How can I help?
I offer gentle and skilled editorial support to enhance your communication with readers. My intention is to help you meet your readers’ needs in your own voice.
CLIENT SERVICES
What I do
Proofreading
I offer on-screen proofreading using Word, PDF and PowerPoint, and have trained in and worked on hard copy using BSI mark-up symbols, though none of my current clients have used this method since 2020. I particularly enjoy proofreading for publishers, though I am happy to proofread for other clients too.
EDITING
I edit non-fiction texts using Word’s track changes, comments and styles. I also edit in PowerPoint. In recent years I have developed a strong interest in copyediting for publishers and am happy to use copyediting tags/codes or Word styles as required.
OTHER SERVICES
I do other types of work at the request of clients, including writing. I do not offer a complete publishing/book production service for self-publishing authors, preferring to focus on the language aspects of editing and proofreading when manuscripts are close to completion.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What people say
Gráinne is a fantastic proofreader with a forensic eye for detail. As
important, she takes a real interest in what she is reading and has a
genuine desire to help make authors’ work better. Her suggestions are
clear, constructive and helpful. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Bruce Robertson
Headteacher and author
Gráinne was an absolute joy to work with. She guided me seamlessly through the process of editing my first book, acting constantly as a reassuring critical friend and providing brilliant timely feedback, suggestions and ideas about how we could work collaboratively to improve the book. Not only that, but her care and attention to the specific content and topic of the book made sure that it is the very best version of itself it could be. I would love to work with Gráinne again on future projects, knowing that my work was in the very safest pair of hands.
Amy Staniforth
Teacher and author
Getting Gráinne to proofread my work was a godsend. The whole process was very easy and Gráinne was lovely to deal with. She is friendly, professional and efficient and I would highly recommend her services.
Maria Mc Mahon
EdD student, University of Lincoln
Anyone who writes and/or publishes will benefit from the work of a good editor or proofreader.
I use my attention to detail, thoroughness, language skills and in-depth knowledge of the editing and proofreading processes to help my clients make the most of what they are writing or to assist publishers in doing so on behalf of their authors.
I nurture a collaborative relationship with clients, offering a supportive and constructive service to bring out the best in their work and to retain their authentic, human voice.