Proofreading Services for Authors

Start with The 3-Chapter Check-In

Get early feedback on your manuscript before committing to full editing – so you can identify recurring issues and improve clarity and readability from the start.

Proof-editing

Light editing combined with proofreading to improve clarity, flow, and readability. Thoughtful adjustments help smooth your writing while maintaining your voice, leaving your manuscript ready for publication.

The 3-Chapter Check-In

A focused review of three chapters, combining proofreading corrections with light feedback on clarity, readability, and overall impression. A supportive way to refine your writing before committing to a full service.

A careful final check to ensure your manuscript is clean, consistent, and ready for readers. Delivering accuracy and consistency in every detail, with clear communication and a dependable, professional finish.

Proofreading

Book Formatting

Clean, consistent formatting for your manuscript – the final step to prepare your book for publication.

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About Kemend

Welcome to Kemend Proofreading Services.

I’m Kelly Caine, a professional proofreader and the owner of Kemend, based in Cambridgeshire, UK.

I work with fiction and non-fiction authors, from early feedback to final checks.

Whether you need a one-off project or ongoing support, I tailor my services to your needs. I provide careful, considered edits and clear, ongoing communication, at the level of support that works for you.

My goal is simple:
To ensure your writing is seen and read exactly as you intended.

Inclusivity Note

I work with all kinds of writers – from first-time authors to experienced professionals.

My aim is to offer a clear, supportive and comfortable experience, shaped around you and the way you like to work.