Book publishers/PM companies

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• I am able to proofread on screen in MS Word using Tracked Changes and Comments or in PDFs using the relevant mark-up tools. I can also work on hard copy, using BSI symbols.

• I am able to work on single- and multi-author books. I have worked on books where I liaise directly with the author in terms of queries. 

• I have worked on academic, educational, trade, and fiction books.

• My subject areas include (but are not restricted to): law (all aspects), English literature, humanities, finance, construction, shipping, business/entrepreneurs, politics, photography, memoir, design, fashion, crafts, home education, Early Years and Key Stage 1/2 materials. 

 

My clients say ...

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“A very thorough and careful proofread - thank you.”

Taylor & Francis 

 

“Thank you so much for the proofread. As ever, it was a really thorough job, thank you!”

Apex CoVantage

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Magazine publishers

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I specialise in proofreading magazines, from in-flight to fashion, design, business and entrepreneurial. I recognise that magazines require a particular approach given the number and variety of articles, headings, captions, pullquotes, running headers, pictures, authors, fonts and styles.

 

I am adept at standardising into UK/US English (spelling, vocabulary and punctuation) and am able to pay careful attention to small but important aspects of style such as currency representation, capitalisation and abbreviations. I can mark up text to accommodate a specific house style (for example bold highlighting or number conventions) and I will address consistency of place and contributor names. I can also check validity of web links if your magazine is to be issued online.

 

My clients say ...

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“Very pleased with Johanna's meticulousness. She was willing to go the extra mile to do the excellent work.”

Works That Work magazine

 

“Johanna performed to an excellent level.”

Moneymaker Magazine