I have a spell checker on my computer. Why do I need you?
A spell checker is just a tool. It is unable to define the difference between "two" and "too" or between "there" and "their." It cannot determine whether a particular spelling is the correct one for the particular circumstance. Anyone who relies on their spell checker is asking for their readers to question the credibility of the actual content of the text.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, for small projects a deposit of 50% of the quote is to be paid before any work is undertaken and this will be taken off the final invoice, once the work is completed to your satisfaction.
Is the quote the final cost?
Normally yes, however, the quote offered will be for standard proofreading and editing. Any text that is deemed to need excessive correction or is of a sufficiently technical nature to require extra work, I reserve the right to negotiate a different rate.
How do I send my text for proofreading?
You can send your text to me in the following formats:
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•By e-mail as a Microsoft Word file (as a .doc/.rtf/.txt file) or comparable word processing format.
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•On a CD or other memory hardware as a Microsoft Word file (as a .doc/.rtf/.txt file) or comparable word processing format or PDF file.
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•As a PDF file but I would ask that the text is double spaced and in a recognisable font such as ‘Arial’ or ‘Times New Roman.’
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•As a ‘hard-copy’ print out by mail (double spaced and in a recognisable font.)
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•A link to or the URL of the web site/s that you want me to proofread and edit.
Do you use any software to do the proofreading?
No, I do it myself with a trained eye.
My clients value their privacy. I don't want you knowing their names. How can I send you personal documents, such as wills, trust documents, and the like?
Simply send me such documents, with proper names replaced with XXXXXXX. Once the document has been
