Editing and proofreading

Excellent editing and perfect proofreading to polish your words

Why editing and proofreading are so important

Have you ever published an important document, only to realise it had spelling errors, missing words, or incorrect information?

It’s not just embarrassing and costly, it can make your business look unprofessional.

Lucky for you, I have a sharp eye for catching those errors before they slip through the cracks. With over 20 years of experience, I can spot a spelling mistake from a mile away. I’m relentless with my red pen, polishing your content until it shines.

This attention to detail ensures your work is error-free and professional, giving you peace of mind that your content represents your business at its best.

What is editing?

Editing is a comprehensive process that improves the overall quality of your writing. I focus on:

  • Enhancing clarity and coherence
  • Improving sentence structure and flow
  • Refining word choice and tone
  • Ensuring logical organisation of ideas
  • Addressing issues with style and formatting

Editing goes beyond surface-level corrections to elevate the substance and effectiveness of your text.

What is proofreading?

Proofreading is the final step in the writing process, focusing on catching and correcting errors. I check for:

  • Spelling mistakes
  • Grammar and punctuation errors
  • Typos and inconsistencies
  • Formatting issues
  • Proper use of language conventions

Proofreading ensures your document is polished and error-free, ready for submission or publication.

How I can help you

I edit and proofread:

Proposals and reports

Project proposals, business reports, research papers

Marketing and sales materials

Brochures, flyers, sales letters, email campaigns, product descriptions, advertisements

Internal documents

Employee handbooks, training manuals, internal memos, company newsletters, meeting minutes

Legal and compliance documents

Contracts, agreements, Terms and Conditions, privacy policies, compliance reports

Web content

Website copy, blog posts, social media posts, press releases, case studies

And anything else you need.

LET'S GET STARTED

Why choose me

I offer expert editing and proofreading services to help you refine your message.

I provide:

  • Quick turnaround times to meet your deadlines
  • Affordable rates with no hidden fees
  • Personalised feedback and suggestions to improve your writing

How it works

SEND YOUR DOCUMENT

Provide your copy for review

DEFINE SCOPE AND NEEDS

Let me know if you need proofreading or editing

CONFIRM PRICING AND TIMELINE

We agree on the project fee and deadline upfront

FIRST INVOICE

Before work begins, 50% of the project fee is required upfront. For projects under $1000, full payment is required. I’ll send an invoice, and your job is booked once payment is received.

REFINE YOUR DOCUMENTS

I’ll edit or proofread your documents with Track Changes in Word

FINAL INVOICE

The final 50% of the invoice is paid within 7 days

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Testimonials

Susan makes sure that my writing is free of errors before it goes out to clients. From blog posts to web copy, she’s accurate, efficient and ensures a fast turnaround time which makes it easy to use her services. I’d highly recommend Susan if you need to be sure that you’re sending out letter perfect work.

Sandy Taylor

SEO Copywriter, Sandy Taylor Digital Marketing

I recently asked Susan to proofread some website copy I’d looked at too many times to confidently proofread myself. And thank goodness – because she caught a few things that I’d overlooked – NOT a good look for a copywriter! Susan worked quickly but thoroughly on a super-fast turnaround and I was super grateful knowing I could send my client her copy without fear of typos.

Thanks so much Susan!

Lisa Cropman

Copywriter, The Word Nest

I engaged Susan to proofread and edit a number of articles for me. She was quick to action them and picked up even the smallest of errors. She also performed her own research to ensure that places named in the articles were referred to by their proper names, and ensured that all spelling of these were correct.

Knowing her expert eyes were looking at my copy meant I was confident my work was error-free, and enabled me to plough through lots of work and still meet my deadlines. Susan was friendly and easy to work with, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a proofreader or editor.

Nerissa Bentley

Copywriter, Melbourne Health Writer

A big thank you to Susan Smyth for proofing a big website job.

Such a peace of mind knowing that it’s gone to the client and all my extra commas and apostrophes in the wrong place have been dealt with.

Estelle Fallon

Copywriter, Words That Fit

Need an editor or proofreader?

Let’s take your writing to the next level

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