From books to blogs and everything in between, with over nine million words checked you’re in safe hands with me!
“Thorough, diligent and with a keen eye… Gary works with us every step and often goes beyond what has been asked of him.”
– Caffeine Nights Publishing
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First things first – which service do you need?
Proofreading
Proofreading is a detailed check of a document for any errors before it goes on to the next stage in its journey. But when I proofread a document I’m not just looking for misplaced apostrophes or typos – I’m checking that the entire document ‘makes sense’. That means looking for incorrect word usage, checking the grammar and punctuation, making sure formatting is consistent, checking references, and many other things besides. Proofreading costs just £13 per 2500 words (with a 17% discount for students/charities) and there’s no minimum charge.
Copyediting
In addition to ‘sense checking’ the document as above, when I copyedit a document I’m looking to see how the text could be improved. It’s not about making wholesale changes to your work, but rather looking to remove things like unnecessary repetition or inconsistency, or looking for ways to help the text ‘flow’ better by suggesting changes to the structure. It’s a collaborative process in which I make suggestions for you to review. Copyediting costs £16 per 2500 words (with a 17% discount for students/charities) and there’s no minimum charge.
Not sure which you need?
If you’re not sure which service you need, the handy infographic you can find here breaks down exactly what’s included in each service. You can also call or e-mail me to discuss your requirements in more detail and to get a quote for the work – all prices are fixed upfront so you know exactly what the work will cost.
If you want to read some testimonials from happy clients, you can find them here.
A bit about me
I’m professionally trained and have a degree in English from the Open University. I’ve been fascinated with language for as long as I can remember and I have a keen eye for detail. I’m well-read in a variety of genres with a particular love for sci-fi, fantasy and horror.
I’ve worked on thrillers, horrors, modern fiction, memoirs, crime, romance and business books. I’ve worked with students from A level up to PhD, and with businesses on all different types of material. In 2021 (my first year freelancing) I proofed and edited over 1.6 million words, and now in 2024 that number has increased to over 9 million – the equivalent of checking the gigantic War and Peace 13 times over!
Some of the books I’ve worked on
You can find more information about these books (and others) in the gallery.
Thank you for working on it… It’s hard sometimes for a writer to know the people who work behind the scenes to bring a book to life… so big thanks from me, Gary!
Ami Rao, author of ‘Almost’
Ready to get in touch?
If you’re ready to discuss your requirements then please get in touch via one of the methods below. I look forward to hearing from you!
Gary Jukes Proofreading & Copyediting
e: gary [@] garyjukesproofreading.com
m: 07906 823015
Gary Jukes Proofreading & Copyediting 