Services

I specialize in plain language writing, copy editing and proofreading of:

• website and social media content
• newsletters and promotional materials
• proposals and contracts
• educational materials
• business correspondence
• forms.

I will make sure that your content is clear, concise and correct.

Additionally, with over 20 years of experience in the graphic design/layout field and in print production, I have the expertise to proof digital and printed mock-ups.

Description of Services Offered:

Plain Language Writing

Plain language writing meets your reader’s needs, taking into account their background, knowledge and past experiences. If I am asked to write in plain language, I will get to know what your reader’s needs are through research and interviews, then write (or adapt previously written information) in a language, style and format that ensures your reader can:

• find what they need
• understand what they find
• act on that information.

Copy Editing

This is what I typically cover when I am copy editing:

• editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation and other mechanics of style
• checking for consistency of mechanics and internal consistency of facts
• marking head levels and approximate placement of art.

Other copy editing tasks that can be requested are:

• adapting language to Canadian usage
• writing or editing captions and/or credit lines
• writing running heads
• noting verbose or confusing passages and structural problems
• checking all headings, graphs and charts against the table of contents
• verifying consistency of typographical style in headings and in graphic material.

Proofreading

This is what I typically cover when I’m proofreading:

• reading proofs of edited work
• identifying typographical errors, and/or bad word, line, or sentence breaks.

Other proofreading tasks that can be requested are:

• checking for editorial inconsistencies or problems
• reviewing design specifications, such as page layouts and typefaces.