Proofreading Services
Proofreading is the final quality check before your book goes out into the world. It’s where we clean up the tiny issues that slip through even the most careful reviews and revisions. When the writing is tight and your details are solid, proofreading keeps the reader’s focus exactly where it belongs—on your story.
This is the last stop before publishing, and it helps ensure your manuscript is polished, consistent, and distraction-free.
My Focus During Proofreading
- Typos & misspellings — those sneaky errors your brain glosses right over
- Punctuation — commas, quotation marks, ellipses, em dashes, dialogue punctuation
- Grammar checks — subject/verb agreement, pronouns, basic syntax
- Word usage — homophones (new/knew, whole/hole), extra or missing words
- Minor consistency issues — small detail slips that impact clarity
- Dialogue punctuation & mechanics — ensuring clean, professional readability
Proofreading is not a rewrite—it’s a sharp-eyed polish. I fix the small things that interrupt flow without altering your voice or changing your structure.
Keeping readers In the Zone.
Free Sample
Curious how professional copy editing or proofreading can strengthen your writing?
I offer a free sample copy edit of up to 1,500 words—no cost, no pressure. This gives you a chance to see how I work, how I communicate edits, and how my style fits with yours.
Whether you need help with grammar, punctuation, consistency, or clarity, the sample edit shows you exactly what to expect if we decide to move forward together.
What Proofreading Does Not Include
To keep expectations clear, proofreading does not cover:
- Structural changes
- Plot or character development notes
- Line-level rewriting or rephrasing
- Major consistency fixes that belong in copy editing
Those steps should be completed before proofreading begins. Proofreading is the final check to catch the “last lingering wonky bits” your brain stopped seeing.
If your manuscript is ready for its final clean sweep, I’m here to help prepare it for publication.