working with words

I am a proofreader and copy editor with 20 years of professional experience.

There are testimonials from some recent clients here, and you can find me on TrustPilot and LinkedIn.

For a quote, email me using the form at the bottom of this page or contact me on WhatsApp.

"I’ve been working on my master’s thesis for many weeks now and have gone through ups and downs.… I haven’t got any support so far, so it was all the nicer to see how much work you put into editing my thesis. To be honest, it really moved me. I am really very grateful to you. You really did a wonderful job and I will always be grateful to you."

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Proofreading

 

My proofreading service costs 1p per word (e.g. £10 per 1,000 words).

This includes correction of errors in…

– grammar

– spelling

– UK/US language consistency

– punctuation

– syntax

(For help choosing between proofreading and copy editing, see here.)

Copy editing

 

I provide a copy editing service for 2p per word (£20 per 1,000 words). This includes…

– correction of errors in spelling, grammar, etc.

– removal of repetition and redundancy

– rewording of awkward syntax

– minor restructuring

– rephrasing to clarify key points

(For help choosing between proofreading and copy editing, see here.)

Formatting

 

At your request, I can also help with the formatting of your Word document:

– format the text (type face, line spacing, text sizing, etc.)

– format the headings

– create a contents page

– create a list of tables & figures

– generate a list of abbreviations

This service can be included (free, at your request) with copy editing. If you need formatting without editing, contact me for a quote.

Get a Quote

To get a quote, email me (Katherine) at contact@decoruslacuna.co.uk or use the form below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Alternatively, you can contact me via WhatsApp on +44 (0)7960 928 470.