What I check for: basic Proof

  • Spelling (incl. British vs. US spelling consistency, table headings and content)

  • Grammar (incl. punctuation, tenses, oxford comma consistency)

  • Accurate and contextually appropriate word choices

  • Correct acronym use

basic Proof

  • Standard turnaround of 5 working days for works up to 10,000 words.

    For works >10,000 words, please contact for availability.

  • £0.011/word up to 10,000 words

    E.g. £0.011 x 6000 words = £66.00

    For articles >10,000 words, please inquire about pricing.

What I check for: Proof +

All Basic Proof checks, plus:

  • In-text and bibliography referencing practices in line with journal specific requirements

  • Formatting to journal specifications

    • Font style and size

    • Text alignment

    • Heading style and numbering

    • Quotation conventions

    • Table and graph labelling

Proof + formatting & References

  • Standard turnaround of 5 working days for works up to 10,000 words.

    For works >10,000 words, please contact for availability.

  • £0.015/word up to 10,000 words

    E.g. £0.015 x 6000 words = £90.00

    For articles >10,000 words, please inquire about pricing.

how it works

  1. Get in touch to confirm price and availability.

  2. Send through your work (Microsoft Word format) along with the completed ‘Additional Information’ document and any publisher specific formatting and referencing requirements.

  3. Your work will proofread via Microsoft Word Track Changes and will be returned to you by the agreed upon date.