Copy-Editing
Ideal for a rigorous edit of fiction and non-fiction texts, including close communication with authors to ensure your text is the best it can be.
Proofreading
Ideal for the final meticulous touch-up of fiction and non-fiction texts.
ACademic Proofreading
Ideal for ensuring professionalism and clarity in essays, journal articles and dissertations.
Learn more below
Copy-editing
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Copy-editing includes the checking and correcting of:
spelling
punctuation
grammar
formatting decisions and appropriate positioning
contextual consistency
typographical consistency
consistency of style choices
numbering and ordering of pages and figures
notes and references
factual accuracy (including checking tables and figures)
copy-right permissions
Your text will also be marked up for typesetting as per your instructions.
Copy-editing also includes the creation of a personal style sheet.
The Cat and the Comma Editing is dedicated to sensitive editing, ensuring that your voice and style is maintained.
Any queries or notes about ambiguities, significant suggested alterations, or other items that it is necessary to bring to your attention are compiled and sent for your perusal. If necessary, once these queries are answered I will implement the changes.
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I am a fully qualified copy-editor but I have less than a year’s experience in the industry. In order to prove myself trustworthy I am offering copy-editing services at greatly reduced rates from the industry standard. Please contact me for more information.
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Your text will be edited using the track changes function in Microsoft Word. Please ensure that your work is in this format to ensure the process goes smoothly.
To receive a quote send an email to thecatandthecomma@gmail.com or use the contact form on the contact page to send:
your contact information
word count
type of text or sample of your text
required completion date
Once you have decided to work with me please also send:
your text
any existing style sheet or format template
any particular requests or questions
Your text will be edited and any queries compiled and sent back to you.
I look forward to working with you.
Proofreading
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Proofreading includes the checking and correcting of:
spelling
punctuation
grammar
formatting decisions and appropriate positioning
contextual consistency
typographical consistency
adherence to a stylistic decisions/ style sheet
numbering and ordering of pages and figures
Any queries or notes about ambiguities, significant suggested alterations, or other items that it is necessary to bring to your attention are compiled and sent for your perusal. If necessary, once these queries are answered I will implement the changes.
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I am a fully qualified proofreader but I have less than a year’s experience in the industry. In order to prove myself trustworthy I am offering proofreading services for free for work up to 5000 words and at greatly reduced rates from the industry standard for texts of a higher word count. Please contact me for more information.
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Your text will be edited in either Microsoft word using the track changes function, Adobe PDF using the in-built tools, or on paper copy using the BSI symbols as you prefer. Please ensure your document is in the format you wish it to be edited in.
To receive a quote send an email to thecatandthecomma@gmail.com or use the contact form on the contact page to send:
your contact information
word count
type of text or sample of your text
required completion date
Once you have decided to work with me please also send:
your text
any existing style sheet or format template
any particular requests or questions
Your text will be edited and any queries compiled and sent back to you.
I look forward to working with you.
Academic Proofreading
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Academic proofreading includes the checking and correcting of:
spelling
punctuation
grammar
formatting decisions and appropriate positioning
contextual consistency
typographical consistency
adherence to a stylistic decisions/ style sheet/ journalistic or university conventions
numbering and ordering of pages and figures
Please note:
fact checking is not included as part of proofreading services but can be added as an optional extra
assistance increasing or decreasing the word count will not exceed 100 words either way
if your work is part of your academic course and is intended to be marked it is your responsibility to check that this is permitted
Any queries or notes about ambiguities, significant suggested alterations, or other items that it is necessary to bring to your attention are compiled and sent for your perusal. If necessary, once these queries are answered I will implement the changes.
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I am a fully qualified proofreader but I have less than a year’s experience in the industry. In order to prove myself trustworthy I am offering proofreading services for free for work up to 5000 words and at greatly reduced rates from the industry standard for texts of a higher word count. Please contact me for more information.
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Your text will be edited in either Microsoft word using the track changes function, Adobe PDF reading using the in-built tools, or on paper copy using the BSI symbols as you prefer. Please ensure your document is in the format you wish it to be edited in.
To receive a quote send an email to thecatandthecomma@gmail.com or use the contact form on the contact page to send:
your contact information
word count
type of text or sample of your text
required completion date
Once you have decided to work with me please also send:
your text
any existing style sheet or format template
any particular requests or questions
Your text will be edited and any queries compiled and sent back to you.
I look forward to working with you.
Why Choose me?
I am fully qualified through the Publishing Training Centre.
I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
I will work only on your project when you hire me. My focus will never be split between clients.
I am focused and meticulous with a lifelong passion for words.
Due to less than a year’s experience in the industry, I wish to gain both experience and trust by offering some services for free or at greatly reduced rates from the industry standard. (Please contact me for more information)