I offer reliable and professional proofreading and copy-editing services on a freelance basis. I execute these tasks patiently and methodically with painstaking attention to detail, without making unnecessary corrections.

Proofreading:

This service consists of reading proofs to ensure consistency and accuracy regarding spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalisation, spacing, page numbers, headings, indentation and layout, whilst preserving the author's style.

Copy-editing:

The copy-editing service involves checking for errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as factual errors; imposing consistency and house style; preparing lists of running heads and queries for the author and publisher; and ensuring that all elements of the typescript are present and correct, and that they are clearly identified.

Reference Materials:

Chamber's English Dictionary (Ninth Edition)

Roget's Thesaurus (150th Anniversary Edition)

The Cambridge Handbook of Copy-editing (Third Edition) by Judith Butcher

If you require any further information on the services available, please contact me, Vanessa Lindsey, at your convenience.