Some brief definitions of what I do:

Writing

Following your brief I will produce tightly-written press releases, write articles or newsletters, where the words flow and your message comes across exactly as you want it to.

Editing

Editing is my passion. It is a specific yet often underrated skill. As your editor I'll ensure that your words are not only free of grammatical errors and don't contravene any libel laws, but also sparkle. I won't eradicate your 'voice' - I'll just make it sound/read better! 

There are different levels of editing:.

Light editing  I ensure that your work is consistent in style and reads easily and naturally (assuming that's your goal, of course!)

Structural Editing  Here, I look at the overall picture - whether it's a report, article, press release, short story... any written material.  A structural edit could involve rewriting certain phrases or even whole paragraphs, shifting paragraphs around so that the piece flows and making sure that every word works.

Proofreading

I read and check your words before they go to the printer or hit the web page. I'll look out for any 'howlers' and I correct spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. I make sure that font styles are consistent.