The Secret to Professional Proofreading
You put your heart and soul into your written work. As your creative juices flow and you get in the zone, the last thing you want to do is worry about making and correcting errors. Leave that to me, the proofreader. You create the masterpiece. I will provide the final polish that will allow your readers to fully immerse themselves without distraction. My job is to quietly enhance the magic of your writing.
Discovering My Passion
My lifelong love of reading and natural talent for spotting errors in all sorts of text drew me to the proofreading profession. When I discovered that proofreading was a career option, I purchased a book to see what it was all about. In the book, the writer described how one might find the word "spaghetti" misspelled in an Italian restaurant. Funny thing was, that exact thing had happened to me just weeks before I discovered professional proofreading. It was one tiny moment that made me say, "That's it! This is meant to be." I wish this had always been my profession, but better late than never!
Services Provided
Find and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, repetition, syntax, etc., as the final step after the editing process has been completed.
Provide a fresh set of eyes that can review the work objectively. The writer is too familiar with it, which can lead to oversights.
Apply handwritten proofreader's marks or electronic mark up to printed material or digital content.
It would be my pleasure to proofread your written work. I especially love fiction books (mystery, thriller, suspense, romance, fantasy, children's, short stories, and more), psychology documents, business materials, website copy, and blogs. If your specific type of work is not included in this list, reach out to me. I am always interested in a new proofreading adventure.
Please be aware that my services do not include fact-checking, changes to sentence structure, or changes to layout. I proofread work after it has been edited.
Education
Basic Proofreading, The Publishing Training Centre
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Proofreading 101, Editorial Freelancers Association
Essentials of Proofreading, Copyediting.com
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Fundamentals of Editing, Poynter Institute
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Bachelor's degree in Human Development/Psychology
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Reference Materials
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APA Manual, 7th Edition
A Proofreading Companion: Tips, Tools, & Strategies for Polished Writing
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AP Stylebook​
McGraw-Hill's Proofreading Handbook
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The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition
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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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Collins English Dictionary
Contact
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or proofreading needs. I will be happy to get back to you at my earliest convenience. I look forward to working with you.
~Jessica
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