Description
• Proofreading
• Editing
• ESL editing
Editorial Services
I am a professional freelance proofreader/editor offering a friendly and reliable service to publishers, authors, businesses, academics and students. This service includes correcting errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as looking at sentence structure, choice of vocabulary, formatting and overall readability.
I am happy to consider any type of document, but am particularly experienced in editing adult fiction, children’s books, short stories, poetry and non-fiction, as well as student essays/dissertations and PhD theses on a variety of academic subjects.
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) in English & US Literature
- A-levels in English Literature, French and Music
- Chapterhouse ‘Proofreading and Editorial Skills’ and 'Better English' certificate
- Associate member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders
- Legal Secretarial Diploma RSA II
- Grade 7 piano, flute and music theory
Transferable Skills
- Proficient in using Track Changes in Word to mark amendments/corrections on a document.
- Proficient in using the standard BSI proofreading symbols for hard-copy work.
- Experienced in working with publishing houses and production editors, including adhering to editorial house styles.
- Committed to meeting strict deadlines.
- Strong secretarial background in the legal sector (Medical Negligence and Personal Injury).
- Typing speed of approx. 85 wpm.
Clients
Current clients include Oxford University Press, Supaproofread, Arcturus Publishing, HandE Publishers, Wearset Publishing Services, Student Proofreading and Mainstream Publishing. I have worked with over fifty private authors, many of whom are longstanding clients and continue to return to me for assistance with other projects. I have also worked with a huge number of undergraduate and postgraduate students, some of whom have English as their second language.
A selection of published titles I have worked on
- ‘Going Home to Ruby’ by Roy Stolworthy
- ‘A Strait’ by Richard Hill
- ‘Match Day’ by Darren Floyd
- ‘The L-Shaped Village’ by Lee Fomes
- ‘The Silent Sunset – A Daughter’s Memoir’ by Jennifer Nyeko
- ‘The Enchanting Tale of Swapley Dale’ by Elise Belcroft
- ‘Juggling the Big 3 for Lawyers – A Career-building Plan to Develop Your Personal Brand, Client Business and Leadership Mindset’
by Jennifer Overhaus
- ‘Industrialisation and National Prosperity – Lessons for the Developing Countries’ by Lawrence Ekeh
- ‘The Energy Within’ by Marie Cunningham
- ‘Strictly Me’ by Mark Ramprakash
- ‘50 Years on The Street’ by William Roache
- ‘Lee Trundle’ by Lee Trundle
- ‘Triangle of Alliance’ by J. A. Mukoyogo
- ‘Pyramid of Alliance’ by J. A. Mukoyogo
- ‘Bluebell Cottage’ by Heather Watson
- ‘Around the World in Stilettos’ by Natalie-Jane Revell
- ‘Smile if You Love Me – Sofia Constantine Trilogy No. 2’ by Yianoulla Nicola
- ‘Moments in Mind’ by Katie Hull
Client Testimonials
“I would certainly have no hesitation in using your services again.” Arcturus Publishing
“Thanks for being so pleasant to work with!” Wearset Publishing Services
“Many thanks for your contribution in this book project. I will take your corrections and professional advice on board… Many thanks for your wonderful input.” Lawrence Ekeh, author of ‘Industrialization and National Prosperity’
“I can't thank you enough for the marvellous job you have done for me.” Student
“Thank you; you did a very good job and are worth every penny.” Student
“I loved the work you did; fantastic! You are a skilful editor, and your English is beautiful.” S. Nerozina, adult fiction author
“Absolutely brilliant with time taken and quality of what you have done!” Student
“Thank you so much for your exceptional work; you’ve done a fantastic job.” A. Singa, fiction author
Perhaps you are an aspiring author who has written a book that you are keen to have published, or a student who wants to ensure that you achieve the best possible mark for your essay or dissertation. However many times you read and reread your work, errors will slip through, as your eye begins to see past the mistakes.
Submitting an unedited manuscript that contains spelling and grammatical errors can often mean that a publisher or agent will reject your work without even reading it; therefore, it is vital to have your work edited prior to submission to give it the best possible chance of being accepted. Similarly, as a student it is so important that spelling and punctuation errors do not prevent you from obtaining the mark you deserve for your essay or dissertation, especially if English is not your first language and you perhaps find it difficult sometimes to explain something clearly.
As an experienced editor, I will read your work with a fresh and professional eye, and turn it into a polished document that you can be proud of.
Email: sarahjc81@googlemail.com
Location: Nottinghamshire
Telephone: (07720) 891203
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