Editing and Proofreading

English

Many people use the terms editing and proofreading interchangeably, but they are two different things that happen at different stages of the writing and publication process.

Editing

Editing happens first and tends to be a much more involved process than proofreading.
An editor takes a look at the big picture, helping you say what you’ve got to say in the most appropriate way for your target audience.
As well as correcting errors, inconsistencies and formatting, the editor makes changes to enhance the clarity and flow of the words, sentences and paragraphs.
A good editor makes sure that nothing important is missing, nothing superfluous remains, and always respects the author’s voice.

Proofreading

Dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s. Proofreading is the final check of the text before it goes for publication.
No major changes to content and structure are made at this stage.
It’s the last opportunity to pick up minor typos and inconsistencies that may have escaped the editor.
Here at anagram translation & editing, I can guarantee you a bespoke, quality service that delivers accuracy, clarity and impact.


Editing and proofreading for business

I help businesses like yours perfect their English copy. I offer a few different services that come under the editing and proofreading umbrella. All my services are tailored to each individual client, and I’ll always clarify exactly which is appropriate for you before we start working together.

You might need:

Here are some examples of the kinds of documents I can help you with:

Internal documents
External documents
Marketing materials

You can provide source documents in different formats:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, InDesign, etc.

My expertise spans a wide range of sectors,
but these are some of the areas I often work in:

Finance and economy
Finance and economy
Consulting
Consulting
Food and drink
Food and drink
Education
Education
Energy and environment
Energy and environment
International development
International development
Market research
Market research
Travel and tourism
Travel and tourism

Testimonials

Corporate Strategy Team
Cepsa S.A.

Allison was a fundamental support to the Energy Outlook report. She went above and beyond simple text corrections, improved the document storytelling, making it more readable and understandable. Her ability to put herself in the reader’s shoes provided us with valuable feedback. But Allison’s remarkable commitment to the project is perhaps what we valued the most from a client’s point of view. Always available, very well organized, taking care of all the details, and when the moment required, Allison was ready to make the final push. We would definitely recommend Allison to any business looking for someone to boost the quality of their written outputs.

Head of Strategy and Business Development
Cepsa S.A.

I wanted to thank you for the outstanding work you did on our report. I truly appreciate your great effort, perseverance and flexibility to adapt. You did a great job polishing our “spanished” English style! It is a pleasure to be able to work with a professional like you.

Do you have a business editing or proofreading project you’d like to discuss?
Or is there anything you’re not sure about?

I’m here to help.

Editing and proofreading for academia

Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
 Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences

No matter how much blood, sweat and tears you’ve put into your research or how significant it is, its impact can always be enhanced by improving its style and flow.

Thorough and precise, I pay attention to the small details that make a big difference.

As an academic researcher, I have different services that I can offer you depending on your needs. I’ll always clarify exactly which service is right for you before we get started.

Testimonials

Dr James Ward
Lecturer in English Literature
Ulster University

Allison provided a fast, efficient and highly professional service on a book manuscript for an academic publisher. Communication, awareness of the requirements of the project, facility with language and technicalities of layout, referencing, were outstanding. Allison was indispensable to this project. I would strongly recommend anyone working with academic publishers to make use of her services. 

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Prof. dr. Louise Meijering
Professor in Health Geography
University of Groningen

Samuel Briones MSc.
PhD Candidate in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Utrecht University

We were looking for a constructive critical perspective on our written English, to help improve the quality of our work. And we found that with Allison. We appreciated her availability during and after the editing to discuss issues that were unclear and to propose alternatives. For her professionalism and attention to detail, we are happy to recommend her services.

Do you have an academic editing or proofreading project you’d like to discuss?
Or is there anything you’re not sure about?

I’m here to help.