Finding the right editor.

I’m Lizzie, a proofreader and copyeditor, based in Ayrshire in Scotland.

Enhancing the words of indie authors, businesses, and creators of educational content is what I love to do.

I understand the importance of nuance and emotion in your writing. I can catch the vital errors that only a human eye will notice.

I have up-to-date training with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and the Publishing Training Centre (PTC), both highly regarded organisations in publishing.

How to find your ideal editor.

Some things to consider:

• your budget (it might be tempting to go for the cheapest quote but you should make sure you are securing the services of a professionally trained editor)

• your timescale (professional editors get booked up far in advance so make sure you factor that in when considering your timeline)

• the editor’s qualifications, experience and specialisms

• their communication style and personality

Get a sense of whether you and an editor are compatible by looking at their social media and website.

Many professional editors will offer you a sample edit — free or for a small fee. The editor can then assess the work involved. And you will see their feedback style, including the style and quality of their comments.

This helps you both find out if you are well suited.

Do you wonder if you need an editor or proofreader?

With the effort and passion you put into your work doesn’t it make sense to have it polished before it is published?

It is vital that your writing is appropriate for its readership. Your message should convey the desired tone and be clear and accurate.

First impressions matter - if your reader finds annoying errors they could be distracted from your message.

Consistency is essential and without it your audience could be confused and lose interest.

You will demonstrate credibility by having your document professionally copyedited, with a final proofread too.

What about using an AI tool for proofreading?

If you prefer using an AI tool, you can. But please be aware that the human proofreader can watch out for nuance, tone, and common sense in context, in a way that a robot can’t.

A human editor will check your project for sense and consistency as well as errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation.

With the right human editor your message will be as transparent, readable and relatable as possible.

If you choose me as your editor, I will treat your words as I would wish my own to be treated - with respect, kindness, honesty, and professionalism.

Get in touch for a free sample edit.