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. 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 and engage in continuous professional development.

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.