Hi!
I am an experienced Proofreader, Editor, and a Ghostwriter. I am a native speaker of the language, and can work at less than my usual fee if I find the writing style easy and smooth.
As the Proofreader, I would carefully check publication ‘proofs’ - documents which show how the final pages of a written text will be laid out. I’ll do this using both the printed ‘hard’ copy and the computer to view electronic or online versions.
My main tasks would include making sure that there are no errors such as letters in the wrong order, the text and diagrams are positioned correctly, the page numbers are in the right order, the document follows the agreed ‘house-style’, the chapter titles match the list of contents, there are no confusing words, column or page breaks, the illustrations, if there are, have the right captions and relate to the text, and the layout is logical and attractive.
I would mark any changes that needed to be made using British Standards Institution symbols, which are internationally recognized. If you want them in American, the same can be done. When working on a computer, I may use specialist software to mark up the document. I may also produce a separate list of any questions I have for the editor or writer. I can do the editing too if you want me to. Before making any changes that could result in extra cost or a delay to publication, I would discuss them with you. These two things are optional, of course.
Regards,
Tom Faithstar