Authors

Professional proofreading and editing,

with an emphasis on objectivity.

You have finished writing your manuscript, and you’re ready to take the next step.

You have written a novel, short story or article. All your dedication and hard work are about to be realised. However, before you consider publishing it, you want to make sure the text will meet your readers’ approval. As the creator of this piece of writing, you’ve developed a close, personal attachment to your manuscript. After all, it has been an important part of your life for a long time.

Elsie provides an objective eye, scanning your text to check whether it meets the criteria of clarity, conciseness, correctness, consistency, and comprehensibility. In addition, Elsie looks at the overall structure and makes suggestions where she sees a need for improvement.

Elsie recognises the effort and emotion you have put into your writing, and takes this into account when reviewing your manuscript. She adopts a sensitive approach to your work, appreciating the need to maintain your voice and intent in the revised copy.

Elsie has a flexible approach to pricing, preferring to assess your writing, then, adapting her rates to fit each project according to its requirements.

Upon receipt of a sample text, Elsie will send you a detailed estimate or quote for the services needed to meet her standard of high quality.