Louise McGuinness – Proofreader

Professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.

Proofreading specialist with a Publishing Training Centre distinction, I proofread adult and children’s fiction, non-fiction, travel literature, and work with new subjects and genres all the time. A natural and meticulous proofreader, you can rely on me to be the last person to read your book with the intricate attention to detail that only a professional can provide. In the context of all the hard work and steps that lead to creating a book, I understand the need for accuracy, as well as consistency, at the proofreading stage of the publishing process.

I offer all proofreading working methods, using BSI proofreading symbols on page or PDF, commenting tools in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, and Track Changes in Microsoft Word.

My recent clients include the publishers SilverWood Books, Summersdale, Conscious Dreams Publishing and Bradt Guides, as well as independent authors. Prior to my freelance career I was a marketing co-ordinator and proofreader for Wyndham Vacation Rentals UK’s travel marketing material.

Please get in touch at loumcguinnessproofrea[email protected] to discuss an upcoming project or for a quotation.

“I’ve used Louise on a number of projects and she would be my go-to proofreader. She spots things that others don’t; it’s not just typos and grammar but formatting and clarity issues. I would not hesitate to use Louise again. She helps me publish with confidence.” – Shirley Day, author

“Louise is a consistent and reliable proofreader with a keen eye for detail and a proven track record of preparing manuscripts well according to house style.” – SilverWood Books, publisher