The Good Word Company
Book Editing, Proofreading & Copyediting Services
A friendly, personal and tailored approach to your writing project.
"A word after a word after a word is power."
Margaret Atwood
My name is Rebecca and I am an experienced writer, editor and proofreader. Whatever your writing project, I can help. I offer a range of services, from book editing, proofreading and copyediting to French into English literary translation.
I work in an open, supportive and constructive way. I listen carefully to your requirements and I tailor my approach to meet your needs.
At The Good Word Company, every word counts.
Book Editing
Whether you are going down the traditional publishing route or you are an indie author, I offer a range of services: from fiction editing and proofreading to memoir researching, structuring and writing. I can also provide reader reports and agent submission reviews. Prices depend on your project length, the level of edit it needs and how quickly you need it. I also edit non-fiction books and articles.
Ask about my book coaching services. I can support you through the challenge of writing a novel. Weekly and monthly options available.
Proofreading & Copyediting
Whatever your project, you want your writing to be as precise, well-written and engaging as possible. I can shape copy to improve the impact of your work: editing your copy line by line for precision, flow and clarity, restructuring and rewriting where needed. Alternatively I can offer a full proofread of your work for errors of style, punctuation and grammar.
Translation French to English
I offer a translation service from French to English, specialising in literary projects, journalism, education and music. I can also provide a Machine Translation Post-editing (MTPR) service - a quick turnaround for your translation project at a reasonable price.
Prices
Prices vary according to:
- The type of service you need.
- The length of the edit.
- How quickly you need the work completed.
The good news is there are plenty of options including fast track proofreading and editing, if you require a quick turnaround of your copy.
If you drop me a line explaining what you need and when you need it by, I can give you a quote. If you send me an excerpt of the copy I can get a clearer idea of what is required.
My prices are reasonable and in line with current Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) recommended hourly rates. Please get in touch, as I am happy to discuss your requirements for any writing project.
