What Is Proofreading?         What Is Proof-Editing?

My Proofreading and Proof-Editing Experience

Within the medical sphere, I have experience proofreading and proof-editing scientific articles related to orthopaedic surgery translated from French into English

Outside the medical sphere, I have experience proofreading and proof-editing sales material for property brochures.

In 2017, I took on the voluntary role of proofreader for the Institute of Translation & Interpreting Scottish Network newsletter, and I have been Deputy Editor of the newsletter for several years.

How Is a Document Proofread or Proof-Edited?

I can proofread or proof-edit a hard copy of your document (on paper), or on screen using Adobe Reader’s mark-up tools for PDF files or Track Changes for Microsoft Word documents. I can compare your document against copy – an older version of the same document that has changes to be made marked on it. It is my job to make sure that the changes marked on the copy have been successfully implemented. I can also proofread or proof-edit your document ‘blind’, which means that I have no copy or older version of your document to refer to.

You can find out more information about proofreading and proof-editing on my FAQs page.

How Much Will Proofreading/Proof-Editing Your Document Cost?

Proofreading or proof-editing projects are charged per hour.

Proof-editing may cost more than proofreading. Proof-editing usually involves making more changes to your document than proofreading does, so the project may take longer to complete.

Additional charges may be applied to meet urgent deadlines, or for evening or weekend work.

Please contact me if you would like more information or for a free, tailor-made quotation for your project.