First, we’ll talk – by phone, email, Zoom, or in person. Whatever suits your timescale and the type of project. Each job is unique and has its own variables which we’ll discuss, so that the scope is agreed. Every client is offered a free consultation at the outset.

Fee agreed upfront

Whether the job’s large or small, you’ll receive a cost-effective service with fees agreed at the outset. I don’t bill for initial set-up or emails between us. I usually quote by the hour (from £30), or by the day or on a project basis, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

Building a good rapport

My approach is based on establishing a good rapport with you, and keeping in touch as the job progresses. 

I want you to feel your money is well-spent and the job’s been well done.

What you’ll get

Authors/ Publishers: We’ll discuss whether proofreading or more substantial copy editing is involved in preparing your book for publication. Normally, I’ll read six-ten pages in order to determine what is most appropriate (publishers may not need this step). I will send you an estimate based on word count, which hopefully you can approve, before agreeing a timescale for the work to be done. I’ll send you individual chapters or an agreed number of chapters for review, together with any queries that have arisen. I use tracked changes in Word but we can discuss other options if this isn’t appropriate.

Businesses: If you want me to draft original copy – we’ll discuss the audience or market that the newsletter, article, blog or report is going to reach. We’ll agree word count or page extent, research sources I may need to consult, and timelines. I will send you the first draft for review and we’ll agree amendments to be made in a second draft. Once all queries have been resolved, you will sign off the final draft that completes the work.

If you want me to copy-edit or proofread pre-existing copy for articles, newsletters and reports, you’ll send me an example of the work to be done, and I’ll advise which service would be most appropriate. We’ll agree a timeline for completion and I’ll send you the edited version with tracked changes in Word, together with any queries that have arisen. The final version will be updated to account for queries resolved.

Why not get in touch now!

If you have a manuscript, an article or a newsletter you’d like me to draft, edit, or proofread, please contact me to discuss! Call me on 0771 743 4983, email me, or book a free consultation here.