Let's Perfect Your Image With Precision
When you’ve got something important to say, I can help make sure your writing is clear, professional and error-free, while preserving your unique voice. I work with businesses and individuals so they communicate with confidence by finding spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency issues before their words reach their audience.
About Me
Hi, I’m Becky, a freelance proofreader with over 20 years of experience.
Dot & Cross Proofreading provides a collaborative, individual and experienced service, and I pride myself on being flexible, adaptable and friendly when proofreading your copy.
Good proofreading is about more than correcting typos. It’s about making your message easier to read, understand and trust. The overall aim is to help your writing make a strong impression.
I provide careful, thoughtful proofreading for businesses and individuals who want their writing to look polished and professional. I pay close attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, consistency and readability, while keeping your original tone and meaning intact.
Whether you need a final review before publishing or an extra pair of human eyes on an important document, you can rely on my proofreading service to help you present your best work.
Services
I work with marketing agencies, creatives, copywriters, authors (non-fiction and fiction) and students, correcting errors so you can get your message across in a professional, polished, consistent way.
Pricing starts at £30p/hr (based on 2,000 words or 5-8 pdf pages per hour).
Get in touch for a quote that is tailored to your project’s total word count.
Proofreading for Businesses
Make sure your professional communications are clear, consistent and ready for your audience.
Services include:
- Websites, Social media and Landing-Page Copy
- Blog Posts and Articles
- Reports and Proposals
- Marketing Materials
- Newsletters and Emails
- Presentations
- Policies and Business Communications
- Corporate Brochures
Proofreading for Individuals
I offer proofreading support for important personal, academic or professional writing.
Services include:
- CVs and Cover Letters
- Personal Statements
- Academic Papers
- Essays and Dissertations
- Books and Manuscripts
I review every document for
- Spelling and Grammar
- Punctuation
- Sentence Structure
- Clarity and Readability
- Consistency
- Formatting and Typographical Errors
- Capitalisation
Style Guides
If you already follow a style guide, I’ll check your copy against it. If you don’t have a style guide already, I’ll create one that’s tailored to you.
Testimonials
Reliable proofreading can make a real difference to how your writing is received. Here’s what some of my clients have to say about working with Dot & Cross Proofreading:
“I’m so glad I asked Becky to proofread my manuscript as she spotted things that were not obvious to me, as I was far too close to the book. I’m now confident that I can put this out into the world.” – Self-published author
“I was impressed with Becky’s surgical level of precision and her clear knowledge of the finer points of written English.” – Content marketer
“You did a truly wonderful job (on my thesis), thank you for the care you put into it and for all your hard work on this.” – PhD student
“Thanks for doing such a sterling job on this. Definitely needed.” – Artwork manager, Creative agency
“Thank you for your attention to detail. The thorough way you picked out grammar, punctuation, checked the references etc. was just what I needed to fine-tune and progress the thesis before submission.” – PhD student
“Becky’s proofreading is thorough and nuanced. She not only spots typos and tidies up grammar, she gives me a reader’s perspective on where I might need to give context or clarity. Since working together, I’ve received more blog post views and increased subscribers to my newsletter by 30%.” – Copywriter
“Becky is the ultimate professional freelancer – fantastic at her craft, accommodating with last-minute changes and all-round lovely person to work with. When my clients have gone out of their way to give positive feedback it speaks for itself, and it’s happened every time with Becky.” – Project Manager, Marketing & Communications Agency
“Thank you Becky, amazing what we’d missed ourselves even after reading it (the brochure) over and over.” – Housebuilder
Get In Touch
Tell me about your project.
Send a message with a few details about your document, including its approximate length and when you need it completed.
I’ll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your requirements and the next steps.
You can also contact me directly at:
becky@dotandcrossproofreading.co.uk