Don’t Let Tiny Errors Undermine a Strong Final Impression
Your work is nearly complete, but minor typos, punctuation slips, or formatting inconsistencies can still distract your audience and affect how your writing is received. These minor issues can subtly erode the professionalism you’ve worked so hard to build.
Now’s the time to ensure your writing is spotless. A careful proofread will catch those final errors, polish the details, and give your project the refined finish it deserves.
Let’s make sure your work leaves the right impression — flawless, confident, and ready to be shared.
What I Catch in Proofreading
Surface-Level Errors
- * Spelling mistakes and typos.
- * Punctuation errors.
- * Capitalisation inconsistencies.
- * Number formatting issues.
Formatting & Layout
- * Inconsistent spacing and paragraph breaks.
- * Header and page numbering issues.
- * Chapter title formatting.
- * Table of contents accuracy (when applicable).
Final Consistency Checks
- * Character name spellings.
- * Timeline accuracy.
- * Repeated words or phrases.
- * Missing or extra words.
Fiction and Non-Fiction Expertise
Fiction Focus:
- * Dialogue punctuation and formatting.
- * Chapter consistency and flow.
- * Character and setting continuity.
- * Genre-specific conventions.
Non-Fiction Specialties:
- * Citation and reference formatting.
- * Heading and subheading consistency.
- * Technical term accuracy.
- * Index and appendix formatting.
The Editorial Process
Most manuscripts move through four stages before publication:
- Developmental editing,
- Copyediting,
- Formatting, and
- Proofreading.
Proofreading is the final step in that process.
This Service is Perfect For
This service is ideal for authors who:
- * Have completed all revisions and editing
- * Have already undertaken copyediting and professional formatting
- * Are preparing a manuscript for publication or printing
- * Want a final quality check before release
This service may not be suitable if:
- * Your manuscript has not yet been copyedited
- * You are still making significant revisions
- * You are seeking sentence-level editing or rewriting
- * Your manuscript requires structural feedback
Investment and Timelines
Because proofreading requires careful attention to detail, I accept a limited number of projects each month to ensure each manuscript receives the time it deserves.
Investment typically ranges from $850 to $1,700 (AUD), depending on word count.
Proofreads are usually completed within 2 to 3 weeks.
Why Fresh Eyes Matter
Even after professional copyediting, new errors can creep in during revisions.
A final proofread by someone who hasn’t been deep in your manuscript provides the objective perspective needed to catch those last remaining issues.
How a Proofread Can Help Your Writing
- Catching Typos: Proofreading provides a final review to identify and correct typos or small errors that may have been missed during earlier stages of editing.
- Ensuring Punctuation Accuracy: Proofreading ensures all punctuation, such as quotation marks, commas, and apostrophes, are used correctly and consistently throughout the manuscript.
- Fixing Formatting Errors: Proofreading checks for issues like uneven spacing, misaligned paragraphs, or inconsistent font usage, ensuring your manuscript looks professional and polished.
- Correcting Spelling Mistakes: Proofreading ensures every word is spelled correctly, whether it’s standard vocabulary or unique, genre-specific terminology. This also includes checking for consistent spellings with different regions such as US and UK English.
- Maintaining Consistency: From chapter headings to character names, proofreading ensures consistency in all elements of your manuscript, reducing distractions for readers.
- Preparing for Submission or Publication: Proofreading ensures your work is as error-free as possible (no one is ever perfect) and publication-ready, giving you confidence when submitting to clients, publishers, or self-publishing platforms.