I provide a range of writing and editorial services - copy-editing, proofreading, indexing - for online and print publication.

Editing: In some cases, all that's needed is a light edit where I add or remove a word here or there, improve punctuation to clarify meaning, and give the text a general polish. But in other cases, the copy may need to be heavily edited or completely re-written.

Proofreading: Usually the last stage in the production process, I give the text a final read-through to check for any remaining spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors, formatting inconsistencies (e.g. bold text when it should be italics), and to spot problems with the page layout.

Indexing: An index, usually found at the back of non-fiction books like reference books or biographies, helps readers to find specific references within that book. I can compile indices of varying degrees of complexity whatever the subject matter. I specialise in humanities subjects – literature, history, biography, religion, philosophy.

How I work
From an initial discussion/e-mail correspondence, we will decide together what level of work you need. It is helpful if you can send me a sample of what you need done, and an indication of the number of words involved. I will then give you a quotation and suggest a timescale.

I'm quite happy to edit or proof a small sample free of charge (and with no obligation) so you can see what I can do. For indexing projects, I can send examples of my previous work.

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