Proofreading and editing services
What services do I provide?
The Blue Pencil can handle editing and proofreading for fiction and non-fiction projects as well as some copywriting. These can include emails, blogs, novels, presentations, documents, and manuscripts in both British and American English.
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See below for the types of projects I can assist with.
I will identify and suggest corrections to ensure your writing is polished and perfectly* written. If something is incorrectly written or needs "tweaking," I can suggest changes to make it grammatically correct. My rate depends on project complexity, subject matter/genre, turnaround time, number of passes, and other similar factors.
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Contact me with your project details for further information. I'm here to help.
I will:
· check spelling.
· check grammar and punctuation.
· check sentence structure.
I work with:
· Microsoft Word.
· Google Docs.
· PDFs.
· American English and British English.
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* Unfortunately nothing is 'perfect' or 'flawless', see my statement for further guidance and what to expect when employing an editor or proofreader.
Proofreading for blog writers
Whether you write about Gardening, Women's Health, Well-being and Fitness, love to write about Travel, or want to increase traffic to your businesses website, I'm here to take the pressure off. Click the link above to find out more about how I can help you be the best blog writer you can.
Proofreading and editing for businesses
You're a small business which produces documents to complement your product or service. You need to have reports, articles, publications, product copy and even your website double-checked for errors, or you could appear unprofessional. Most businesses cannot afford to have a proofreader employed full-time in-house. That is where I can help with a bespoke service. Click the link above to find out how I can help productivity in your business.
Proofreading for Crime writers
Let me be the last line of defence before your project goes to print. I will make final checks and ensure that any problems don't slip through from previous rounds of editing and formatting. I will go the extra mile to verify your crime or mystery novel for errors.
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Copywriting for business owners
You haven’t got time to write another newsletter or blog; you’re too busy. Let me take the pressure off and write the content your business needs. Whether you engage a copywriter to develop your content or provide guidance, investing in professional copywriting services can yield big rewards for small business owners. Click the link above to find out more details about how I can help your business grow.
Proofreading for Independent Authors
Proofreading is the final check that looks out for any problems that have slipped through previous rounds of editing and formatting. It’s the last line of defence before you self-publish. It can be lonely being an independent author, but as a solopreneur I can understand the hours of your own sweat, blood and tears that have already gone into your work. Trust me to make sure it is ready to go to print.
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Proofreading for Romance / Adult Fiction
No matter what level of heat your style of writing has I can help you get your novel ready for publishing. I will proofread for any problems that have made it through previous rounds of editing and formatting. Trust me to make sure it is ready for your audience.
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