How I work

I provide only electronic, or on-screen, English editing and proofreading of nonfiction documents. If you have a paper manuscript, please get in touch so we can discuss how you can digitize it.

Editing projects

1. Send me the document: Send me your document and tell me your requirements (level of editorial intervention, style guide, dictionary, delivery time, file format, and so on).
2. We decide the contract details: We agree on the price, delivery date, and other details, including file format, comments, method for tracking changes, and number of editing passes.
3. I edit your document: I complete the work and send you the edited document with suggested changes, comments, and questions.
4. You ask questions: You review my work, answer my comments, and ask questions about my edits.
5. I answer your questions: I answer your questions and address your comments.
6. I complete the contract and send you the invoice—see Terms of Service.

Editing cost

 

Proofreading projects

1. Send me the document: Send me your document and tell me which style guide you need me to use and if you have other requirements.
2. We decide the contract details: We agree on the price, delivery date, and other details (file format, comments, tracking changes, etc.).
3. I proofread your document: I proofread your document and add comments.
4. You ask questions: You review my work, answer my comments, and ask questions about the changes I suggested.
5. I answer your questions: I answer your questions and address your comments.
6. I complete the contract and send you the invoice—see Terms of Service.

Proofreading cost

All projects

• During our project, we’ll communicate via e-mail. Please be available to answer my questions, or delegate a person I can contact if any questions arise during our project.
• I can place all project documents in a shared Dropbox or Google Drive folder so that you can check my progress in real time.
• Preferred tools: Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Adobe Acrobat Reader, LyX, Overleaf, and Google Docs.

FAQs

Wondering if I’m the right freelance editor or proofreader for your project?

Of course you are! That’s why I can offer you a free editing or proofreading sample if I’m available to work on your manuscript. Send me an electronic copy of the whole manuscript that needs editing or proofreading, and I’ll choose the sample. You’ll then review my work and decide whether I’m the freelance editor or proofreader you’re looking for.

Who will edit or proofread your document?

I do not subcontract my editing or proofreading work. When you hire me, you can be certain that I’ll be the only person who will edit your document, unless we agree otherwise. For example, when editing course materials, I may ask your permission to consult a professional designer to help me with slide design and images.

Do I use A.I. in my work?

As of 2024, I do not use artificial intelligence (A.I.) in my editing or proofreading projects.

Editing vs. proofreading