Proofreading Services
The final check: quietly crucial.
You’ve done the heavy lifting. The argument’s solid, the structure’s in place, and the tone feels right. Now it’s time for the last step: catching those lingering typos, formatting quirks, or inconsistencies that might undermine your work. Proofreading doesn’t involve restructuring or rewriting; it’s about polish, not overhaul.
When to hire a proofreader
Your document is fully edited and laid out (or nearly final)
You’re self-publishing and want a polished PDF or ebook
You need a second set of eyes before submission or printing
You’ve looked at your draft so many times you can’t see it clearly anymore
What I deliver
Corrections for spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Consistency checks for formatting, numbering, capitalisation, and usage
Minor formatting fixes or flagging of layout issues
Tracked changes in Word or mark-ups in PDF (depending on format)
Optional follow-up call
Rates & Turnaround
My rates are guided by professional benchmarks set by the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), with a modest markup to reflect platform fees and ensure sustainable pricing.
Turnaround: 5–10 business days for most documents under 70k words.
🖋️ For Nonfiction Authors
For authors preparing to self-publish, submit to agents, or go to print.
Are you:
Feeling too close to your manuscript to spot lingering typos?
Preparing to upload your files to KDP or another self-publishing platform?
Ready to hit send but nervous about avoidable errors?
Here’s what I can do for you:
✔ A final proofread of your edited manuscript or typeset PDF
✔ Corrections to punctuation, grammar, and consistency issues
✔ Catching repeated words, missing words, or skipped lines
✔ Checking image/figure placement and references (if applicable)
✔ Ensuring page breaks, front/back matter, and table of contents accuracy
✔ Peace of mind knowing your book is clean and professional
✏️ For Academic Authors
For researchers working in the humanities and social sciences preparing a final version for submission or publication.
Are you:
Preparing your manuscript for submission to a university press?
Wrapping up copyedits and ready for a final check?
Concerned about consistency in references, abbreviations, or formatting?
Here’s what I can do for you:
Academic proofreading requires attention to detail and an understanding of house style and referencing systems. I’ll carefully check your final draft for the following before it goes to peer review or production:
✔ Grammar, spelling, and punctuation (US or UK English)
✔ Style guide alignment (Chicago, APA, MLA, etc.)
✔ Reference list and in-text citations
✔ Heading consistency, abbreviations, and numbering
✔ Cross-checking of tables, figures, footnotes
💼 For Business Clients
For investor reports, white papers, and founder handbooks.
In long-form business content, errors in formatting or phrasing can reduce trust. I’ll ensure your document feels sharp, coherent, and clean, so nothing distracts from your message.
Are you:
Getting ready to publish a handbook, white paper, or report?
Looking for a second pair of eyes to make sure your content is clean?
Concerned about credibility and professionalism?
Here’s what I can do for you:
In long-form business content, errors in formatting or phrasing can reduce trust. I’ll ensure your document feels sharp, coherent, and clean, so nothing distracts from your message. I check for the following:
✔ Typos, spacing, and layout issues
✔ Capitalization and heading consistency
✔ Table and graph labelling
✔ Terminology alignment with your brand voice
✔ Light style adjustments for clarity, if needed
Is this right for you?
If your manuscript is fully edited and nearly ready to publish or submit, proofreading gives you peace of mind that it’s clean, consistent, and free of distracting errors.
Get in touch below to book a final polish, or to ask if proofreading is the right next step for your project.