Word
Winnower
Margaret
Whibley
Academic proofreading and copy editing
.
Proofreading and Copy Editing:
*Excellent rates for students *Fast turnaround
*Free trial
The
proofreading process involves two to three close readings of your
text, during which I make corrections to grammar and spelling using
the 'Track Changes' function on Microsoft Word. This is a very
useful function, because it allows you to see exactly what I have
done.
I note less
clear-cut decisions in the form of suggestions in the
margins, using the 'Comments' function. This might be where a
sentence or phrase is not straightforwardly wrong, but could
nevertheless be improved. Here I provide suggested alternative
wording for you to accept or reject.
For those
who prefer traditional methods, I can examine hard copy, using
standard proofreading symbols.
I always
meet deadlines and my turnaround is speedy. For short essays and
documents, the work will usually be completed within 24 hours. For
more substantial tasks, such as manuscripts, dissertations or
theses, advance scheduling will ensure your work receives my best
attention. Please let me know your deadline at the
start.
FREE
TRIAL – I understand how important it is to have confidence in your
proofreader/copy editor. This is not a decision you are taking
lightly and I encourage you to send a few sample pages to help in
your decision. I have had a 100% success rate with my trial process
thus far, and therefore offer it to you with
confidence.
For details
of my qualifications and experience see the "About" page of this
website.
EMAIL ADDRESS: margaret@wordwinnower.com
Vincent Van
Gogh - Windmill on Montmartre
Fees and Payment
Special Student rates:
Short texts of 1000 - 3000 words $15 US per 1000 words
Longer works of 3000 words plus $10 US per 1000 words
Many
proofreaders and editors charge an hourly rate, since editing
projects can be very time consuming. I consider it more important
that clients know where they stand at the beginning of the
project.
Standard rates:
Proofreading and copy editing: £7 - £10 per 1000 words, depending on the level of assistance required and the length of the text. I offer a negotiable discount for large or repeat projects.
Payment:
Payment within seven days of satisfactory receipt of the finished work is desirable, unless we make an alternative arrangement beforehand. Payment options are PayPal, cheque (UK only) or bank transfer.