Elevate Your Writing with Precision

Welcome! I’m Richard. What separates a good message from a great one? The answer lies in the art of copyediting and proofreading, and that’s where I come in. In today’s digital age, written communication has become essential. Whether writing a blog post, sending out a business proposal, or even just composing a tweet. Your words carry a message, but what separates a good message from a great one? The answer lies in the art of copyediting and proofreading. As a certified copy editor and Proofreader, I will ensure your words shine.

My Services

Copy Editing

Perfect for authors and businesses looking to refine their content. I’ll focus on all of the below:
Grammar and spelling checks: Correcting grammatical errors, typos, and spelling mistakes.
Style consistency: Ensuring writing adheres to the publication’s style guide, including formatting, punctuation, and capitalization.
Clarity and conciseness: Improving sentence structure and removing unnecessary words to make the writing clear and concise.
Fact-checking: Verifying the accuracy of information presented in the text.
Consistency checks: Ensuring consistency in terminology, dates, and other details throughout the text.

While both copyediting and proofreading involve reviewing written content, they serve distinct purposes and focus on different aspects of a text

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Proofreading

I will only Proofread your document if it has already been copy edited and will not make changes to your text but will focus on the items below and make suggestions for you to accept or reject.
Checking for typos and misspellings:
Carefully scan the text to find any spelling mistakes or typos.
Verifying punctuation usage:
Ensuring proper punctuation is used throughout the document, including commas, semicolons, and apostrophes.
Examining grammar:
Reviewing sentences for grammatical errors like subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and pronoun usage.
Assessing consistency:
Checking for consistency in style, including capitalization, date formatting, and use of abbreviations.
Reviewing formatting:
Examining page numbers, headings, and paragraph breaks to ensure proper formatting.
Identifying factual errors:
Checking for any factual inaccuracies that might have been missed during copy editing.

About Me

My interest in literature began before I could even read. My mother would come to my bedroom and read a few pages from various books, transporting me to worlds of adventure—like Moby Dick, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Jock of the Bushveld, and other great classics. Growing up, I spent countless hours reading, primarily diving into Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror stories.
Eventually, I began reading computer manuals, leading me to a career in the IT industry. I spent 23 years with my nose buried in computers and the Internet. In 2023, I decided to retire and pursue my passion for the written word. I enrolled in an online college to study copyediting and proofreading, completing the course with distinction and earning a diploma.

What My Customers Say

Hear from my satisfied customers who have experienced the quality and value of my services.

★★★★★

“Richard is fantastic to work with! Clear. Detailed. Professional with really astute edits! What a great find! I couldn’t be happier with the results.”

★★★★★

“Richard was very professional and his editing was spot on. I will certainly use his services again.”

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“Reliable and trustworthy. I highly recommend this business to anyone looking for top-notch editing services.”

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