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.

Agnès Lombard - Precision Proof

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

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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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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

‘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

‘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

‘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

‘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

‘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.

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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.