So, you’re looking to find a skilled and professional editor and proofreader?
Let me dispel a couple of myths for you:
Editing and proofreading are NOT just reading
Editing and proofreading are NOT the same thing
And now allow me to tell you some truths:
– Having your words edited and/or proofread is an investment in yourself – you add clarity and value to your work
– Your words are important in the world – to be heard they need to be the best they can be
– I will care for your work as much as you do – I’ll take a holistic view of your message
– And we’ll work in partnership to create an amazing outcome
What is the difference between editing and proofreading?
Proofreading
The final check for an error-free manuscript, advertising / PR material, blog post, thesis, dissertation, website copy etc.
Copy-editing
There are two main types:
Line editing – a line by line check for clear grammar, sentence structure, correct spelling and concise punctuation so that you can publish a book that you will be proud of.
Developmental editing – for helpful thoughts and suggestions on areas of improvement with your plot or message
Don’t just take my word that you’ll experience a friendly service from me – take a look at the recommendations below from some of my lovely recent clients.
Oh! And we need to be open about fees for editorial services, delivered with pride and joy. So let’s have a chat about what your manuscript, your readers and you really need. Together we can talk about what is cost effective for you and efficient and achievable for me.
Joy recently edited the first draft of my book and I was thrilled to get it back and see the edited version. I chose to work with Joy because connection was important to her and with that in mind I felt she would connect with the sensitivity of my book. Joy understands the value in healing which I found important as my book encompasses healing in my story. I liked that Joy kept my manuscript with my voice in it and didn’t impose any of hers. I really valued the suggestions that Joy gave me in my edited manuscript and I took most of them on board. I find Joy very easy to work and communicate with and I would highly recommend. I found Joy to be very sensitive with how she dealt with my book and her feedback, bearing in mind any beliefs I may have held around my writing, so that it didn’t put me off at all. I found her to be supportive on my journey.
I worked with Joy on the second book in my Father/Son series, Father, Son and Return to the Pennine Way.
Let’s get the basics out of the way first. Joy’s meticulous, she’s accurate and she’s punctual. If she says she’ll have something back to you by Tuesday afternoon it’s there by Tuesday afternoon. Given that all of us need to fit our writing round the ‘day job,’ that’s invaluable.
More importantly though, Joy works ‘with’ you. She recognises that we all have our own natural ‘voice.’ She doesn’t impose her rigid ideas of what’s right and what’s wrong. Yes, she’ll obviously tell you if you’ve written ‘its’ instead of ‘it’s’ or ‘their’ instead of ‘there.’ But if it suits your voice to start a sentence with ‘and’ – or ‘but’ – then Joy recognises that.
She’s also a really nice person. Yes, chances are you’ll only deal with her online – but that’ll still come through. And it’s important.
Proof reading and editing my website content at is something that I often struggle to find the time for so finding someone like Joy, who is able to help me out as and when I need, has been just perfect. Joy is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is efficient, professional and incredibly easy to get along with. I would not hesitate to recommend her services.
When we first met, just talking with you and getting to know you made me realise you were the right person for the job. You have not let me down. The kindness, sensitivity and diligence with which you’ve undertaken the task is something I’ll for ever be grateful. When I asked my dad, are you pleased with your book and he answered yes, Joy’s done a great job, you’ve no idea how much that meant and I thank you for that. Thank you so much for what you’ve done, not just in terms of editing but taking the weight of my shoulders and being a friend.
I think for any author entrusting one’s manuscript to an editor, a piece of work which is so personal in so many ways, is probably one of the most challenging tasks associated with having a book published. Joy, your style, manner and professional approach is such that I have no hesitation in recommending you and the wonderful services you offer, I know you will be inundated but please remember I have another book or two in the pipeline for you to edit….. 😊.
Thank you for what you have done for my father and for me. He asked me to send you his personal sincere thanks and gratitude.