How I can help

To begin with – for book authors:

I can complete a sample edit of your book's introduction and one other chapter, a total 40 pages maximum, so you can decide if you would like to hire me to edit your book.

If you decide that I am the right editor for you, then I can:

• copyedit the manuscript for grammar, spelling, and punctuation and for clarity and consistency;

• check chapter titles against the table of contents along with chapter subheads included in the table of contents;

• check that any illustrations and tables are labelled correctly;

• highlight any inconsistencies or repetition and suggest ways to improve the text.

• All this is done using track changes in Word

I will make note of all the decisions I make on spelling, especially of technical terms, and use of punctuation in a style sheet that I will provide to you with your edited book.

Your final package will then include:

• professionally edited book

• style sheet

• suggestions on how the text might be improved, if necessary.

for Other writers – and others producing written materials – i can:

• edit your written materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation and clarity, following the style guide of your choice;

• highlight any inconsistencies or repetition and suggest remedies for these;

• make sure that spelling is consistent throughout (for words such as organize/organise, for example);

• edit for jargon-free, plain English, suitable for a broad audience.

Furthermore . . .

Manuscript clean up

If you choose this additional service, I will:

• review your responses to my comments and suggested edits

• work with you to resolve any problems in the text

• accept all changes

• check for errors introduced

• return your completed book ready for the next stage of the publication process.

If you would like to know more about how I can help you, contact me here.