Why You Need Jan K., The Proofer - A copyeditor/proofreader looks for any error, grammatical or otherwise, that dulls the impact of your text.

Why You Need a Copyeditor/Proofreader

Jan K., The Proofer
Copyediting --- Proofreading
Editing --- Writing

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Why You Need a Copyeditor/Proofreader
You are satisfied that your text is well written and error free. You might be right, but what if you're not?

A good copyeditor and/or proofreader provides an invaluable service. A copyeditor/proofreader doesn't just disentangle dangling participles. A copyeditor/proofreader doesn't just correct misspelled words. A copyeditor/proofreader looks for any error, grammatical or otherwise, that dulls the impact of your text.

As a copyeditor I will offer rewrites that will help to clarify the intent or the purpose of your text. As a copyeditor I will also ascertain that your text follows the guidelines and format requirements of the publication for which you are writing.

As a proofreader I will read your entire work and correct the grammatical errors. As a proofreader, I will also verify that there are no inconsistencies in your text, and if your text includes numerical or technical data in table format, I will reverify each column and row of data against your original documents. I can provide copyediting, proofreading, or a combination of both services. I will tailor the level of my services to meet your exact needs. You always pay for only what you need and only for the actual hours that I work.

Before you decide to simply rely on your computer's spellchecker rather than having someone proofread your text, please read Good Reasons Why You Can't Rely On Your Spellchecker!

Thank you for visiting my web page! I look forward to working with you .

Jan K., The Proofer says:

"As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man, I have chalked up many a mile,
Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks,
and I've learned much from both of their styles…"
by Jimmy Buffett

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If you have any other questions about what a copyeditor/proofreader can do for you, please email me.

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