Are you looking for someone to bring more sparkle to your writing?

If you’re looking for someone to help your writing shine, you might have come to the right place.

I’m Lizzie Gowans, a native British English speaker, and retired teacher, from Scotland.

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 the publishing industry.

Does proofreading really matter?

With the effort, passion and creativity that goes into your work, it makes sense that it is tip top before it is published. Your message should convey the desired tone and be clear and accurate.

First impressions do count and if your reader finds annoying errors in your work they could be distracted from the intended message.

I will treat your piece with the care and attention it deserves so that is ready to be seen out there in public.

If you want to demonstrate credibility, it is a great idea to have your document professionally proofread.

What does a proofreader actually do?

You might be a small business, a student, a charity or an indie author, wondering how a proofreader might improve your document. I will check your project for essential errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation.

It is vital that your message is clear, easily understood, and appropriate for the readership it is aimed at and that is where I can help.

We all know how easy it is to make a spelling error or use the wrong word. Our brains tend to see what we think should be there, so it’s tricky to spot our own mistakes.

Why can’t I just use an AI tool?

If you prefer to use an AI tool, of course you can! But do be aware that the human proofreader can watch out for nuance, tone, and common sense within the context, in a way that a robot just can’t.

I can bring reassurance that your message will be as transparent, readable and relatable as possible.

What kind of texts should be proofread?

A range of writing can benefit greatly from a professional proofread.

For example: an academic essay, a business or charity report, a newsletter or leaflet, web content, a blog, a brochure, an educational resource, children’s books, a creative piece, CVs and cover letters, and all kinds of fiction and non-fiction.

If you are still wondering whether I can support your kind of writing please just get in touch and I will let you know if I can.