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The person behind the pun
I’m a freelance editor with a wealth of experience in proofreading and editing CVs, cover letters, academic papers, literary writing, and articles. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Classics from Trinity College Dublin and a Master of Philosophy in Modern Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Oxford. Without really realising it, I spent years as the resident editor among friends and colleagues, so I eventually decided to offer these services more widely. Check out the outline of my process for more insight into the values and techniques that inform my work.
The process behind the pun
I hold myself to the highest standards of editorial and business integrity. I scrutinise documents with a hawk's eye, ridding them of inaccuracies and adapting their tone to my clients' audience and objectives. Most importantly, I seek to empower clients to do this for themselves after our work together is done.
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Read it
Before committing to proofreading or editing your work, I’ll ask you for an idea of what you’re after and cast an eye over the documents you send me to confirm that it’s within my remit. I feel strongly about making sure that the people who reach out get the best quality of service available to them, so if I know you can get more for your money elsewhere, I’ll be honest about that.
Edit it
Once I’ve clarified exactly what I’m able to offer you, and we’ve confirmed that we’re on the same page in terms of expectations, pricing and turnover time, I’ll get started. I’m keenly aware of the importance of tailoring your document to your audience or industry, as well as of customising it so that your expertise and/or personality really shine through. This is of course particularly crucial in the case of job applications. To achieve this, I’ll ask you all the relevant questions after my first read of your document and likely as I work –– what is abundantly clear each time I edit is that, in order for the client to really benefit from my services, there needs to be quite a bit of dialogue throughout.
Re: Edit
I’ll email you the final draft of your document along with: the rationale behind any major changes; any comments I might have on patterns I’ve spotted in your work; and how you might wish to adapt the document for future use. This way, you’re not merely paying for a one-time edit. This will serve as something of a handover document, which will hopefully empower you in your future writing endeavours.
Re-edit
Included in the package is a free re-edit of the document after you’ve had a look at the final draft. If you’re not entirely happy with the result, or if you’d simply like a few things tweaked, I’ll take your feedback on board and make sure the re-edited final document is with you within 1-3 days.
Price List
Price includes proofreading, copy-editing and formatting*
If you're a charity or the like, drop me a line and we can talk pro bono
* Flat rates may be lowered where little work is required
* Discounts applied to CV/Cover Letter Bundle
£80
CV
I liaise with connections across a vast array of industries (including but not limited to the corporate and art worlds, NGOs, tech, education, and food) to ensure your CV fits the bill. I also conduct desk research into relevant job requirements to make sure this crucial part of your application is both compelling and polished to perfection.
£70
Cover Letter
Cover letters can be pretty daunting but writing them even when they're optional will really help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. I always make sure my clients' cover letters tick all the boxes without sounding at all generic. I'll give you a call to discuss your background and come up with ways to really tease out all the things you're able to bring to the job in question.
£30/hour
Academic, Literary, Journalistic, Commercial
I have extensive experience in editing academic writing from student essays and dissertations to professors' books. My ability to work on literary pieces comes from having studied Literature, as well as from my own creative writing hobbies. I'm currently the Editor in Chief of Learnopoly, a review website for online courses, and I therefore know the ins and outs of catering your writing to a particular audience for commercial purposes.
£10/hour
Proofreading only