Have you ever been disappointed when reading something which has spelling or grammar mistakes? Where the message has been unclear because of punctuation or lack of it?

Do you rely on your machine’s spell-checker?

Do you check over your message – whether letter, document or e-mail – before sending it off?

Do you get an independent check?

If you are trying to communicate with another person and especially if it cannot be face to face, it is essential to understanding and prevention of mixed messages, that your material be correct and unambiguous.

I can provide an independent and fresh pair of eyes to take a look at your material, which can identify spelling, grammar, punctuation or syntactical details you may have missed.

I have been a teacher at secondary and tertiary levels in all areas of business, creative writing, academic research and thesis writing. I currently deliver courses on creative writing and communication at the local prison.

I love language and read extensively and eclectically in all media, audio, electronic and visual.

Several local firms will pass on my business card to potential clients; for simple business material and short story book checks, through longer books and memoirs. Word of mouth is positive. A transcription service is also offered.

I am able to provide for you a careful and professional proof-reading service. I can turn around your tasks in a timely manner and aim to meet your deadlines wherever feasible.

My fee is negotiable and will be based on the technical detail involved as well as the time taken to complete the task. An estimate will be provided before starting any job.