Services
You’ve written something, but you’d like to get it checked before publication or submission. Well Read Proofreading Services improve material by checking the following:
- Spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Capitalisation and spacing
- Headings and numbering
- Clear meaning and consistency
- Applying house style
- Checking design and layout
- Checking tables, figures, diagrams and photographs, their captions, and that they’re referred to in the text
Here are some of the types of material Well Read Proofreading Services cover:
Books – Journal Articles – Magazines – Newsletters – PhD Theses – Dissertations – Reports – Manuals – Business Plans – Business Literature – CVs – Brochures – Websites
I am also trained in transcription, and can help with short pieces of copywriting. I particularly enjoy coaching authors in writing skills, and this can be face to face or via Zoom or equivalent.
How does the proofreading process work?
For those who are not familiar with the proofreading process, the guide below outlines what to expect when you engage the services of a proofreader:
- The proofreader would initially ask for details of the material to be proofread, such as how long it is, whether it’s a thesis, a journal article etc., and if there is a deadline.
- A sample of a few pages from the work would be requested to see the type of material that needs to be proofread, and to allow the proofreader to correct any errors.
- All material is kept confidential.
- If the proofreader feels it is material that they are qualified to proofread, the corrected sample would be returned to the prospective client to demonstrate how the corrections and queries would look, together with a quote for the job.
- If the client wished to go ahead, the full body of writing would be sent to the proofreader who would then work on it, returning proofread sections as agreed prior to commencement.
- The client would be expected to answer any proofreading queries that may arise during the project in a timely manner.
- The proofreader would return the proofread material before the client’s deadline.
- Payment for half the contract would need to be paid prior to starting the contract, with the second half to be invoiced on completion of the job.
What clients say about working with me…
I used Rachel’s services for proofreading and suggestions for final editing of my doctoral thesis in preparation for submission. Rachel was extremely professional in her approach and clear about the type of services she offered and support she could provide. Rachel was very thorough, providing detailed and relevant advice, including highlighting errors or omissions in grammar and punctuation, textual inconsistencies and lack of clarity. Rachel helped me to understand my errors, not just point them out. Rachel adopted a professional yet calm and supportive approach. Rachel’s input helped me to maintain impetus, and to organise my work and time in the last few months before submission. I would highly recommend Rachel.
Rachel has recently become a proofreader for our local community newsletter, The Rhubarb City News. She is accurate, helpful and very prompt, and has proved a real asset to our editorial team. I look forward to continuing to work with her for many issues to come.
Rachel proofread and checked the references for my PhD thesis. She has an excellent attention to detail and picked up on many inconsistencies I had missed. I would highly recommend her services.
Rachel is extremely professional and her attention to detail is exquisite. I love giving her my work because when it comes back I feel so safe.
I can stop worrying that I’ve missed something and I know that it’s ready to go out and meet the world.
I have used Well Read Proofreading Services to check an academic law article prior to a tight submission deadline. Rachel’s attention to detail – both in picking up general grammar and spelling inconsistencies, and in checking referencing of case law, statute, policy documentation and academic literature – was second to none. Rachel is also a pleasure to work with.
I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone who may need legal or academic texts checking.
I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone who may need legal or academic texts checking.
Huge thanks for doing such a great job and in such a short time. We’re really grateful.
[For transcription services]
I recently asked Rachel to proof read an important document I am about to send to many of my business clients.
I pride myself in my grammar, spelling and punctuation and thought I had done a great job. Rachel showed me otherwise. She pointed out areas I had missed such as “much” instead of “must” and a large number of inconsistencies around capitalisation and punctuation. She also provided me with a number of suggestions on how to make the document flow a little better for my readers.
I have made all the changes she suggested and the result is a far more professional document which will represent my business
in a much better light.
If you want to make your own documents easier to read and ensure they are correct, then Rachel’s service is cost effective, efficient and simple.
I would highly recommend using her.
I pride myself in my grammar, spelling and punctuation and thought I had done a great job. Rachel showed me otherwise. She pointed out areas I had missed such as “much” instead of “must” and a large number of inconsistencies around capitalisation and punctuation. She also provided me with a number of suggestions on how to make the document flow a little better for my readers.
I have made all the changes she suggested and the result is a far more professional document which will represent my business
in a much better light.
If you want to make your own documents easier to read and ensure they are correct, then Rachel’s service is cost effective, efficient and simple.
I would highly recommend using her.
Your proofreading work is absolutely excellent quality and a reasonable price.
I will definitely recommend you to my classmates.
We recently asked Rachel to proofread an approach letter for us. She was fabulous! Very thorough, very reasonably priced, and very quick. Well Read provides a fantastic professional service. Thank you, and we look forward to working with you in the future.
Well Read are my ‘go to’ for any proofreading, this includes blog posts, websites, and resources for my clients.
They are a joy to work with, and they always make valuable suggestions.
Thank you!
A huge thank you, Rachel, your services are invaluable to a business like mine.
Thank you for checking through my latest Spring edition with a fine tooth comb.
I had a lot to do to get a brand new course up and running and needed some help.
I asked Rachel if she could write the text for the marketing.
She did a great job, getting back to me earlier than expected and her rate was very reasonable.
We recently asked Rachel to proofread an approach letter for us.
She was fabulous! Very thorough, very reasonably priced, and very quick.
Well Read provides a fantastic professional service.
Thank you, and we look forward to working with you in the future.
Thank you for the kindness of your comments.
Rachel proofread my PhD thesis. I am very impressed with the quality and speed of Rachel’s work.
She communicated with me regularly throughout the process and provided me with valuable suggestions in all aspects of the thesis writing,
including spelling, grammar, formatting and styling.
Thank you, Rachel!
Rachel has a remarkable attention to detail and is very thoughtful in how to communicate in writing to people from different perspectives.
I would highly recommend her, she has exceptional patience and is very approachable.