What is my role in the publishing process as a whole? I believe I deliver the two key elements required for your future readers to believe that you, and in turn your book, are professional – accuracy and consistency.
What genre of books do I proofread? My specialism is proofreading. My genre mix is varied. Crime and historical fiction, contemporary and children’s books, health, wealth, travel, memoirs … your genre is covered.
Which publishers regularly entrust me with their work? Harriman House (Pan Macmillan), Summersdale (Hachette UK), Bradt Guides and SilverWood Books.
What do my clients say about me? Louise is pure gold. She found things I never would have seen – backwards apostrophes, others that lost their curl (how does that even happen?), missing commas, even a graphic or two. When you’ve read your own book so many times your eyes are starting to cross, and you’re weighing whether you even need a proofreader – because surely, it must be perfect by now – call Louise. She really is the last set of eyes needed in the publishing process. – Peggy H.
A genuine pleasure to work with. I came to Louise for a proofread and got far more – she didn’t just catch the typos, she streamlined and sharpened the style of the whole manuscript in ways I hadn’t expected. A real eye-opener for me on what a good proofreader can contribute. Recommended without hesitation. – Mike H.
Please get in touch at loumcguinnessproofreader@gmail.com.
