copyediting and proofreading
Words are tricky things. If you spend too long looking at them they can morph and change, seeming like everything you want them to be despite what may actually be on the page.
The Melbourne Freelancer provides a fresh pair of eyes so you can be sure that what’s on the page is precisely what you want to say – clean, clear, and correct.
Whether it’s an essay, thesis, a novel, a memoir, or an article, I can help you polish your words before you release them to the world: I’m your eagle-eyed word nerd, grammar groupie, and punctuation pundit.
Oh, and I love puns and word play!
A life-long reader, I majored in English Literature (and Psychology) at university. This means I have a formal understanding of the rules of grammar and punctuation as well as a natural feel for what works well — so I know when to break the rules too.
As I make my way through your work I’ll be on the lookout for:
- spelling;
- punctuation;
- grammar;
- word choice, for clarity of message;
- consistency, in style, tone, and action;
- formatting, where necessary.
how does it work?
Use the contact form below to drop me a line. Once we’ve talked about your project and what you need, you send me a copy of your manuscript. I prefer Word or PDF but I’ll work with whatever suits you.
I work through the document, marking it up as I go. I’ll also provide feedback and comments if anything strikes me as I’m reading.
Once I’m done, I’ll return it to you. Have a look through and let me know if you need clarification on any points. Then you’re done!
cost
My fee is 2 cents per word plus GST, with a minimum fee of $20 +GST (AUD). If you have a series of shorter works, such as blog posts, we’ll do things slightly differently — contact me and we can chat.
Note that this fee is for one round of edits only. If you need multiple rounds I can tailor a solution for you.
Should you want a printed, marked up copy of your manuscript I’m happy to oblige (I love pen and paper) but this will incur additional fees to cover printing costs and postage where required.
kind words
Tahlia’s editing, feedback and insights are awesome. I truly appreciate how thoroughly and efficiently she edited my ebook. And I loved being able to read her comments too. She explained her edits so well I have literally no questions or things I need clarification on.
I’m so much more confident about putting my ebook out there now that I know it’s been polished so efficiently. Thank you so much Tahlia, you are a true pro!
She worked very quickly and thoroughly, catching errors and making helpful suggestions. I would absolutely recommend her for anyone looking to bring their writing to the next level!
Expectations were met above and beyond by returning within the time guidelines set up and coming up with clear proofreading services, as well as comments on the message in the book.
She is able to communicate in a way that is both professional and responsive, but what really distinguishes Tahlia is her ability to understand the writer’s goals and style; she approaches the work in such a generous and intelligent way that it seems improved by her perception. I wholeheartedly recommend Tahlia for all proofreading needs.
let’s polish this gem!
