Professional Proofreader and Editor
Hi, I’m Emma, and I’m a freelance proofreader and copyeditor, using my keen eye for detail to make a positive impact in people’s lives. CVs and cover letters are my speciality, but I am very flexible and will gladly sink my teeth into a wide range of texts, including blog posts and articles, websites, and works of fiction. I channel my lifelong perfectionism and love for language, as well as my professional training, into helping others with their work. I am an entry-level member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and engage in continuous professional development.
Why hire a proofreader?
If you use social media at all, you will have come across a post containing a spelling or grammatical error. Often the comment section will be filled with helpful corrections and snarky remarks, and too frequently the point of the post will have been missed. Or perhaps you are the one who notices these small details, and you pick up on them everywhere in the real and digital world. Whether or not your text has a comment section for the grammar police to occupy, these errors are distracting and the last thing you want is for your readers to notice them. However, not everyone can or wants to reread their text and scan it word by word. Perhaps you are busy, struggle to concentrate, do not have a grasp on the technicalities of spelling and grammar, or simply need a fresh pair of eyes. Don't worry, that is exactly what a proofreader is for!
arnoldkstudio, France
Fiverr
Emma really elevated the text I was working on, provided great suggestions and was very responsive and professional during our collaboration. She is my go-to contact for any text-editing or proofreading tasks.
samsu007, United States
Fiverr
I am extremely satisfied with the service and results. Emma is highly professional and thorough. She not only corrected grammatical errors but also offered valuable insights into optimizing the content and structure. Above all that, the attention to detail was very impressive. I highly recommend this service to anyone looking to elevate the quality of their resume! Great work and thanks again!
joexxu, China
Fiverr
Second time working with her! Emma proofread my personal statement and gave me lots of helpful advice. She is so kind and encouraging! I was nervous and anxious but she gave me a lot of comfort and made me feel much better. I'm grateful for this.
Why choose Emma's Word Lab?
- Personalised advice
- As a proficient proofreader, I will correct any errors or inconsistencies in grammar, but as a copyeditor I can also look at your text in context, ensuring it is fit for purpose, rephrasing bits and pieces where needed (while preserving your voice), making suggestions on its style, structure, and format, and providing insightful guidance. I am highly experienced when it comes to CVs and cover letters in particular, and I can offer personalised and knowledgeable guidance on how to make your application as clear, confident, and compelling as possible.
- Excellent service with an eye for the details
- A client once told me that my ‘attention to detail is seriously impressive’ and I replied that it is ‘sometimes helpful, sometimes an absolute curse’. I promise that you will only ever experience the benefit of my attention to detail – well, your text certainly will!
- Affordable pricing
- My primary goal is not to maximise my financial gain, but to make a meaningful impact. As a result, I set affordable prices that align with my skills and experience, fund the maintenance of my services (through professional and certified training), and pay for the upkeep of my website. I also offer an accessibility scheme where I complete work free of charge for those who need it most but cannot afford my usual prices.
- Compassionate approach
- Warm, open communication is extremely important to me. I want you to feel heard, understood, and supported throughout the whole process.
- Continuous professional development
- I continuously engage in professional training with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). My training to date has covered a broad range of editorial skills, including proficiency in BSI symbols, PDF markup, editorial querying, and typesetter coding. I am also trained in managing references, illustrations, and quotations, navigating editorial conventions in British vs American English, and applying house style guidelines with consistency.