"The school is not quite deserted," said the Ghost. "A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still."
Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol


That solitary child referred to by the Ghost was probably me, reading the dictionary.

A natural obsession with spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, style, and accuracy led long ago to my reading everything -- from the daily newspaper to the can of air freshener in the bathroom -- with a metaphorical (or actual!) red pen in my hand.


In proofreading I address:
  • spelling, punctuation, grammar, word choice, basic syntax
  • adherence of text to style guidelines

I work with:
  • book publishers
  • authors
  • graduate students
  • businesses
  • Web designers

Getting a Quote:

If you would like a quote, please send an e-mail with the following:
  • the total word count of your document or manuscript
  • the intended audience or purpose
  • a 2-3 page sample from a document or short MS, or a sample chapter (not the first) of a book-length MS
  • your deadline for receiving the proofed document/MS back from me
  • the date when you would send me the document or manuscript
After receiving the information and items listed above, I will send you a quote within 48 hours.

Please note that the minimum turnaround time for a document of fewer than 40 pages is two days, depending on my schedule. If your need is urgent, please let me know and we can discuss possibilities. 


Method:

You e-mail me your document (either whole or in parts) in one of: Microsoft Word (.doc), Rich Text (.rtf), or Plain Text (.txt) format. I also work on hard copy.


Web designers: I am computer literate and versed in basic HTML.


For more information or to discuss your project, e-mail me at JM.Editing@gmail.com


References available.