www.lesleybutland.co.uk

Making your words work is my business

Freelance since 1999, I offer a friendly and confidential service of proofreading, copy-editing, on-screen editing, fact checking and minor rewriting to businesses and organisations, individuals, publishers and students.

Businesses and Organisations Clear, accurate and error-free written communication helps you get your message across, enhances your reputation and attracts clients. Let me check, and suggest improvements for, advertisements, catalogues, flyers, letters, literature for patients/clients, menus, posters, opening times, price lists, etc. No job too small.

Individuals Errors in important documents can cost you a job or spoil a special occasion. I can proofread items such as application forms, covering letters, CVs, personal statements, invitations, orders of service for marriages, funerals and memorial services.

Publishers My main areas include, but are not limited to, education, religion (especially Christianity and hymns); health and general medicine. Recent clients: Christian Education, EIDO Healthcare, Leckie & Leckie, Macmillan Education, Pearson Education, Philip Allan Updates and ROOTS for Churches.

Students I have proofread many assignments for students with dyslexia. Contact your university/college’s Student Support Services to see if you are eligible for funding for proofreading support.

Experience and Qualifications General: BA (Hons) in French; PGCE; City & Guilds Licentiateship in Editorial Skills. Professional Training The Publishing Training Centre’s Basic Proofreading by Distance Learning (distinction); advanced member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP). SfEP courses attended: On-screen Editing 1; Working for a Client; Web Editing and Proofreading.

Rates: Negotiable.