I am a freelance proofreader and copy-editor based in the western suburb of Paris (France). I offer two editorial services in English and French:
• Proofreading
• Copy-editing

I am a French native-speaker with years of experience in proofreading and copy-editing documents in French. I also hold a Certificate of Competence in English Proofreading and Copy-editing from Chapterhouse. My experience includes proofreading and copy-editing books for Cambridge University Press. I also wrote online teaching material for Nelson Thornes (now part of Oxford University Press).

I proofread and/or copy-edit documents such as: · Articles · Books · Brochures · Catalogues · Coursework · Cover letters · CVs/Résumés · Directories · Dissertations · Essays · Flyers · Leaflets · Manuscripts · Newsletters · Posters · PowerPoint presentations · Product information sheets · Reports · Scripts · Speeches · Theses · Web pages

Which service to choose?
You will find below an outline of my proofreading and copy-editing services.

Please do not hesitate to contact me  if  you are unsure of what type of editorial services would be suitable for your document.

Proofreading: 

Proofreading is the basic service with a final check for typographical, spelling and layout errors in your document. Repetitions, contradictions, errors of tenses, stylistic errors and logical slip-ups will NOT be corrected.

My proofreading services include:
• Words are spelt correctly;
• Capital letters, basic punctuation and other aspects such as use of words in italics or bolds are consistent;
• The text matches the original copy (i.e. also known as ‘reading against copy’ and performed when an original copy is provided);
• The page and heading numbers are arranged logically;
• The format of the page numbers, headings and paragraphs is consistent;
• Photos and illustrations are correctly captioned;
• The layout of each page is aesthetically appealing and logical.

I can mark errors using the symbols from the British Standards Institution (BSI) (on hard copies only). If you prefer, I can use a more simple marking system or make on-screen corrections.
I will liaise with you and/or the copy-editor to resolve queries I may have on your document.

Copy-editing:

Copy-editing is a more advanced service which may include some rewriting.

My copy-editing services combine the above proofreading services and:
• Correcting grammar, punctuation, contradictions and obvious errors of fact;
• Checking ambiguities and repetitions;
• Ensuring the consistency of facts;
• Choosing the best word to improve the style of the document. This is done carefully – i.e. without destroying the author’s style and tone or rewriting the text in depth;
• Ensuring that the tone of the text is suitable for the targeted audience.

Copy-editing involves more frequent contacts with the author to resolve queries but also to ensure the author’s style is preserved.
For a free quotation please e-mail or send me your document together with your deadline. Please note it is important that I know your timeframe because it affects the price and I may be working on other projects.

If you decide to go ahead:

• Step 1: I will send you an invoice for 50% of the total fee. This is to be paid when you accept the quote and I will only start the work upon receipt of your payment.
• Step 2: I will notify you when the work is completed and send you another invoice for the remainder of the total fee (postage costs included). This is to be paid before I can release the work to you.
• Note: the fee is not refundable. I am happy to correct, free of charge, any errors left in the final document if notified within 5 working days of the work delivered to you.

If you decide not to use my proofreading services, I will send you the material back by email or by post. Please note that the postage costs remain at your charge and will be invoiced.