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I will proofread and edit your writing for clarity, flow and impact
Gig Summary
Book, Business and Academic Editor
I am a UK editor and proofreader specialising in academic and technical documents, business writing, memoirs and nonfiction books. A former business newspaper editor with a senior IT and programme-man...
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What people loved about this freelancer
thegraphicwhizz
United Kingdom
Jim always provides a great, reliable and professional service at exceptional value. Highly recommend for business work and marketing, and have used his experience...
janicebell123
United Kingdom
"I had the pleasure of working with Jim] on a recent project, and the experience was exceptional. Their attention to detail in both editing and proofreading...
julienhch
Switzerland
Working with Jim was a very good experience. His background really showed in the quality of his feedback. He spotted a subtle logic error in the UI that others...
gabe4702
Switzerland
Jim did an outstanding job correcting the English text on my website. His work was incredibly precise, down to every comma, and he delivered everything in the...
arsa30374
Switzerland
Jim does outstanding work and has consistently provided me with exceptional support. Thanks to his reliability and high level of expertise, I received top...
About this Gig
I provide professional proofreading and editing for clear, accurate and natural English.
As a former business newspaper editor with more than 6,000 completed Fiverr orders, I manually edit every document. I improve the writing without replacing the author's voice or changing the intended meaning.
I edit:
- articles and reports;
- research papers and professional documents;
- business and technical material;
- white papers and website content; and
- nonfiction manuscripts.
My edit may include:
- grammar, spelling and punctuation;
- clarity and sentence flow;
- changing awkward or repetitive wording;
- consistency of terminology, tone and English usage; and
- comments where meaning requires the authors confirmation.
Microsoft Word documents are returned with Track Changes so you can review the amendments.
This service is for proofreading and editorial improvement. I do not ghostwrite, invent evidence, alter research findings or optimise documents to deceive AI-detection systems.
For academic manuscripts, memoirs, book-length projects or structural reviews, please contact me for the appropriate specialist service and a fixed project quotation.
Language:
English
Content Type:
Articles/ blogs
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Documents
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Thesis
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
My Portfolio
FAQ
Do you do all the proofreading and editing yourself?
Yes. I edit every document personally. I do not use AI to rewrite your work. I manually correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity and sentence flow while preserving your original meaning and writing style.
What types of documents do you proofread and edit?
I edit articles, reports, business documents, books, memoirs, theses, white papers, website content and many other types of English writing. If you're unsure whether your document is suitable, just send me a message before ordering.
Will you change my writing style or voice?
No. I aim to improve clarity, grammar and readability while preserving your own voice. Your writing should still sound like you, only clearer and more polished.
Can you proofread and edit documents written by non-native English speakers?
I can. Many of my clients write in English as a second language. I improve grammar, natural wording and readability while keeping your intended meaning intact.
Do you proofread books and manuscripts over 100,000 words?
Yes. I regularly edit full-length books. Please contact me first so we can discuss the word count, timescale and the most suitable package or custom offer.
Do you proofread academic writing?
Yes. I can proofread academic writing for grammar, spelling, punctuation and clarity. However, I do not rewrite arguments, change research findings or alter academic content. For specialist academic work, please see my dedicated academic proofreading gig.
What is the difference between proofreading and light editorial editing?
Proofreading corrects grammar, spelling and punctuation. Light editorial editing goes a step further by improving awkward wording, sentence flow and readability without changing your meaning, your voice, or rewriting your work.
Do you format documents for publication?
No. This gig focuses on proofreading and light editorial editing. I do not provide professional book formatting or typesetting services.
Why should I choose your proofreading service?
I combine professional proofreading with an editor's eye for clarity and flow. As a former business newspaper editor and experienced professional editor, I focus on making your writing read naturally while preserving your meaning and voice.
What is the Symcox Editorial Method?
It's my structured editorial process for improving clarity, flow and readability while preserving your voice, ideas and intended meaning. The aim is to strengthen your writing, not rewrite it.
Reviews
3,074 reviews for this Gig
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bachelorprint
Germany
It was excellent to work with Jim! He's refreshingly straightforward (no unnecessary fluff, just clear and useful impact). He also replied quickly at every stage. His comments gave us helpful insights into British English, and he even went a step further than our brief and clicked through our website...
$100-$200
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7 days
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lucasdfv
Portugal
I had an excellent experience working with Jim. From the beginning, he was professional, careful, responsive, and genuinely committed to understanding the voice and purpose of my book. What impressed me most was his attention to detail. He didn’t simply correct the English. He took the time to understand...
$400-$600
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3 weeks
Duration
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thegraphicwhizz
United Kingdom
Ongoing collaborationJim always provides a great, reliable and professional service at exceptional value. Highly recommend for business work and marketing, and have used his experience and knowledge plenty of times. Great attention to detail. Many thanks!
$100-$200
Price
2 days
Duration
J Seller's Response
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kristiejoneskkj
United States
Ongoing collaborationWe (my book coach and I) had a great experience. We accepted 90% of the edits that Jim made to the book! We thought we did an excellent job and will use him again and recommend him to others. kkj
$600-$800
Price
2 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?M markcarrigan
United Kingdom
I'm so pleased with this. I highly recommend working with Jim.
$400-$600
Price
10 days
Duration
J Seller's Response
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Reviews
3,074 reviews for this Gig
| (3,001) | ||
| (50) | ||
| (13) | ||
| (7) | ||
| (3) |
Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
B bachelorprint
Germany
It was excellent to work with Jim! He's refreshingly straightforward (no unnecessary fluff, just clear and useful impact). He also replied quickly at every stage. His comments gave us helpful insights into British English, and he even went a step further than our brief and clicked through our website...
$100-$200
Price
7 days
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?L lucasdfv
Portugal
I had an excellent experience working with Jim. From the beginning, he was professional, careful, responsive, and genuinely committed to understanding the voice and purpose of my book. What impressed me most was his attention to detail. He didn’t simply correct the English. He took the time to understand...
$400-$600
Price
3 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?T thegraphicwhizz
United Kingdom
Ongoing collaborationJim always provides a great, reliable and professional service at exceptional value. Highly recommend for business work and marketing, and have used his experience and knowledge plenty of times. Great attention to detail. Many thanks!
$100-$200
Price
2 days
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?K kristiejoneskkj
United States
Ongoing collaborationWe (my book coach and I) had a great experience. We accepted 90% of the edits that Jim made to the book! We thought we did an excellent job and will use him again and recommend him to others. kkj
$600-$800
Price
2 weeks
Duration
J Seller's Response
Helpful?M markcarrigan
United Kingdom
I'm so pleased with this. I highly recommend working with Jim.
$400-$600
Price
10 days
Duration
J Seller's Response
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