Copy editing
Good writing, made sharper.
I’ll work through your copy for clarity, grammar, punctuation, consistency and readability—tightening where needed without ironing out the personality that makes it yours.
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Working with words, worldwide.
Good writing, made sharper.
I’ll work through your copy for clarity, grammar, punctuation, consistency and readability—tightening where needed without ironing out the personality that makes it yours.
Enquire about copy editing →Because tiny mistakes have an irritating habit of hiding in plain sight.
A meticulous final check for typos, spelling, grammar, punctuation, inconsistencies and formatting issues before your amazing work heads out into the world.
Enquire about proofreading →When the words are there, but they could work harder.
A sentence-by-sentence edit focused on flow, rhythm, tone, word choice and readability. I’ll help your writing feel smoother and stronger while keeping your natural voice intact.
Enquire about line editing →Your story should still sound like you.
Personal writing deserves a particularly thoughtful editorial touch. I’ll help strengthen clarity, flow, pacing and storytelling while protecting the voice, humour, emotion and individuality at the heart of your story.
Enquire about memoir and narrative nonfiction →Big ideas. Better reading.
From general nonfiction and business books to thought leadership and long-form projects, I’ll help turn complex ideas into engaging, accessible writing that keeps readers with you.
Enquire about nonfiction book editing →Sometimes you need another pair of eyes—and not your mum’s.
I’ll read your manuscript as both an editor and a reader, giving constructive, practical feedback on structure, pacing, repetition, clarity, consistency and the overall reading experience.
Enquire about manuscript review and editorial feedback →Journalism is where I started. Storytelling is still my thing.
Editing and polishing for features, interviews, articles, blogs, magazines and digital publications—with an eye for the angle, the reader and the story underneath it all.
Enquire about articles, features and editorial content →Professional doesn’t have to mean painfully dull.
Reports, websites, speeches, presentations, thought leadership and corporate content made clearer, tighter and more human.
Enquire about business and professional editing →From newsroom copy to publication-ready.
Drawing on eight years in journalism and my experience as a Publish Ready sub-editor, I can check copy for clarity, accuracy, grammar, consistency and style. I am a whizz at tightening up language, sharpening headlines and getting your content ready to publish.
Enquire about sub-editing →Got the idea but not the words?
Give me the raw material. I can reshape existing copy or help develop articles, features, speeches, professional content and longer pieces from a brief, interview or a beautifully chaotic collection of notes.
Enquire about writing and rewriting →Send me a sample. I can take a look and help you work out whether your writing needs a proofread, copy edit, line edit or something more substantial.