Editing and proofreading services


Picture books -  Children’s books - Fiction and non-fiction books - articles and short stories  
Online content - Advertising and marketing material: brochures, flyers, programmes etc
"Jane is not only one of our talented and respected authors, she is a versatile and professional editor who is delightful to work with.  Jane's editing and writing is insightful, thorough and  she has an excellent grasp of the English language. I would highly recommend her for writing and editing projects, and especially for people who want to shape and polish their work and take it to the next level."
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 Diane Evans, Publishing Manager, Big Sky Publishing
"Jane has a keen eye for detail and I was astonished at the subtle inconsistencies and ambiguities she identified within my manuscript - a novel I have worked on for five years and thought I knew back-to-front. Jane is a kind, honest and helpful editor, providing clever solutions and succinct explanations for her suggested revisions. Jane's skilled hand transformed my story into a better book and me into a better writer. "  
Tara East, BA, GCEP, MProfPrac(CreativeWriting), Author of Every Time He Dies.

My charges

​The cost of your job will depend on the word count, the complexity of the content and the level of editing or proofreading required.
Below are some indications of approximate charges for editing. Please note that these charges are guidelines only. Please contact me for a quote.
  • Picture book text up to 1500 words: $100
  • Non-fiction or fiction, up to 10 000 words: $350
  • Non-fiction or fiction, 10 000 to 30 000 words: $500
  • Non-fiction or fiction, 30 000 to 80 000 words: $800
Please contact me for a quote, stating:
  • the service you require
  • the nature of your writing
  • the word length
You will need to provide a sample of your project.

My skills and experience

  • completed ‘Proofreading Progress’ (advanced course in proofreading) with the SfEP (UK’s Society for Editors and Proofreaders) in 2018
  • currently studying a Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing at USQ
  • proficient in the use of BSI (British Standards Institution) symbols on-screen and in hard copy, Adobe PDF commenting tools and Microsoft Word for editing and proofreading purposes
  • experience in editing fiction, non-fiction and picture books 
  • author of critically-acclaimed books for children and adults, with 10 years’ experience in the writing and publishing industry
  • qualified librarian with 18 years’ experience in school, public and hospital libraries (that’s a lot of books read!)
  • experienced reviewer of children’s books, having contributed reviews to Magpies magazine since 2013.