editing, proofreading & writing services
SERVICES
​Line editing/copyediting
Ensuring clarity and consistency in writing style, expression and structure; ensuring consistency (and adherence to style guides where appropriate) in spelling, grammar, punctuation, reference and citation style; checking for errors, repetition and ambiguities; ensuring appropriate use of language. Line editing involves more in-depth sentence-level editing than copyediting does.
Proofreading
The final check before a document is published: checking spelling, grammar, punctuation, reference and citation style; cross-checking references and citations; checking consistency in presentation.
Proof-editing
A service combining elements of both copyediting and proofreading, according to the needs of the client.
Developmental editing
In-depth editing, feedback and writing support for work that requires significant development, whether in terms of structure, argument, language, style, tone and/or accessibility.
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Depending on the level of intervention required, developmental editing may require a degree of subject knowledge and/or specialism. I will always be honest with you about my abilities and knowledge in relation to your subject area, and I will never take on work if I do not have the knowledge required. See the ‘about’ page for more information about my subject knowledge and specialisms.
My fees are in line with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading's suggested minimum rates. ​​
To discuss working together and to receive a quote, please contact terese@write-connect.co.uk
"I have been working for several months with Terese on scientific papers, chapters and presentations. My native language is not English, and Terese does formal proofreadings as well as suggestions to clarify the content of my writing. She is both flexible and precise, and respects our timelines. I am very happy with Terese's work and would strongly recommend her."
Dr Marion Repetti, School of Social Work, University of Applied Sciences and Arts, HES-SO Valais
"Terese's editing work has improved the readability of my article a lot. Her editing is subtle in the sense that it helped me to look at my writing from a different lens, which enabled me to dig deeper to improve the structure and the understanding of my arguments. I truly appreciated the time and engagement that she put into her work."
Astrid Runs, Independent Scholar
"Terese has copyedited articles for publication in academic journals for me. On all these occasions I experienced her as unfailingly polite, well organised and absolutely punctual in the delivery of her work. The care and scrutiny with which she edited my texts as well as the patience she had with questions remain unmatched among the copyeditors I have worked with so far and I would certainly be happy for her to read my work again."
S.M., PhD Sociology