About Proofreader Central

 
     
 
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Proofreader Central is a one-person business specialising in proofreading, copy editing and editing. My clients deal with me directly. Your work is my personal priority.

 

 

 
     
       Specialist Proofreading, Copy editing and Editing Services  
 
  • Academic work (theses to PhD level, student essays, research articles). International and ESL students welcome.
  • Corporate work (specialist experience in the areas of organisational psychology, equity & derivatives trading, charting and technical analysis)
  • Website content proofreading, copy editing and writing
  • Manuscripts (all genres of fiction, non-fiction)
  • Screenplays (movie, TV, theatre, including format checking)
  • Computer game cut-scenes
  • Ebooks
  • Ebay seller listings
 
     
       Qualifications  
 
  • B.A. (English) with Distinction; double major in English Literature & Creative Writing
  • Royal Society of Arts (Cambridge University) Certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
 
     
       Background  
 
  • 20+ years as professional proofreader, copy editor and editor
  • 15 years ESL teaching in Western Australian universities and private institutions
  • Published writer (see details under Publications below)
  • Law Court proofreader/monitor
 
     
       Recent Work, Client Feedback
  • Proofreading and copy-editing of academic research paper for Dr Daniel Churchill, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong:
      "This is great! I really admire your skills to put written language into perfect presentation."  
 
 
  • Editing of cut-scenes for Netherlands computer game developer, Yesse America, whose feedback included the comment:
      "I am very happy with the service you've provided. We will be producing a new game next year, and I will certainly contact you then. Meanwhile, I will recommend your services to our publisher."  
 
 
  • Editing of rock musical, Cruisin', subsequently staged in Sydney and Perth (2007). Cruisin' co-writer, Rod Christian:
      "What a great job you've done with the script. I agree with all you've suggested, and have forwarded the changes to Peter for input... I'm sure Peter will be grateful for your excellent edit so far...  
 
 
  •  Editing of Millennium Kids' environmental play for schools, The Horses Who Saved The World (by Martin Meader):
      "Loved the changes! You have done a great job... Will get back to you when we have rehearsed it with the puppeteers. Regards and many thanks."  
 
     
       Publications  
 
  • Articles published by prestigious Australian e-journal of social and political debate, OnlineOpinion
  • Author of social commentary blog The Boomtown  Rap (post chosen in Top 40 Australian Blogs for 2007)
  • Founder and author of acclaimed Perth punk history site, www.perthpunk.com
  • Short stories published in Westerly (University of WA), Naked Eye (Curtin University) & Mattoid (Deakin University)
  • Co-editor, Propel'r (national literary magazine promoted by Radio Triple J and sponsored by Perth Artrage Fringe Festival)