Services

Proofreading

  • Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar errors
  • Remove duplication
  • Check layout, style and consistency
  • Query factual inaccuracies
  • Use Comments and Track Changes
  • Check consistency and accuracy of tables, diagrams and illustrations
  • Provide Clean and Tracked copies of document
  • UK English

Copy Editing

  • Work on raw or draft text
  • Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
  • Suggest changes to improve flow, understanding, tone and style.
  • Query factual inaccuracies
  • Ensure that headings, numbering and Table of Contents are correct
  • Apply or create a house style to ensure consistency in text and layout
  • Check consistency and accuracy of tables, diagrams and illustrations
  • Mark up structure for designer
  • Use Comments and Track Changes
  • Help build your skills through comments and factsheets
  • Provide Clean and Tracked copies of document
  • UK English

Academic Work

In addition to the above and subject to the approval of your institution:

  • Ensure that References and Citations match
  • Ensure that References and Citations are correctly formatted to your guidelines

Still not sure what service you require? This factsheet from the CIEP might help, or get in touch and we can discuss your requirements.

Colette Duggan, MA

beecheditor@gmail.com

Every job is different, so please contact me for a customised quote with the following:

  • Your timescale (with any firm deadlines)
  • Your work (or sample – see below)
  • Special instructions/style sheet/university guidelines
  • Intended audience/tone

For pieces longer than 5000 words, I am happy to provide a free sample to show you how I work. Please send 500 words from the middle section of your writing if you would like a free sample edit or proofread.

I aim to reply to queries within a few hours.

A Rough Guide to Pricing

Each piece of work will require a different level of input from me. Fees also vary depending on timeframes. (It’s better to plan ahead so that you don’t incur a rush fee.) Here is a rough guide to my pricing:

Proofreading: £13-16 per 1000 words

Copy-Editing: £16-20 per 1000 words

Whole book packages are also available.

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