Meticulous proofreading that ensures your words are clear, consistent, and professional.
I can help you catch errors, maintain brand integrity, and deliver polished, confident copy and comms.
What I can help you with
Checking spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Ensuring style consistency (e.g. font usage, capitalisation, abbreviations, treatment of numbers and lists) – using brand style guides where available
Ensuring consistency of brand assets and language (e.g. logos, icons, terminology)
Checking images, illustrations, charts, and captions for accuracy and correct placement
Making sure the contents pages match what appears on the pages
Checking the accuracy of cross-references (e.g. “see page X”)
Fact-checking (e.g. names, organisations, publications)
Ensuring links and QR codes take readers where they should
Checking final designs against original text (e.g. Word doc vs. design PDF)
Flagging unclear wording and suggesting clearer alternatives
Removing repeated words and double spaces
Proof-editing by combining proofreading with light editing in one process
Reviewing suites of documents holistically to ensure consistency across multiple assets
Key benefits of working with me
When you work with me, you’re my no.1 priority:
Free up your team’s time to focus on revenue-generating work
Build and maintain brand strength and integrity
Reinforce the professionalism of your business by avoiding errors and inconsistencies
Avoid the cost of reprints
Rest assured that your content has been thoroughly checked by an expert
And for added peace of mind, I’m also a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) – a non-profit body that promotes editorial excellence in English-language editing and proofreading.
I am guided by the CIEP’s current suggested minimum rates and the EFA rates chart. These provide an indication of what to expect, based on the expertise, experience, and level of proofreading required.
What my clients say about me
“Maeve does such an amazing job of proofreading our diaries and journals at Papier. She is incredibly thorough and consistent, and very adaptable to last-minute changes!“
– Jenny Jackson, Head of Design & Creative Operations, Papier