I offer professional proofreading and editing services backed by over 20 years of experience as a qualified linguist. Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of texts across multiple sectors, including legal, commercial, academic, life sciences, and other specialist fields. This breadth of experience allows me to adapt confidently to different document types, audiences, and stylistic conventions while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and clarity.
I am accredited by the Chartered Institute of Linguists, which reflects both my professional competence and my commitment to continuous quality and ethical standards. Clients choose me not only for my technical expertise, but also for my meticulous attention to detail and thoughtful, client-focused approach.
My proofreading and editing process goes far beyond correcting surface-level errors. I carefully review grammar, spelling, and punctuation, while also assessing overall readability, consistency, and flow. I pay close attention to style and tone to ensure the text is appropriate for its intended purpose and audience, whether that is a formal legal document, a scientific manuscript, an academic paper, or business communications. Terminology is checked thoroughly for accuracy and consistency, particularly in technical or subject-specific content.
Unless you request otherwise, I provide two versions of your document upon completion:
• A version with tracked changes and margin comments, clearly showing all edits and offering explanations or suggestions where relevant
• A clean, final version ready for use or submission
Transparency is important to me, and I believe editing should be a collaborative process rather than a one-way correction. I am always happy to communicate with clients to clarify ambiguities, discuss stylistic preferences, or explain editorial decisions. If something in the text could be interpreted in more than one way, I will flag it and offer practical recommendations rather than making assumptions.
Whether you need a final proofread before submission or a more in-depth edit to refine clarity and impact, I deliver careful, reliable work with respect for your voice, deadlines, and objectives. My goal is simple: to help your text communicate its message clearly, professionally, and with confidence.