I proofread and copyedit books, magazines, academic papers, PhD theses, reports, course materials, websites, guides and articles.

My portfolio features Sunday Times bestsellers, titles shortlisted for the British Book Awards, children’s books and magazines, art and history publications, conservation and archaeology reports, and charity websites.

Proofreading includes:

• references

• formatting

• accuracy and consistency

• grammar, spelling and punctuation

• sentence construction and flow

Copyediting includes:

• maintaining the author’s voice

• fact checking

• improving clarity and readability

• enhancing the overall quality

I use Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat and InDesign to digitally correct, suggest and comment.

 Specialities:

• Arts and humanities

• Memoir

• Nature and conservation

• Social Impact

If you think we’ll be a good fit, please get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you!

Email: JO@JOMORTIMERPROOFREADER.COM

 FAQ:

So, how does it work?

I’ll ask you some questions about your manuscript. I need to know the word count, your deadline, where your words are going, and what service you need. Copyediting and proofreading are different services with different fees.

What is used to edit my manuscript?

I tend to work digitally, so email me a PDF or Microsoft Word copy of your manuscript. I also use Google Docs and InDesign.

What is the turnaround time?

Once we have agreed on a start date, I’ll let you know my turnaround time. It will depend on the word count, what I need to do, and other editing projects.

How is the fee calculated?

I take a look through the manuscript and also note the word count.

Is my document kept confidential?

Absolutely. Nobody apart from you and me will see your work. When the project is completed, all files are deleted.

Fees:

My rate is from £32.50 per 2500 words, depending on requirements.

My minimum fee is £32.50.

My fee for proofreading a PhD thesis is £550.

For charities that support my specialities, I apply a 10% discount.