Fiction (print & e-book format)

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I have published five complete novels to date, and have experience in this area dating back 10 years.  I have known both the publishing and self-publishing side of creative writing.

While I have a high personal standard for proofreading/editing my books, I have employed others to look over my work in the past.  

It is a well-known fact that errors easily slip past without a second pair of eyes to check and correct an author's work.  Major slip-ups, like giant plot holes, have even been known to occur within the big publishing houses.  That's why all authors - particularly self-published 'indie' authors - can truly benefit from a professional proofreading and editing service.

 

Make sure your manuscript makes the very best impression on that agent or publisher you want to submit to!  A proofread manuscript looks professional, is readable, and gives you the best chance of success.  Publishing houses and agents receive countless submissions per year, so if your sample chapters are littered with avoidable errors you're unlikely to get the benefit of the doubt.

 

Make sure your self-published book is ready for print or Kindle!  If you want the creative freedom of an indie author, the public will receive your book without waiting for it to go through a publishing house with its editing team.  Therefore, it's up to you to make sure your work is free of errors before it ends up on the page or e-reader screen.  Ensure your book is up to a professional standard, and readers are far more likely to enjoy it.

 

My base rate for proofreading fiction (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc) is £10 per 1,000 words.

If your work needs more correction (ie. for structural errors, consistencies and rewording), my base rate for copy-editing is £15 per 1,000 words.

For a more accurate quote, please Get In Touch via the form or e-mail me with your total word count and the service you require.

 

I will need to read a sample of the book before accepting it.  All enquiries are welcome, most genres are considered!  Feel free to discuss your needs with no obligation.

 

 

Amateur Creative Writing/Fan Fiction

 

​I have been very fortunate to work with young people's creative fiction in the past, offering everything from corrections to constructive advice and feedback.  I very much believe in encouraging new writers no matter their age or perceived level of skill.  Having been a young writer myself when I began, I also understand that the wrong kind of criticism can do more harm than good.

I believe in encouraging, not patronising.  Never antagonising, and never overwhelming.  I will always treat your writing with personal care and attention, whether you want it reviewed and re-worded, or just checked for spelling.  I aim to make new writers feel confident, and steer them towards improvement in their future writing.

 

I have also worked with writers of fan fiction to proofread, edit and critique when asked.  I will happily proofread fan fiction about series I am unfamiliar with, to clean up typos, grammatical errors and punctuation.  If English is not your first language, I can re-word sentences to make your story easier to read.  Boost your confidence.

Make the best impression on your readers and reviewers!

 

My basic rate for proofreading any Amateur Writing is £1 per 200 words.  For this rate I will correct and edit your writing, and provide feedback if you wish.  Some writers prefer not to be critiqued, so I will never do so unless you ask.

 

Every client is different and for this reason my services are adaptable.  To discuss your writing with me, or ask any questions, Get In Touch via the form or e-mail me directly.  I am always happy to help new writers.

 

 

Non-Fiction (print & e-book format)

 

I am available to proofread non-fiction writing on a wide range of topics.  I will provide a second set of eyes to make sure your work is free of spelling and grammatical errors.  If more work is needed, I can address layout and consistency to make sure your manuscript is accessible and professional.

 

My basic rate for Non-Fiction Proofreading is £10 per 1,000 words. For a more accurate estimate please e-mail me with your total word count and a sample of the work.

 

As with my academic proofreading service I am unable to fact-check material given to me - as the author, you are the expert, so it's your responsibility to present accurate information to the reader!