I offer a range of services at competitive rates, at hourly or day rates, depending on the needs of the project. Please contact me for more information with details of your project.

I edit a range of material including books, reports, and academic papers. In addition, I can develop style guides for your communications and editorial teams and can project manage communications projects, ensuring outputs are appropriately scheduled.

As editorial language can be confusing, here is a brief description and explanation of the various tasks editing can include.

Proofreading entails checking that the final copy is ready for print. This can mean reading against the copy-edited text to ensure all changes have been incorporated or it may mean reading ‘blind’ (not checking it against the original). In addition, other aspects of the proof are checked, including: contents pages, running headers, page numbers, consistency, tables, and illustrations.

Copy-editing entails preparing a text for publication. A line-by-line edit requires checking spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax; but the copy-editor also checks areas such as the logic of the argument, consistency of style, language sensitivity.

Substance/development editing involves rewriting and restructuring the text to ensure logical development of the argument, following a brief outlining the key points to be highlighted.

“Jatinder has done excellent work editing research for Womankind Worldwide.  I was impressed by her ability to keep me up to date with her progress and managing last minute deadlines. I would definitely recommend her editorial services to anyone.”

Barbara Dockalova, researcher