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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. |
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Specialist
Proofreading, Copy editing and
Editing Services |
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- 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
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Qualifications |
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- 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)
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Background |
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- 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
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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:
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"This is
great! I really admire your skills to put written language into
perfect presentation." |
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- Editing of cut-scenes for
Netherlands computer game developer, Yesse America, whose feedback
included the comment:
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"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." |
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- Editing of rock musical,
Cruisin', subsequently staged in Sydney and Perth (2007). Cruisin'
co-writer, Rod Christian:
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"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... |
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- Editing of Millennium
Kids' environmental play for schools, The Horses Who Saved The World
(by Martin Meader):
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"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." |
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Publications |
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- 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)
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