I will proofread and polish your book or article in UK english
About this Gig
Looking for a reliable proofreader to polish your writing?
I specialise in proofreading educational and children's content, including book proofs, manuscripts and articles. I will carefully check your text for spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency, ensuring a clear and professional final result.
You will receive:
- A fully proofread document returned in PDF markup or Word (Track Changes)
- Corrections for grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Consistency checks (style, capitalisation, terminology)
- Clear, helpful comments where neede
I bring 12 years' experience in educational publishing, working on a wide range of materials including fiction and non-fiction. My work is always detail-focused, accurate and delivered on time. I work in UK English as standard (please let me know if you require a different style).
If you have a longer manuscript or a specific requirement, please feel free to get in touch before ordering.
Language:
English
Content Type:
Articles/ blogs
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Book
Genre:
Children’s books
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Education
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Other Proofreading & Editing Services I Offer
FAQ
What do I need to send you?
Please send your document as a Word file or PDF, plus a short briefing document. If you have any specific requirements (e.g. house style, UK/US English, or guidance notes), feel free to include these in the brief.
What does your proofreading include?
I will check your document for spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency, and return a clean, accurate version using PDF markup or Track Changes (Word). Light clarity adjustments are included where needed.
Do you work in UK or US English?
I work in UK English as standard, but I’m happy to proofread in US or other styles if you let me know when placing your order.
Can you proofread longer manuscripts or books?
Yes: please message me before ordering for longer documents or book-length projects, and I will provide a custom quote and timeline.
What is the difference between proofreading and copyediting?
Proofreading focuses on correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. If you’re looking for more in-depth changes to style, clarity and structure, please see my copyediting gig.
Will you keep my work confidential?
Yes: your work is treated as completely confidential and will not be shared.
