Why Use an Editor?

Have you ever read a book and discovered a mistake? Or maybe you have received a business letter with an incorrect spelling or misplaced apostrophe? If so, you will know that errors reflect badly on the author or organisation.

Everyone makes mistakes and it is always more difficult to spot your own which is why having a fresh pair of eyes look over your work can make all the difference. A professional copy-editor or proofreader knows what to look out for to make sure that your final copy is polished and print ready.

You might want to employ a copy-editor or proofreader if:

• You are an indie author
• You want to polish your manuscript prior to submitting to an agent
• You lack confidence in English grammar and punctuation
• You struggle with spelling
• You are uncertain how to use apostrophes
• English is not your first language
• It matters to get it right, ie presentation of your dissertation

To read my article ‘Why Authors Need Editors’ in Pen to Print click here.

What kinds of texts require copy-editing or proofreading?

Any text that is going to be read by someone else should be checked for errors, from a simple notice in a shop window through to a full length novel.

The texts I work on include:

• Fiction manuscripts (fantasy, science fiction and crime)
• Autobiography and memoir
• Non-fiction
• Business documents
• Articles
• Dissertations
• Content for websites

Each job is unique and has different requirements. No job is too big or too small. I am happy to quote you a price for a just few lines or for a manuscript in excess of 100,000 words.

To see a sample of my portfolio click here.