THE SCRIBE: PROOFREADER AND EDITOR

WHO IS THE SCRIBE?

THE SCRIBE is a proofreader and editor who also has over twenty years’ experience in teaching English at secondary schools in New Zealand.

WHAT DOES THE SCRIBE DO?

Proofreading your own work can be difficult, as your mind sometimes overrides what your eye sees. This is even more difficult when working late at night, or under pressure; many people feel comfortable working in their area of specialized knowledge, but feel exposed when they submit their written work to colleagues, clients or the general public.

Language is an extremely powerful tool when used effectively and correctly. Spoken English is often colloquial in nature and occasional mistakes may be acceptable, but written English provides a permanent record of your level of competence in the use of language.

The service offered by THE SCRIBE includes the review of reports, brochures, catalogues, marketing proposals, newsletters, client communications and other general correspondence.

THE SCRIBE will proofread your work to remove errors of spelling, grammar (including incorrect use of adjectives, adverbs and prepositions), vocabulary and syntax. Your commission can generally be corrected and returned to you within twenty-four hours.

If further editing is needed to improve the clarity of expression and overall structure of your work, you will be contacted to discuss your requirements.

THE SCRIBE will ensure that you present a competent, polished image to your Board, clients, teachers and customers; mistakes in grammar and style suggest inadequacies in other areas. THE SCRIBE will raise the standard of your written work, which will raise the reader's opinion of your presentation.

Confidentiality is extremely important. THE SCRIBE is professional, and all work undertaken is handled in absolute confidence.

THE SCRIBE'S TERMS

Send a page of your work to THE SCRIBE, who will proofread it and provide an estimated price for the document(s) that you need reviewed. Documents should preferably be sent to THE SCRIBE in Microsoft Word format for proofreading. Suggested corrections will be made using the MS "Track Changes" tool, giving you the option to accept some or all corrections. Because THE SCRIBE has no control over the document once it has been returned to you, all responsibility for final accuracy belongs to you.

An e-account will be sent for direct payment. This will be sent upon completion of a large project or a "one-off" document, or monthly for long-term clients, giving them the flexibility to submit documents of varying length and number during that month.


THE SCRIBE is based in Hamilton, New Zealand

Phone: 021-077-5311

Email: thescribe@ihug.co.nz