Language Editing (Copy Editing)
Simply put, this is editing the text for grammar, punctuation, spelling and word usage, according to certain 'rules' for written English. It includes checking for consistent hyphenation, abbreviations, numbers, measurements, capitalisation and italicisation of terms, and the formatting of lists, headings and other elements.
We often need to follow a style guide (this is guidance provided by an authority such as the APA, a language authority, a publisher or even your institution/department).
Proofreading
Proofreading is different to editing, though many people use the terms interchangeably.
Once a text has already been edited and laid out (typeset) on a page, proofreading is the process of catching errors that may have made it through the editing process, as well as issues that would not have been apparent in the draft manuscript (e.g. bad breaks and spacing) or were not transferred or captured correctly by the designer/typesetter (e.g. headings in the wrong style).
Reference cross-checking
Do all the works you've cited in the main body of the paper appear in the reference list?
Have all the sources included in your reference list been cited in the paper?
I can cross-check these and flag missing references and citations for your review, so that there is strict one-to-one correspondence between your reference list and works cited in the text.
Reference list format checking
I will check your reference list to ensure that each entry conforms to the style guidelines (e.g. APA or Harvard system).
See an example here.
Are the elements listed in the correct order and punctuated correctly (brackets, full stops, italics, colons, spaces)? Don't know how to reference a podcast? newspaper article? chapter in an edited book, reprinted in translation? Let me help you!
Preparation of figures/artwork
A picture says a thousand words. I can produce clear, high-quality images (diagrams, charts, etc.) to add a professional touch to your paper. This includes redrawing low-resolution images so that they are suitable for high-res printing/publishing.
Document formatting (MS Word)
I can assist you with consistent formatting, headings, tables, figures, table of contents, lists of tables and figures, page numbering, paragraph styles, cross-referencing that can't be 'broken' and any other layout considerations.
If you are starting from scratch and would like an MS Word template with built-in styles, I can supply this to your specifications, so that you can start your project with consistent formatting from the get-go.
Professional layout and design for publication
Bringing together text and graphical elements to create pleasing layouts for publication, for instance: posters, pamphlets, event programmes, brochures, reports, social media posts, case studies and many more!
Online forms and other tools
Google forms, event booking systems, etc. You name it, I can probably find a solution for you! Please tell me your needs and let me work on a solution.
Coaching & consulting
Writing tips, online forms, working with tracked changes, various software packages, etc. Tell me your needs and I'll work out a custom training plan for you.
Face-to-face or online, individual or group sessions.
Transcription from audio
Creating accurate transcripts from audio recordings such as interviews, speeches and meetings.
Music typesetting (engraving)
I will produce professional sheet music scores and parts from your handwritten arrangements or faded copies. (Please remember to check copyright!)