“Good editing is invisible.”

Are their errrors allover your documents/writing/website? Your readers notice them — it’s the first impression you make — and it could cost you lost revenue. *

Editorial services I provide include:

► Online Proofreading, Copyediting (sometimes known as content editing) and Editing

I correct the following kinds of errors in your documents: grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and spacing. I ensure internal consistency, conform everything to your ‘house’ style or one of the standard guides and pay special attention to the structure and flow of the writing in general, keeping in mind your intended audience.

I will also point out awkward phrasing and suggest ideas for improving the document’s overall readability and appearance.

Using the Track Changes feature in MS Word and the comment/markup tools plus my custom stamps in Adobe Acrobat, I edit directly into the document. Then I return it to you so that you can evaluate my corrections and choose which ones you want to incorporate into your document.

► Hardcopy Proofreading, Copyediting and Editing

Although most people now use the internet for sending and receiving documents, you might prefer seeing my handwritten changes on the hardcopy document. I can do that using standard proofreader’s marks (see above example).

► Creative Solutions for Non-native English Writing/Localization: Rewording and Rephrasing

Many non-native English speakers encounter difficulties when writing in English. I specialize in ESL editing, correcting your writing so that it is error-free and clearly communicates your ideas and concepts in the tone appropriate to your intended audience. I also undertake localization projects, converting grammar, spelling and syntax to American English.

Need help with a writing project? See the Info & Contact page for details.

* [Spelling mistakes 'cost millions' in lost online sales, 4 July 2011, BBC News education correspondent: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14130854]