About me
A trusted pair of hands to give your writing that final polish it deserves
If you’re looking for a friendly, professional proofreader who cares about your message, your voice, your words and your reputation, then let’s chat!
You’ll find that I’m easy to work with and that I always strive to be as helpful and supportive as possible.
Don’t just take it from me
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 Buqiron
From the very start, I was impressed by Agnès and her knowledge and professionalism. It was clear that 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 have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Agnès to anyone who is thinking of, or already writing, a book or indeed any written work.
David Jefferies
Yes, entrusting your English text to a French proofreader may sound counter-intuitive. But learning English as a foreign language means I had to learn the rules and spend hours practicing them. Of course, I have an accent, but who doesn’t? Yours might even be stronger than mine! And just because I can’t pronounce a word doesn’t mean I can’t spell it!
I’m a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and CIEP-trained, because I believe in upholding professional standards. That means you can expect a clear description and fair estimate for any work to be performed, as well as clear and honest communication. I’m also committed to constantly working on improving my skills and processes.
A bit more about me
I was born and raised in France, which I left in 1988 to spend a year at an American university, never thinking I’d end up staying 12 ½ years! In 2001, I got transferred to London through my work, and I’ve been living in the UK ever since.
Over the years, I’ve worked in admin for a fresh citrus exporter in Florida; in customer service for the financial printing branch of a major global printing company in Houston, TX before transferring to their London office as Regional Customer Service Trainer for Europe; as a freelance trainer and business analyst; and in admin for a whisky distillery in Norfolk (UK, not Virginia!).
I love grammar and languages and always have my nose in a book, so when I found out you can get paid to read, I couldn’t resist: I joined the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (now CIEP) and signed up for their proofreading courses.
I love living in Britain and have fallen in love with a few British institutions, such as the ubiquitous cup of tea, pub lunches and British humour – which is a good thing, as I often find myself on the receiving end of it at home!
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What is a proofreader?
You know that feeling of embarrassment you get when you smile, and then someone points out there is something stuck between your teeth? My job as a proofreader…
Why pay for proofreading?
Why pay for proofreading? I know how to use a pair of scissors, and so does my other half. But would I trust him to cut my hair…
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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A big ’thank you’ to my friend Mary Doggett of ETT Photography for taking and supplying the pictures for this website. You can find out about her and see more of her work on her website.




