know she's proofread my copy.
She makes sure all errors are addressed constructively; her feedback is detailed and contains easy to implement solutions."
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"I've been tempted in the past to do my own proofreading and it's always been a mistake. It doesn't matter how many times I've been through text myself, I still miss things.
I wish I'd used Jo from the start. She has a keen eye, fabulous command of the English language and great attention to detail. She's saving me time, heartache and money!"
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