ABOUT ME
I’ve always been able to glance over a block of text and spot all the typos or inconsistencies immediately and I get a special kind of satisfaction making other people’s work even better.
My career began in Marketing for newspaper and then television. My roles often required me to proofread print advertisements and scripts for TV promotional ads. I’ve now been working many years as a freelance proofreader and copy editor. I edit a variety of materials, including blogs and social media posts; company brochures, website content and marketing presentations; and formal policy and corporate standards documents.
Let’s connect and see how we can partner to make your writing the best that it can be.
What people are saying
“Emily’s diligence and keen eye has caught countless errors that would have otherwise gone public. She has helped to create consistency across content written by different authors and edited copy to ensure consistency of tone and voice. I can’t recommend Emily enough.”
“In addition to expertly correcting spelling and grammar, Emily often offers suggestions on how to strengthen the language she is reviewing. Her work makes your work better. Lastly, it’s hard not to comment on Emily’s responsiveness and reliability. All in, if you are looking for a proofreader that has masterful command over spelling, grammar, and language, Emily won’t disappoint. If I need something proofed, she is my first call.”
“Emily was wonderful to work with. I was under a tight timeline and needed a quick turnaround on a complex project. She was efficient and thorough and was great at communicating along the way. I’ve used online writing assistance programs in the past, but Emily’s ability to provide guidance and insight is so valued and that isn’t possible from the online tools. I must say her attention to detail, wordsmithing and efficiency was second to none. I highly recommend her services - money well spent!”
“We highly recommend Emily’s work - she is skilled, professional, thorough and was able to accommodate us on a very condensed timeline. Her proofing on this recent print project identified errors and inconsistencies that had been missed and ensured a perfect end product. We will look forward to working with her again!”
SERVICES
I offer proofreading and copy editing services.
What’s the difference, you ask?
Proofreading is the final step before publication and ensures nothing was missed in the copy editing phase. This service is a final once-over to eliminate last-minute errors. I will go through your document with a fine-tooth comb, looking for spelling mistakes, missing or incorrect punctuation, and style and format inconsistencies.
Copy editing involves a detailed read of your work to address the mechanical aspects: grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage and format. I check for consistency and continuity within the text or within tables and graphs, if applicable, and identify any structural or organizational problems. I also correct incorrect or awkward and confusing sentence structure.
Please contact me to discuss your project and what rates would apply.
EDUCATION
University of BC - BA, Honours
Simon Fraser University - Proofreading/Edit 225, Copy Editing/Edit 210, Grammar/Edit 250, Stylistic Editing/Edit 320
Punctuation, Period! (Editors BC)
Copy Editing Live (Editors BC)
Real World Grammar Part 1 & 2 (Editors BC)
