Proofreading

What does a proofreader do?

A proofreader:

• Looks for and amends errors in a section of text.
• Looks for any errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as querying any factual errors.
• Looks for consistency in language and formatting.
• Follows a relevant style guide (or house style).
• Does not change the agreed style of language or edit the text in any way.
• Ensures a publication-ready document.

Editing

What does a copy editor do?

A copy editor makes changes and suggestions which will improve the quality of the writing, and may also:

• Alter formatting.
• Make style changes.
• Suggest improvements to develop the author’s voice.

An editor also proofreads.

There are varying levels of editing:

• Light.
• Medium.
• Heavy.

If you are unsure which level you need, please feel free to contact me to discuss.

Writing

I provide both copywriting and content writing. The differences are listed below. As always, please feel free to contact me to discuss any queries you may have and I’ll happily have a chat with you.

Copywriting

A copywriter:

• Aims to persuade readers (selling a product, promoting a brand).
• Usually writes short content (social media posts, adverts, landing page content).

Content Writing

A content writer:

• Aims to instruct, educate or entertain readers.
• Usually writes longer content (articles, blogs, email newsletters, reports).