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Spelling & grammar
Every word checked for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
The final check before print.
A careful last pass over your typeset pages to catch typos, spacing issues and inconsistencies, so readers see a polished, professional book.
- Two review rounds
- Page-proof checks
- Australian English
Every detail checked, twice
Everything below is handled by our team, with your approval at every step.
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Consistency
Names, dates, capitals, hyphens and style used the same way throughout.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
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Page-proof checks
Headers, page numbers, widows, orphans and awkward breaks on the typeset pages.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
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Clear mark-up
Every correction clearly marked so it is easy to review.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
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Front & back matter
Title page, copyright page, contents and back cover copy checked too.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
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Second round
A second read after corrections to make sure nothing slipped through.
- ✓ Handled by specialists
- ✓ Approved by you
- ✓ Fixed price
How proofreading works
A dedicated project manager keeps you updated from start to finish.
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1
Day 1
Send your pages
Share your typeset PDF or final manuscript.
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2
Days 2–7
First proofread
A professional proofreader reads every page.
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3
Days 8–9
Corrections
Changes are applied and checked.
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4
Day 10
Final read
A second round confirms your book is ready.
Why authors choose us for proofreading
- Fresh eyes
A professional who has never read your book spots what you can't.
- Print-ready
We check the layout as well as the words.
- Quick turnaround
Most books are proofread in about 10 working days.
Included in our publishing packages
Get proofreading on its own, or save with a complete package.
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Is proofreading the same as editing?
No. Proofreading is the final polish for errors. Editing improves structure and style earlier in the process.
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