Independent concept / Proofreading
The Reading Room
A punctuation pass for a fictional reading-space introduction.
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Keep your voice.
Clear the way.
Proofreading and copy editing for thoughtful text. A considered pass through the words, punctuation and small inconsistencies that interrupt a reader.
Discuss your text
WORDS, WITH ATTENTIONPROOFREADING / COPY EDITING / EDITORIAL REVIEW
Small edits.
Visible decisions.
Three original exercises show the reason behind a change.
Fictional briefs; no client work is claimed.
Independent concept / Copy editing
Common Ground
A short copy-editing exercise for a fictional community growing guide.
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First Light
A rhythm and punctuation study for a fictional creative exercise.
Read the editorial notes ↗A brief before
a red pen.
Start with the kind of text, its audience and the level of editing you need. Scope and availability are discussed before an assignment is accepted.
- Share a short, non-confidential outline.
- Define the text length, style and review stage.
- Agree the marked file, comments and handover.
An edit should help a sentence carry its meaning — without writing its author out of the page.