Helen Rose Dodd Editorial Services

Professional proofreading service: non-fiction and fiction

My aim is to be a helping hand to ensure your documents are polished and shining bright. You’ve put in the hard work on the writing, and now is the time to get the message across effectively to your audience.

If you’ve been searching for a friendly, professional proofreader who’ll support you every step of the way, then look no further. I’m an entry-level member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), and I have completed a number of their training courses. I’m fully committed to my ongoing professional development. In addition, I’ll always offer to proofread a short sample for you free of charge. This way you can be reassured that I’m the person for the job.

Recent proofreading projects:
– The website for a graphic design business.
– A 50k word psychology book called ‘Radical Listening’.
– A 77k word social sciences book called ‘Ethical Decision Making in Applied Behavior Analysis’.

Provisional bookings for 2025:
– A 66k word sports performance book.
– A 30k word modern architecture book.

Examples of what I could proofread for you:

* educational resources * teacher books * education books * textbooks * children’s fiction and non-fiction books * history * historical fiction * thrillers * crime * contemporary fiction * short stories * memoirs * biographies * autobiographies * wellbeing * business * cookery books * leaflets * magazines * newsletters * business reports * blog posts * CVs * cover letters * brochures * theses and dissertations * websites *

Why choose me as your proofreader?

– I offer a high-quality service with fair and transparent terms and conditions.
– I have developed my expertise through professional training and qualifications.
– I pride myself on my excellent attention to detail.
– I will communicate with you professionally and sensitively throughout the project.
– I am flexible and can work to tight deadlines.
– I can follow editorial style sheets or create an editorial style sheet tailored to your needs.
– I abide by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) codes of practice and I am an entry-level member.

I look forward to working with you on your project.

www.helenrosedoddeditorial.com

Professional credentials

Certificates available on request.

Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

Copyediting 1: Introduction

Completed: December 2024

Proofreading Theses and Dissertations

Completed: August 2024

Proofreading 2: Headway – 2024

Grade: Pass with Merit

Proofreading 1: Introduction – 2020

Grade: Pass

The Publishing Training Centre

Essential Grammar – completed August 2024

PMA Training (The PMA Centre for Media Excellence)

Better Sub-Editing – 2007

Introduction to Journalism – 2006

London School of Publishing

Editorial and Proofreading – 2004

Higher Education

The University of Greenwich

PGCE in Primary Education (Masters Level): 2008-2009

Grade: Pass

The University of Wales, Aberystwyth

English BA: 2000-2003

Grade: 2:1

‘Helen proofread our business website with meticulous attention to detail. As a result, it is now more polished and professional. Throughout the process, Helen clearly demonstrated her knowledge and expertise. We chose her services because we trusted her keen eye for spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting. We were really pleased that Helen understood our business and audience, which meant that she did the best job possible. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results, and highly recommend her to anyone in need of high-quality proofreading services. We look forward to collaborating with Helen again in the future.’

Guy Cracknell

Guy Cracknell Graphic Design (GCGD)