I offer professional and meticulous proofreading and copyediting services for various content, including but not limited to:
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ABOUT
Websites
Social media
Blogs
Marketing materials
Books
Business documents
Annual reviews
Manuscripts
Proposals
Tenders
Assignments
Essays
My experience in proofreading is somewhat atypical.
I took the scenic route to become a freelance proofreader.
Here are just a few of my stops along the way:
I was an executive assistant for many years, and proofreading and copyediting were integral to my roles within the various organisations I have worked for.
I completed a BA in Health Sciences and Social Services—specialising in counselling psychology.
I completed a graduate diploma in marketing, a diploma in proofreading, and a creative writing course.
I’m a grammar nerd and I love everything about the English language.
Proofreading is as much a hobby for me as it is a vocation.
If you want your content to make a positive first impression on your chosen audience –
I delight in providing “any-time” service. Depending on my workload, I will gladly assist you with last-minute or after-hour requests. For a free quote, send me your requirements (e.g.: word count, service required, type of document, and deadline).
SERVICES
01
Copyediting
I review your document and suggest changes to improve accuracy, flow, and readability while ensuring correct word usage is applied and your content is free of errors, omissions, inconsistencies, and repetition.
You will receive a quality final version where your personal style is retained.
You will receive a quality final version where your personal style is retained.
02
Proofreading
I carefully scrutinise your document, ensuring your content does not contain grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
03
Formatting
I closely inspect your document and offer suggestions to improve inconsistencies in style.
Any Time Proofreading services include, but are not limited to, the following, ensuring your work is of the highest standard:
Check language and grammar
Correct spelling (client to advise preference for American or British English)
Ensure consistent use of terminology, headings, capitalisation, italics, hyphenation, acronyms, abbreviations, punctuation, and numbers (client to advise on use of Oxford comma)
Ensure correct use of apostrophes
Ensure consistency of font size and type
Eliminate redundancies and possible ambiguities
Edit tables, figures, and lists
Ensure correct word usage (comments will be provided)
Provide commentary on complex or incomplete sentences
Ensure correct use of in-text referencing style
Ensure correct use of referencing style (formatting of the reference list is not included; however, I will edit your reference list if it is already formatted and will provide commentary where required)
Provide commentary on inaccurate facts or bibliographical information that is discovered while doing research.
NOTE: My service does not include checking for accuracy of specific facts or bibliographical information.
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Cups of Coffee
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Unfinished Doodles
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English Linguistic Books
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Words Proofread (and counting)
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Delilah Sao Joao
Proofreader and Copyeditor
My experience in proofreading is somewhat atypical. I took the scenic route to become a freelance proofreader. Here are just a few of my stops along the way:
I was an executive assistant for many years, and proofreading and copyediting were integral to my roles within the various organisations I have worked for.
I completed a BA in Health Sciences and Social Services—specialising in counselling psychology.
I completed a graduate diploma in marketing, a diploma in proofreading, and a creative writing course.
I’m a grammar nerd and I love everything about the English language.
Proofreading is as much a hobby for me as it is a vocation.
RATES
My rates are based on the type of service required, the number of words in the original document, the deadline, and the nature and complexity of the written material.
Collaborations
No one is an island; therefore, I enjoy collaborating with a group of complementary professionals, such as editors, advertising and marketing agencies, website developers, artists, and many more. If you have a project that requires services in addition to proofreading, copyediting, or formatting, please advise, and I will gladly connect you with my fellow network of creatives.
PRAISE
Terms and Conditions
Unless requested otherwise, I will proofread your document using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes functionality, so you can see the changes I suggest.
When I have finished proofreading, copyediting, or formatting your document, you are responsible for ensuring all track changes and comments are handled. I strongly recommend a thorough examination of your document is made before the final version is printed.
Any Time Proofreading services do not include critical reading from an academic perspective. All elements of this nature are to be clarified with your supervisor before the document is submitted to Any Time Proofreading.
Any Time Proofreading will not write or rewrite any part of your thesis or document on your behalf. The academic content is solely your responsibility.
Any Time Proofreading does not accept responsibility for failure of any examination using academic material they have proofread or copyedited.
The comments and changes made by Any Time Proofreading are suggestions only and it is your decision to accept or reject these suggestions.
Any Time Proofreading accepts no responsibility for plagiarism in your writing.
Your written acceptance of the quote serves to form a binding agreement and these terms and conditions will apply.
A 50% deposit is required before work is commenced, and the remaining 50% is due and payable within ten days of delivery.