Notes on Style: The Publishing & Editing Blog

Expert Proofreading & Copyediting: Precision for Professionals and Creatives

Uncompromising Standards, Elite Credentials

With over 20 years of dedicated experience in proofreading and copyediting, I bring an uncompromising eye for detail to every manuscript, report, and publication I handle. My practical experience is underpinned by top-tier academic qualifications: a 1st Class Degree in English, a Master’s in Linguistics, and my current postgraduate study for an MSc at the University of Oxford.

Furthermore, as a proud member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), my clients are guaranteed an industry-leading standard of accuracy, consistency, and linguistic excellence.

A Trusted Partner for High-Stakes Corporate Communications

Over the past two decades, I have been trusted to refine and perfect the written communications of highly demanding organizations. My diverse portfolio includes producing flawless copy for multinational defence companies, where absolute precision and clarity are non-negotiable, as well as national sporting bodies and local charities. Whether it is a dense technical whitepaper, a public-facing press release, or an annual report, I ensure your corporate voice is authoritative, engaging, and entirely error-free.

An Author’s Perspective: The Fiction & Non-Fiction Polish

As an aspiring author currently working on my own debut novel, I know firsthand the unique agony of the editing process. When you have spent hundreds of hours staring at your own manuscript, you become entirely blind to your own typos, pacing issues, and grammatical blind spots. It is practically impossible to effectively proofread your own work.

I bring a fresh, expert pair of eyes to your manuscript. Whether you are self-publishing or preparing to submit to literary agents, I treat your words with the utmost respect, preserving your unique authorial voice while polishing the prose until it shines.

Request a Bespoke Quote

Because the demands of every text are entirely unique—a 90,000-word sci-fi manuscript requires a very different approach to a 15-page corporate defence briefing—I do not offer a "one-size-fits-all" flat rate.

Every project is priced bespoke, based on the word count, the level of intervention required (from a light final proofread to a heavy structural copyedit), and your desired turnaround time.

To receive a free, no-obligation quote: Please contact me with a brief overview of your project, your total word count, and a short sample of the text (approx. 1,000 words). I will review the sample and provide a comprehensive, transparent price for the work.