Helga Crick :: proofreading services :: Proofreading & Writing

Proofreading

You send me your document - book, newsletter, leaflet, thesis, dissertation or contract documents - and let me know when you want it back by. If you want your work checked against an original copy, then you'll need to send me that copy as well.

I will then proofread your document to identify mistakes and inconsistencies, and return a marked copy to you showing my suggested corrections or amendments. I will also check your document's grammar, syntax and meaning as well as ensuring that the correct typographical characters are used and reducing visually distracting elements such as widows and orphans.

I will conform to your house style, if you have one or make sensible decisions, in consultation with you, if you don't.

I am happy to work :-

entirely on paper. You send me your paper document. I will mark it up by hand and return it to you.
entirely electronically. You send me your document by e-mail or on CD. I will mark it up or edit on screen and send it back in the same way.
on paper from an electronic original. I print a paper copy, mark it up by hand and return it to you.

I can work with a wide variety of file formats including Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Microsoft Word.

All my work is done to the highest professional standards and my services are fast and responsive, aiming to be as flexible as possible.

Writing

Do you want an article, newsletter, leaflet or contract document written for your business or organisation? If so I can help.

You tell me what you want your publication to say and how you want it to look. I will then write an initial draft and send it to you to see if you are happy with it and it does what you want it to do. I will then make any changes and send it back to you. I'll consult you at every stage of the process and you can have as much, or as little control, over the details as you want.

Contact me to discuss your requirements and see how I can help.