Melissa is on maternity leave until July 31st, 2025. If you have a project that can wait until then, please reach out now and she will respond when she returns August 1st! Thank you!
Step One: Free Preview
If you are a new customer, before we start working together, ask me about a free 1,000-word preview! This will help you decide if we would be a good team. Send me an Instagram message (@melissa.proofreads) or an email (melissa.proofreader@gmail.com) to get started!
Step Two: Decide What You Need
Proofreading
$0.01 per word
- Fix typos and spelling errors
- Correct grammar and punctuation mistakes
- Verify basic facts and general knowledge
- Mark errors in spacing, font, and format
- Follow any style guidelines provided by the writer or their publishing company
Proofreading & Copyediting
$0.015 per word
- All Proofreading items, plus…
- Point out plot holes and other inconsistencies
- Verify facts that require light research on my part
- Adjust syntax and wording to improve readability
- Make suggestions for plot and character development
Step Three: Submit Your Request
Step Four: Use Your Free Revision
After your proofread or proofread and copyedited work is returned to you, I will provide one free revision. This means you can make changes based on my suggestions, and then I will read your work again to catch anything we might have missed.
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