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Skills

  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Copyediting
  • Developmental Editing
  • Academic Editing
  • APA Style
  • Article Editing
  • Associated Press (AP) Style
  • Book Editing
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Citations
  • Copy and Paste
  • Copy Writing

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Services

  • Proofreading, copy editing, re-writing

    $16/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I can correct your spelling, correct your grammar, and correct your punctuation. I can suggest better word-choices, edit your work for clearer meaning, suggest better text organisation, and improve the...

    Academic EditingAPA StyleArticle EditingAssociated Press (AP) StyleBook Editing
  • Book editing

    $15/hr Starting at $200 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    Developmental editing of novels to suggest how an author might trim or expand sections to increase reader interest and engagement. Developing a character to make it more believable and stimulate curiosity...

    Copy EditingCopy WritingCopyeditingDevelopmental EditingEditing

About

I proofread, edit, and format documents and books for publication. I also write keyword optimized copy on any subject.

Clear and accurate writing has always been important to me. I started work as a writing teacher in 1975, and have combined that occupation with proofreading, editing and writing since 1989. My interests are extensive, and my other skills include carpentry, photography, and making music. Born in the UK, I have lived in France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Iran and Japan. As a result, I can communicate comfortably in French, Modern Greek, Farsi, Esperanto, and Japanese. I am married with two daughters and two large cats with whom I share a small apartment in Tokyo.

Work Terms

If you employ me, you will have my full attention for eight to ten hours of every day. I prefer to work by the hour at an hourly rate of $16.00 or by the word at $0.0095/word, but other arrangements can be made. I like to be in regular contact with employers to ensure satisfaction all round.