"Our organisation had worked with Clearlingo on another project, so we returned to them for another piece of work. Marja was efficient and professional. My queries were responded to promptly and even my tight timeframe was not too much of an ask for Clearlingo to achieve. Would recommend and definitely will use again for other projects."
Kalliana Kong, Communications Advisor, QEII National Trust
Kalliana Kong, Communications Advisor, QEII National Trust
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If your writing looks polished and professional, so do you.
Whether you are writing an informative book, cookbook or family history, you want it to reflect well on you (or your company), and it needs to flow, make sense and be accurate. I can help you be confident your book is ready for publication. Once you have written your manuscript and revised it as much as you can, it is time to enhance the writing and check the details. This is where I can help. I will work with you to make sure your writing flows, the message is clear and in the right tone, the details are consistent and well organised and that the spelling and grammar is correct, ready for printing. I can help you make your book a pleasure to read while keeping true to your style of writing and its intended purpose. I recommend first copy-editing and then proofreading, but I can discuss with you what suits you and your book. Contact me today to find out how I can help you with your book. |
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"Marja took on my book project, made the process seamless and took my concerns away to enable me to take it to the next stage without compromising the theme I wanted to achieve. She simply got it. The process was very professional and structured. It really turned a process into an enjoyable and comfortable experience. During the various editing stages, Marja created a platform to enable my feelings, opinions and thoughts to be expressed so as not to lose what I wanted to achieve. This was very important to me. I certainly recommend Marja for your own book editing."
Paul Nielsen, business advice book
Paul Nielsen, business advice book
What is copy-editing?
For non-fiction books, copy-editing is enhancing the writing so that the reader understands the intended message in the style required.
Any number of things can prompt a reader to disregard your information – things that don’t make sense, inconsistencies, sentences that don’t flow, information that’s not clear, factual errors, a book that doesn’t look professional, etc. This is where I can help.
Once you have the overall structure of your manuscript as good as it can get, it is ready for copy-editing. Copy-editing gets into the nitty-gritty of the writing, and I will go over your manuscript with a fine-tooth comb. But don’t worry, I make sure to keep your writing true to your own style.
Any number of things can prompt a reader to disregard your information – things that don’t make sense, inconsistencies, sentences that don’t flow, information that’s not clear, factual errors, a book that doesn’t look professional, etc. This is where I can help.
Once you have the overall structure of your manuscript as good as it can get, it is ready for copy-editing. Copy-editing gets into the nitty-gritty of the writing, and I will go over your manuscript with a fine-tooth comb. But don’t worry, I make sure to keep your writing true to your own style.
What is proofreading?
Proofreading is correcting the spelling and grammar mistakes to ensure that there are no errors that could detract from the published work, and that the work looks polished and professional.
Proofreading is the final step before publication and done after all other levels of editing have been completed.
As part of this service, I also make sure your manuscript is tidy and formatted, especially if you have specific requirements for submitting your book to a publisher or printer.
Proofreading is the final step before publication and done after all other levels of editing have been completed.
As part of this service, I also make sure your manuscript is tidy and formatted, especially if you have specific requirements for submitting your book to a publisher or printer.
What is traditional proofreading?
The traditional meaning of proofreading is to check the PDF proofs which have been designed by the printer before it goes to print. I can help with this, too. Please ask.
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"Marja was awesome to deal with. She went through my manuscript with a fine-tooth comb, making suggestions along the way, ensuring a professional result. She communicated with me every step of the way and always replied to my queries quickly. I could not be happier with her services. If you are writing a book, do not overlook the importance of employing the services of an outstanding editor.
You will not regret choosing Marja." Author, cookbook
You will not regret choosing Marja." Author, cookbook