Thorough quality control to make sure your writing is in great shape for publication

Why you might need me:

• Editing for grammar, style and clarity

• Proofreading for errors, omissions and inconsistencies

• Quality checking for factual accuracy

• Ensuring writing conventions or style guides are applied.

As a copy-editor, I take your raw material (your 'copy') and prepare it for publication as a book, report, article, website - in fact, any form of dissemination - making sure that I respect your work and style.

Mistakes and anomalies can cause embarrassment and leave people with a poor impression. Getting the help of a copy-editor relieves you of these risks and lets you use your time and skills more effectively.

If English isn’t your first language, I can help you make sure your writing reads naturally and uses the vocabulary, word order and style that your readership will expect to see. Clarity is particularly important in areas as potentially complex as environmental science and technology. I’m trained in applying the principles of Plain English to texts of all kinds. 

My knowledge of the energy, environment and technology fields means that I'm qualified to 'sense check' your copy, allowing me to highlight where it could be improved to connect with your target audience.

Are your documents:

• Accurate?

• Relevant?

• Interesting?

• Fit for purpose?