Have you created some text you'd like a second pair of eyes to review, checking the sense and refining it with perfect grammar and spelling? Or maybe English isn't your first language, and you'd like some help to make your copy read as a native speaker wrote it? Either way, you've come to the right place! My specialty is working with texts, both long and short, and from all backgrounds, weeding out the typos and tweaking phrases or sentences to help the language flow as well as possible. My default is US English, but I'm happy to work in different styles or follow a set style guide. I started editing three years ago and am now a full-time freelancer working on various projects from my home office. I have a flexible but focused attitude to work and am often available for quick turnaround projects.
What sort of projects do I work on?
• Book/ebook proofreading
• Academic editing/proofreading
I have worked on several essay submissions and journal articles. I understand how to avoid plagiarism and can work with several referencing styles, including Harvard, Chicago, MLA, and APA referencing. I hold a BA degree from UH Manoa.
• Website/blog proofreading
I am happy to work in WordPress or provide Word documents with changes tracked. I have worked on several corporate websites and personal blogs to refine the text while preserving the owner's tone of voice. For this work, I have had repeat clients who appreciate a second pair of eyes.
• Other editing/proofreading projects
Almost anything you can suggest!