Alex James is a qualified freelance proofreader and editor based in Leeds, with experience working on books, novels, short stories, and non-fiction projects. Qualifications include Basic Proofreading (PTC), Proofreading Progress (SFEP), and Introduction to Copy Editing (SFEP); and were provided by the Publishing Training Centre and the Society for Editors and Proofreaders. Copy Editing: I will cut out repetition and superfluous words; suggest synonyms for the same meanings; verify spelling and word usage; and intervene more with aspects such as tenses, point-of-view, and tone-of-voice. Ultimately, I will rephrase sentences to ensure they flow easily and make more impact on readers.