Proofreading for just £100 ($140)

I have had several enquiries lately asking whether I offer a “proofreading only” service. Rather than a full edit, many authors want only a thorough read through, with the emphasis on correcting issues with grammar, spelling and syntax.  I am more than happy to do that for £100 ($140).  If your work is of a very high-standard, or you, have already been through the editing process elsewhere then this service could be perfect for you. It is also an option if you have published your book and reviewers have flagged issues. However, having your book proofread is not the same as having a full edit. Here are the main differences:

Proofreading

This involves a simple line by line read through of the manuscript during which spelling, grammatical and contextual errors will be corrected. Minor issues with syntax (the way in which words are arranged in a sentence) will also be ironed out. Rather than use traditional, and often confusing proofreading “symbols,” I will simply use the “Track Changes” feature on word.

Editing

The editing service that I offer is intensive. You can find full details here. However, in a nutshell, I will go through your manuscript with a fine tooth comb and will pick it apart. In addition to everything that you would get with a proofread, I will also where necessary rework sentences, and if I identify sections of your manuscript that simply don’t fit or work, I will highlight these and have a discussion with you. In some instances you may decide to expand upon them, rework them, or remove them entirely. During the editing process, I will take a look at your book as a whole and ensure that there are no gaps in the plot and that everything flows neatly. This may involve numerous revisions and re-edits.  I will also provide you with a comprehensive assessment of your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses and provide an “Action plan” of things that you need to do to bring your book up to a publishable standard. Rather than being a negative, this is actually an essential process. Patricia M. Jackson Author has said the following about my service “Ingrid Hall is a great writing coach.”

I also offer FREE Skype consultations to those authors that are looking to take their writing to the next level.

Whatever level of service you require, I am happy to help! Contact me today, and let’s get started!

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