The boundary between proofreading and editing is not fixed: often the former becomes the latter in a search for meaning that starts with simply trying to unravel a sentence’s construction and ends with re-writing a whole paragraph to clarify its meaning. This is partly because it can be difficult for someone heavily involved with their topic/area of expertise to explain it – perhaps by having to translate complex subject matter into simple, user-friendly language.
Drawing on years of experience as a self-employed proofreader and, before that, in education, industry and the charitable sector, I offer a service to enable the client to ‘say what you mean and mean what you say’ – which is what good copy entails.
This service includes addressing the following:
* How suitable/attractive is the document for the intended audience? (Will it ‘grab’ this audience’s attention?)
* Will the reader understand the terms used? (Is it too jargon-laden?)
* Is the structure too complicated? (Could it be better organised?)
* Is the format consistent? (Are headings and spellings the same throughout?)
As a small business owner, I understand the attraction of paying for work only as and when it is required; and, as a freelancer, I am able to offer my services for either one-off projects or for a set number of hours a week/month, enhancing a client’s existing skill-base without becoming a permanent feature, and enabling me to provide support for multiple small clients at once.
To discuss how I can provide you with a professional writing service, email: debra@wordsanddeeds.co.uk.
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