I run my own business as a proofreader based in Moseley, Birmingham. Having worked for most of my life as a performing classical musician, I started proofreading music for a major publisher in London some 20 years ago and more recently I have branched out into proofreading text.

The types of text I have worked on include novels, academic work, PhD theses, memoirs and websites. In addition to these I offer proofreading and editing services for businesses, magazines, newspapers and students.

Although my specialist subject is music, I have a great interest in fiction, history, spirituality, psychology, philosophy, theatre, film, television, travel and cookery.

Training

The Publishing Training Centre
       Essential Proofreading (distinction)
       Essential Grammar

Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading

Copyediting 1: Introduction

Copyediting 2: Headway (merit)

Copyediting 3: Progress (distinction)

Word for Practical Editing

Proofreading Theses and Dissertations

Proofreading mentor: Gale Winskill (2022)