The Proofreading Process
The Proofreading Process
From proofreading for educational publishers to business professionals, Proof Positive Papers offers high-quality proofreading services to ensure your hard work shines. My proofreading process ensures you receive accurate, prompt service and personal attention from start to finish.
Step 1
Request a Free QuoteRequest a Free Quote
Complete my quick and easy Request Quote form to describe your writing project, indicate your deadline, and upload your document or email your document to cindy@ProofPositivePapers.com.
While I accept most popular file types (including PDF), Microsoft Word is the preferred format, enabling me to use the “Track Changes” feature. I will immediately review your file, analyze its content, and email you a firm estimate of the cost. I’ll also commit to a project deadline.
Step 2
Proofread and EditProofread and Edit
If you approve the estimate, I request a 50-percent upfront payment. You can pay this via credit card on the Payment page of my website.
Using Microsoft Word’s “Track Changes” feature to mark all insertions and deletions and to add my comments and suggestions, I set to work to detect and correct the complete range of proofreading and light copyediting issues in your publication: typos, misspellings, punctuation, faulty grammar, clarity issues, sentence/paragraph structure, transitions, word choice, verb tenses, and more.
Step 3
DeliverDeliver
On or before your deadline, I’ll return your file to you (by email) with marked-up revisions to your text. At that time, you make your second-half payment through the Payment page of my website.
You can see my edits through Microsoft Word’s “Track Changes.” This powerful feature uses colored type, strike-through, and underlining to clearly show you (on-screen or in a printout) my recommended edits. Using a right-click, you can accept or reject edits as you see fit.
Step 4
Post Project Follow-UpPost Project Follow-Up
I welcome your follow-up questions regarding my changes, comments, and suggestions. Just email me to get my explanation for the proposed edits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
“For years, my colleagues and I have relied on Proof Positive Papers to ensure our academic papers are clean and clear. Our documents are written by scientists and researchers who are not native-English speakers and Proof Positive consistently delivers the valuable corrections and subtle improvements we need. I highly recommend them!”
“Truly an all-around excellent experience. Cindy met my deadlines and her work exceeded my expectations. The detail and thoroughness were exactly what I hoped for.”
“For several years, Proof Positive Papers has been a strategic proofreading partner on several of our book projects. Without exception, the work has been polished, professional, and prompt. Their service is invaluable for book authors who want to ensure their manuscripts are clean and clear.”
“As a professional copywriter, ghostwriter, and writing professor, I’ve developed a true appreciation for the art of expert proofreading to improve the quality of my writing. For years, I’ve relied on Proof Positive Papers to review my manuscripts and documents and fix the errors – large and small – that can lurk in any writing project. They’re fast, reliable, and affordable – I highly recommend them.”
“I have worked with Cindy of Proof Positive Papers for over 5 years and her work has always been outstanding. Even with our crazy deadlines, her turnaround is excellent. I have found her work to be extremely thorough and consistent, with her comments and suggestions clearly marked and easy to understand. Having been in the industry for years, Cindy is my go-to girl for proofing. I would highly recommend her to anybody seeking an easy to work with, diligent, and excellent proofer.”
