Based in the heart of England, I am a qualified proofreader and an Intermediate Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.

"Tabitha has proved to be a reliable and capable proofreader with a keen interest in the use of language. She is also developing her sub-editing skills and is a valuable member of the Popular Astronomy editorial team."

Robin Scagell Editor of Popular Astronomy

"Tabitha Davies has been of great assistance to me proofreading my account of my family history that I am preparing as a book to present to family members. Not only does she carefully check and correct typing errors but also checks the layout of the print ready pdf. Furthermore she advises when the meaning is unclear and offers suggestions for clarification. All this is done in a timely manner and she endeavours to work to my deadlines."

Dr Colin Stevenson Self-published author

How Can I Help You?

I understand how important and personal a piece of writing is, having had articles of my own published. I also know how valuable it is to ensure that it is error free. With that in mind, I check for any errors, while ensuring that the writer’s style is preserved.

I trained and achieved a merit with the Publishing Training Centre, which has a good reputation among publishers. I am also a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, which ensures that I adhere to their editorial standards.

To date I have experience proofreading magazines; website pages; newsletters; a non-fiction book; and room display cards for an historic house.

Please get in touch if you think we are a good fit to work together.

What service do I offer?

As a proofreader, I will check your final draft for:

spelling, grammar and punctuation errors
ambiguity – does it flow well for the reader?
inconsistencies, e.g. facts, names, capitalisation
layout errors or inconsistencies
bad page breaks
repeated or missing words
errors by cross checking references

I am able to work with a blind proof or copy if it has already been copy-edited. I can work on paper or on screen, using Word or PDFs. If required I am also able to use the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) proofreading symbols.

Get in touch for a quotation

For a quotation, please get in touch with me. I will base the quotation on a sample of the piece that you want proofread, the level of service that you require and the length of the piece.