Proofreading for Independent Authors
As a solopreneur myself I can understand the hours of your own sweat, blood and tears that have already gone into your work. My friendly, personal approach makes me ideal for novice and self-publishing authors. When you are ready for the final stages of self-publishing, trust me to make sure it is ready to go to print.
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I'll proofread your novel line by line and highlight any remaining errors that could mislead your reader. I will look at:
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Consistency in design of text and image elements
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Consistent hyphenation and capitalization
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Dialogue punctuation
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Stacked hyphens
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Correct word usage - homophones and homonyms
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Pagination and chapter sequencing
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Paragraph and section breaks
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Removal of extraneous letter and line spaces
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Standard and consistent spelling, grammar and punctuation
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Standard paragraph indentation
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Widows, orphans and short lines
I will use a bespoke style sheet.
In your style sheet I'll record your preferences about hyphenation, numbering, capitalisation, spelling, punctuation and style.
You will have your project polished up by a qualified proofreader. I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading (CIEP) and completed training in General Proofreading: Theory and Practice. I can offer a calm head, a friendly approach, a flexible attitude and, when required, a fast turnaround. I always maintain your voice, deliver on budget, to the brief and to the deadline. Let's work together and get your writing published.
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