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My services can be tailored to your needs, from checking for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors (proofreading) to refining awkward wording and ensuring clear and consistent presentation (proof-editing). Usually, a combination of both is needed to produce a polished document that effectively communicates its message to the target audience.
Proofreading will ensure that your document is free from spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. It can include:
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Correcting errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation
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Addressing duplications or incomplete sentences
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Correcting unintentional changes in formatting such as font type and size, spacing or alignment
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Resolving errors in numbering systems and identifying numerical errors
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Checking for missing sections or pages.
Proof-editing will ensure that your document is clearly presented, reads well and looks professional. It can include:
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Refining any awkward wording and removing unnecessary words
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Ensuring that writing is easy to read and understand
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Making sure that presentation is clear, consistent and in a logical order
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Checking that content is credible and consistent
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Ensuring that the writing style is appropriate for the target audience.
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ABOUT ME
I provide proofreading and proof-editing services to help businesses communicate professionally and effectively. My specialist areas are:
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Marketing material
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Website content
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Business plans
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Reports and presentations
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Bid/tenders
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Public consultation material
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Awards submissions
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Magazine articles
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Business guides.
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I trained as a proofreader with the Publishing Training Centre and am now a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading​ (CIEP).
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Before starting my proofreading business, I spent 18 years as a chartered surveyor working for a number of national and international property consultancies. In recent years my work was focused on managing, writing, editing and proofreading bids for public sector property-related contracts.
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I appreciate the importance of fully understanding client requirements, ensuring attention to detail, and delivering high quality outputs within strict deadlines. I have a professional approach to each and every job.
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MY CLIENTS
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“Absolutely superb proofreader who always spots mistakes, ensures consistency and keeps documents flowing. Sarah makes sure the tone of voice is maintained throughout a document, which is priceless for clients and is where she really shines.” Basil Riley, Robot Mascot
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“Sarah is easy to work with, always efficient and never goes past her deadlines. I know I can rely on her and would absolutely recommend her for any proofreading work.” Stacey Griffin, Pyramid International
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“Sarah is an excellent proofreader and very easy to work with. I am always impressed with the speed and accuracy of her work and am happy to recommend her.” James Power, Editor, Catena Magazine
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CONTACT ME
Please get in touch to find out more about how I may be able to help you.
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You can either email me at sarah@lovelaneproofreading.co.uk, call me on 0774 5008 356 or use the boxes to send me a message.
You can also find me on LinkedIn and on the CIEP's Directory of Editorial Services, where you'll see more reviews and recommendations.
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I'm based in Knutsford, Cheshire, but offer my services throughout the UK.
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