Precision proofreading for authors and businesses

I work on a freelance basis with writers who want to give their readers the best reading experience possible.

No matter how many times you go over your text or run spell and grammar checkers, you can be sure there will be things that fall through the cracks –  even if it’s been edited. That’s normal, and it’s okay.

In order to publish with confidence, you now need someone to give your text a final, systematic and thorough review. Someone who knows the English language intimately. Someone who understands context and the importance of consistency. Someone who knows what to look for so your text – and you – can shine for all the right reasons. That’s me!

Agnès Lombard - Precision Proof

Hi! I’m Agnès, a friendly freelance proofreader with a background in languages, literature, financial printing and training. A member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), I’m easy to work with and I genuinely care about you and your words.

Who do I work with?

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Authors

Have you ever seen reviews where readers complain that a book contains so many errors it becomes a distraction? I have, and your book deserves better.

If you cannot afford to have it both edited and proofread (they are two different things), a proofreader will at least give your book a professional finish by resolving issues with typos, spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting – and your readers will thank you (and love you) for it.

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Businesses & Agencies - Precision Proof

Businesses & Agencies

You’ve spent months building a new website, hours labouring over the words for a brochure, or your team has worked tirelessly to write an important report or create user manuals …

Yet all it takes to shatter the professional image you’ve worked so hard to project is a couple of spelling mistakes, grammatical errors or typos – and when that happens, you lose clients.

You can avoid this by using a professional proofreader.

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How does it work?

Discuss requirements

Submit file /sample

Receive quotation

Pay deposit

Document is proofread

Proofread document is returned

Make final payment

Discuss requirements

Submit file /sample

Receive quotation

Pay deposit

Document is proofread

Proofread document is returned

Make final payment

Why pay for proofreading

Why pay for proofreading?

Of course, you can check spelling and grammar at the click of a button, but is that really good enough?

Spellcheck will not catch words that are spelled correctly but used in the wrong place (such as ‘you must now’ instead of ‘you must not’), while grammar checkers lack the ability to take context, tone of voice, audience and the end goal of the text into account. That’s why proofreading still requires a human touch. Besides, a trained proofreader looks for so much more than typos, misspellings, grammatical errors and punctuation issues.

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Client feedback

‘Your attention to detail has been remarkable throughout this entire process, and it has given me a great deal of confidence in the manuscript.

I also want to thank you for your generosity and flexibility over the past few weeks. You have consistently gone beyond what I would normally expect from a proofreading engagement, and I am genuinely grateful for the professionalism, thoughtfulness, and care you have brought to the project.

It has been a pleasure working with you again. The manuscript is unquestionably stronger because of your contribution.’

Isidro Buquiron, author of Smart Money, Broke Mindset

‘I recently published my first book and, since I needed a proofreader, someone recommended Agnès of Precision Proof. From the very start, I was impressed by Agnès and her knowledge and professionalism. There was a great deal I was unaware of, but she explained it all to me in a clear and understandable manner.

Her knowledge of the English language, grammar, punctuation, rules and formats is second to none. Her attention to detail and precision are first-class. I could not have asked for a better proofreader. But beyond proofreading, Agnès proved to be my guide in the world of self-publishing. I know for a fact that she undertook extensive research and provided me with a wealth of information, from typesetting software to printing and distribution, going above and beyond expectations. Add to that her gentle way of keeping me on track and making sure I was going in the right direction, she helped make the entire project possible. Without her, the book would not have seen the light of day.

Agnès is a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to collaborating with her on my next books in the future. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Agnès to anyone who is thinking of, or already is, writing a book or indeed any written work.’

David Jefferies, Author of Tell Me More

‘Agnès has proved her ability to be particular and thorough in her proofreading for our projects on more than one occasion. Depending on the level of complexity, she offers the right number of reviews, comments, and queries where the content is unclear.

She is our ‘go-to’ proofreader for any project, large or small. We cannot recommend her work highly enough!’

Karin Carruthers, Scream Blue Murder

‘Working with Agnès was an absolute pleasure and the service I received was excellent. Great levels of communication throughout, exceeded the deadline set and the standard of work was exceptional. Highly recommend.’

Rebecca Davies, HR Ready

Agnès worked for us on a difficult book project where the subject matter related to a historical murder during the early days of Northern Ireland’s Troubles. As such, it required excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail as content needed to be factually correct and well edited.

Agnès’ finished work was exemplary and demonstrated an ability to handle a technically difficult text in a highly professional and polished manner.

John Monaghan, Shanway Press

‘The best word to describe the proofread/appraisal that Agnès carried out on my website is ‘forensic’. Her eye for detail is mind-blowing. She not only proofread the content – picking up details that I had missed – but also made helpful suggestions to improve some of the more technical aspects.

Agnès produced a professional five-page report in which she detailed things I needed to put right – from extra spacing between words and incorrect punctuation to inconsistencies in formatting and the absence of title tabs. And it was all done in a friendly, respectful manner.

I have implemented every suggestion in the report and my website is better for it. I would thoroughly recommend Agnès of Precision Proof for all proofreading projects, both online and in print.’

Anne Gillion, ASG Editorial

‘I am really pleased with the format of the feedback you have given. It’s taken me just 20 mins to work through it all and update the slide deck. The level of detail is really helpful, and I plan to share this with the facilitator.’

Angela Andrews, Head of Client Success, OnTrack

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Why not say hello? I’m sure you’ve got lots of questions about proofreading and I’d be delighted to answer them. My email is agnes@precisionproof.co.uk, or you can use the Contact form if you have a project you’d like to discuss.

So what are you waiting for? Don’t be bashful (even if I am)!

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