If your manuscript has already been professionally copyedited and/or formatted, The Traditional Full Proofread is your final quality check before publication.

This is a meticulous, line-by-line proofread of your completed text — designed to catch the final typos, punctuation slips, and formatting inconsistencies that can distract readers.

The Traditional Full Proofread

Price:
Custom quote based on word count and complexity.
Prices starting from:
£7.50 per 1,000 words

Ready for the final step?
If you're looking for early feedback you can use right away – without pressure or long-term commitment – The 3-Chapter Check-In is the ideal place to begin.

Clear, constructive, and genuinely useful.

For manuscripts already copyedited and/or formatted

What's Included:

• Full proofread of the manuscript

• Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typos

• Formatting

• Consistency in style of spelling, hyphenation, and capitalisation

• Suggestions for clarity and readability (if required)

• Dialogue punctuation

• Word breaks

• Chapter headings, running heads, table of contents, and page numbers

• Image captions (typically non-fiction)

• Style guide adherence

• Proofreading report

• Personalised support and communication throughout
  
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Turnaround time:
For a 90,000-word manuscript, I typically schedule 4 weeks

Paperwork:
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Completed Project Agreement

Payment and schedule:
A non-refundable £50 holding deposit to secure your date (deducted from total)
50% deposit due on or before the start date
Final invoice sent with completed file, balance due upon delivery

Perfect for:
Authors following the traditional editorial route who just need that last, essential proofread.

The Proofreading Path

A flexible structure that adapts to your progress and your needs.
Choose one stage or move through them all – previous payments are always credited toward the next stage.

The 3-Chapter Check-In is a detailed, low-cost, proofread of three chapters to identify recurring issues early.
You'll receive clear, easy-to-follow feedback – no jargon, no pressure.

You'll see how I work, gain insight into your writing habits, and receive feedback you can apply across your manuscript.

What's Included:

• A detailed proofread of 3 chapters

• Line-by-line proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typos

• Calm, clear feedback that's easy to understand and free from jargon

• Notes on recurring issues

• £45 credited toward any future proofreading service
  

The 3-Chapter Check-In

Why It's Worth It:

• Identify and correct common issues early

• Strengthen your writing ahead of a full proofread

• Learn patterns you can fix yourself as you go

• Build confidence in your manuscript

• Save time – and money – later in the process
  

Ready to Begin?
If you'd like constructive, confidence-building proofreading – without the pressure of a full-length commitment – The 3-Chapter Check-In is the ideal place to start.

Clear, helpful, and genuinely useful.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Paperwork:
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Completed Project Agreement

Payment:
£10 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking (deducted from total)
Remaining balance due on or before the start date

A smart, affordable starting point

Perfect for:
Authors who want early feedback, reassurance, and a no-pressure way to start.

Price: £45.00

A note on timing:
Proofreading is usually the final stage after copyediting, but this early Check-In gives you a clear, surface-level correction at the start of your journey — helping you spot issues as you go.

Already partway through your manuscript and wondering if you're on the right track?
The Halfway Check-In/The Progress Check-In is a focused proofreading service designed to catch errors and inconsistencies in the first part of your book.

Ideal for busy authors, side-hustle writers, and first-time authors who want peace of mind and structured support throughout your project, and who like to work in manageable stages and value steady, reassuring progress.

The Progress Check-In

Stay consistent as your story develops

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What's Included:

• A detailed proofread of up to 50% of the manuscript

• Line-by-line proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typos

• Checks for style, formatting, and consistency

• A brief 'Halfway Report' summarising patterns or minor consistency concerns to address in the remaining chapters

• The 3-Chapter Check-In payment deducted (if used)
  

Why It's Worth It:

• Catch errors early and prevent them from spreading through your whole book

• Learn small self-corrections you can apply to the remaining chapters

• Maintain consistency as you write and self-edit

• Gain confidence and clarity before finishing your draft

• Save time – and money – later in the process
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Paperwork:
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Completed Project Agreement

Payment:
£50 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking (deducted from total)
Remaining balance due on or before the start date

Ready to Begin?
If you'd like constructive, confidence-building proofreading – without the pressure of a full-length commitment – The 3-Chapter Check-In is the ideal place to start.

Clear, helpful, and genuinely useful.

Perfect for:
Authors who've self-edited and want a professional error check before finishing or formatting.

A note on timing:
Proofreading is usually the final stage after copyediting, but this mid-stage proofread focuses purely on grammar, punctuation, and consistency — not on rewriting or stylistic changes. It’s a proactive way to stay clean and consistent before your final edit.

Your story is written, your edits are complete – now its time for the final check.

The Final Proof Pass is a calm, detailed line-by-line proofread of your entire manuscript before publication.

The Final Proof Pass

Why It's Worth It:

• Protect your reputation

• Remove lingering typos and formatting slips

• The essential final step before self-publication or submission

• Ensure your manuscript is error-free and professional

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Ready to take the next step?
If you're looking for early feedback you can use right away – without pressure or long-term commitment – The 3-Chapter Check-In is the ideal place to begin.

Clear, constructive, and genuinely useful.

The last step before publication

What's Included:

• Full proofread of the manuscript

• Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typos

• Formatting

• Consistency in style of spelling, hyphenation, and capitalisation

• Suggestions for clarity and readability (if required)

• Dialogue punctuation

• Word breaks

• Chapter headings, running heads, table of contents, and page numbers

• Image captions (typically non-fiction)

• Style guide adherence

• Proofreading report

• Personalised support and communication throughout
  
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Turnaround time:
For a 90,000-word manuscript, I typically schedule 4 weeks

Paperwork:
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Completed Project Agreement

Payment and schedule:
A non-refundable £50 holding deposit to secure your date (deducted from total)
50% deposit due on or before the start date
Final invoice sent with completed file, balance due upon delivery

Exclusive Offer
If you've already completed The 3-Chapter Check-In or Halfway Chapter Check, those fees will be deducted from your final cost – a little something for building your proofreading journey with me.

A note on timing:
This service is ideal once your manuscript has been self-edited to your satisfaction.
It’s a final proof — the last check before publication or submission.

Perfect for:
Authors who want a final check before sharing their work with readers, agents, or publishers.

🌈 Inclusivity Note

I work with all kinds of writers — including those who think, write, or process information a little differently.
My aim is to make proofreading calm, respectful, and comfortable for everyone, with clear communication and an adaptable approach that fits your way of working.