Over the Shoulder Proofreading
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Hire me for your proofreading needs.
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Hello and welcome to my editorial services. You are in the right place if you are a book author or writer or need proofreading for your corporate, academic or technical materials.
I am a professional proofreader with more than 20 years in the editorial business. I possess the highest level of precision and detail for all English language (American) writing. I provide a well-trained set of eyes to review your one-time or ongoing projects. For proofreading, I use a personalized technique developed while working as a Wall Street editor in the 1990s, I sweep your copy/text identifying typos, inconsistencies, spelling errors, formatting and visual continuity issues. I also perform fact-checking, developmental editing and copyediting services for authors for a separate fee. Find me on Fiverr.com (search for jkarchmer). |
Email me a sample of what you'd like me to proofread and write, "I need proofreading" in the Subject line, and I will start devising a project fee and get back to you as soon as I can.
You will find my rates are reasonable and negotiable, especially for non-profit. I work on a one-time, per-project, per-hour or per-word basis. |
Read Jennifer's qualifications here
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flyers posters community announcements annual reports memos newsletters client letters media kits headlines social media profiles Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn academic writing |
I proofread EVERYTHING.
Typos keep me up at night.
Typos keep me up at night.
Typos around townAre you a typo hound, like me? Do you see typos in junk mail, menus, signs and announcements? Snap a photo and send me a pic. Tell me where you found it (see below).
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If you find a typo on my website, I will give you a FREE
30-minute writing consultation! 
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Common error with this word. Are you riding a bike or writing a letter?
Stationery (with an E) refers to paper; stationary (with an A) refers to the exercise bike at the gym. As seen in a weekly publication in Bellingham, WA.
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 "Gimme a C"
Seen on Donovan Ave. in Bellingham, WA. Sent in by Ralph Schwartz.
Good thing a city worker was carrying a Sharpie.
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 Solstice will still come despite this unfortunate typo for a craft fair. As seen in Bellingham, WA.
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Glaring (common) typo. Can you spot it in this restaurant coupon?
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Very polite signage can have typos too. As seen in Big Lake, WA.
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Take the proofreading test. If you don't get 100%, hire me!
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Customer Reviews
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"Jennifer knows how to turn a so-so book into an excellent book. I highly recommend her services!"
-- Christine On, author of "Van Dwelling," California "My experience with Jennifer's proofreading and copyediting services was excellent. She responded promptly to all of my requests and even provided bonus writing tips. I feel very confident submitting the documents she worked with me to complete."
-- Megan Stewart, Georgetown University, Washington, DC "Very thorough proofreader. She also did extra by catching minor inconsistencies in the story. She is also prompt and delivered the final proof on time, with a few updates along the way. Very professional and friendly service. Definitely would use her services again." -- non-fiction writer.
"Jennifer is not only a fantastic editor, she is reliable and someone who tries to be helpful in other ways. For instance, when she came across an article that would be of interest to me she forwarded it. While she edited an essay I wrote for an open call for submissions to an anthology, she went on their website and carefully reviewed submission guidelines. In this way, when I received my edits it also included helpful tips for improving my final draft. I highly recommend her."
Marina Aris, author, speaker, child advocate, Brooklyn, NY |
"Jennifer provided me with some excellent insight regarding a book I had written. Her opinions on the strengths and weaknesses gave me the insight to choose the right direction for the book. I hope to be able to use her services in the near future.
-- Jon Hagadorn, author, Virginia Beach, VA "I cannot express how thankful I am to work with Jennifer with editing and proofreading my words. She did an outstanding job and I will be recommending her to others and coming back for future help!"
-- Megan, writer and owner of TakeTwentyThree.com "Jennifer has provided excellent editing and proofreading services for our local newspaper [Whatcom Watch]. She is a dedicated professional who will give her full attention to your work." -- Helen Brandt, Ph.D., newspaper manager, Washington state "The moment we met face to face I knew I was in the presence of a true professional. Having done many interviews in my life, I immediately felt comfortably at ease. [Jennifer's] subtle ways of prodding me along in my story was the sign of a pro and so delightful and made the interview a fun event." -- Johannes f Lisiecki, Adventreneur and Author of ‘Gibraltar the Story of My Heart’, guest on "The Whatcom Wordsmith" podcast
"Jennifer provided a very thorough and efficient sample of her work. Her communications were courteous, prompt and professional."
non-fiction writer, Washington State |
The following are reviews from clients on Fiverr
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"Outstanding experience! The work is great and most definitely recommend this gig."
"She does a great job!" "Excellent experience." "Fantastic experience. Jennifer was fast and accurate. She gave me great ideas to work with. Well worth the money. I plan to return. Hire Jennifer - you will be glad you did."
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"Effective proofreader that delivers results. Would use again. Good experience."
"Very professional." "Quick and efficient." "This was great! She was really thorough. She is also very quick and gets it done in half the time."
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"Great skills, and really great proof reading. The work was done immediately. Can strongly recommend her services."
"Will hire again."
"Very nicely done. Writes well and put a lot of time and thought into the gig." "Very satisfied with the proof work and really good service with feedback. Can strongly recommend!" |