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You've spent valuable time creating your work, so the last thing you want is to publish it with errors. And with the best will in the world, errors tend to creep into written work. So, even proofreaders need proofreaders!

 

Proofreading happens towards the end of the publication process after editing, so a proofreader is looking for any remaining errors. 

A proofreader helps ensure your text is ready to be published, is of a high enough standard for its intended audience, and is clear and consistent with no barriers to the reader understanding the message. 
 

Can anyone proofread my work?

You'll certainly benefit from having a second pair of eyes look at your work, but as a professional proofreader, I'm trained to spot errors non-professionals tend to miss.

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When I proofread, I'll look for:

• spelling, grammar and punctuation errors

• serious, unarguable errors of punctuation, especially where they may cause confusion 

• incorrect text headings and page headers and footers (checked against a content list if there is one)

• inconsistently spelled or hyphenated names

• missing or repeated text

• wrong page numbers and cross-references

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Want to know more about proofreading?

Have a look at the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) website.
Here you'll learn what to expect when you engage a proofreader, including: 

• what they do, 

• how they work, 

• what standards CIEP members adhere to, and 

• how long proofreading takes.

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Have a question?
No problem. Just email me at hellotrustwordy@gmail.com or fill out this form, and I'll get back to you shortly.  

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