Do you want your writing to make a positive impact?
I can help you to eliminate embarrassing errors and add polish to your writing.
Let a pair of fresh eyes examine your work.
Engaging a professional proofreader/editor is a wise investment for anyone who wishes to make a positive impact by communicating effectively. The written word has a huge influence on the way material is judged. Careless errors and poor construction will distract the reader/examiner from the actual content.
A proofreader will look at documents with a fresh approach. Sometimes a writer will be so familiar with their topic and technical jargon that they will make careless errors and omissions. They then might not even notice these errors on a re-read as they are so sure of what is in their head. Getting a second pair of ‘eyes’ will solve this.
A proofreader/editor will check that all material is clearly expressed and appropriate for its target audience. They will be able to ensure that there is consistency throughout all aspects of the work, ranging from consistency of style to more minor aspects such as formatting of headings and fonts.
In a corporate situation, proofreaders and editors will allow staff to optimise their time to get on with the real business that underpins the company. For students, a proofreader/ editor will relieve stress at critical times and speed up the process of readying work for submission.
Proofreading is generally concerned with accuracy and the correcting of errors such as:
No significant changes are made to your wording or content.
Editing would also include the following:
Suggestions may be made here to improve readability and they would be carried out in liaison with the client, ensuring that the writer’s unique voice is maintained.
Janine Wymer
DipEdit; BA (Educ); ATCL (Piano)
With over thirty years of teaching experience I have taught in both public and private institutions in New Zealand and England, and at both primary and secondary levels. I have always had a passion for English and this is what led me to expand my skillset to include proofreading and editing. My qualification was achieved with an excellence endorsement from the New Zealand Institute of Business Studies. I enjoy helping others to present their work in an accurate, coherent and consistent manner.
In addition to proofreading and editing I am currently a part-time school music specialist and private piano teacher. This schedule allows me to be flexible enough to also devote time to ensuring your work is the best it can be. You can rely on me to do my very best to meet your deadline and all work will remain strictly confidential.
Sarah M.
Student
Massey University
Auckland, NZ
PhD Thesis
Sport Management
Janine Wymer proofread my PhD thesis and I would highly recommend her services! Her attention to detail was great and the one examiner report noted “overall, the thesis is lucidly written, with a readable flow and high standard of expression”. The turn around from sending to receiving was commendable for the level of detail provided with not only tracked changes but also a document of suggestions. A very good service for anyone requiring proofreading of any academic documents.
Jane S.
Director
Faraday Communication
Iver, UK
Technical Magazine
Engineering Industry
Not only did you capture for us a range of really rather silly mistakes, but you also synced up with the general writing style and ‘feel’ of the magazine to make other helpful edits. One major issue that we struggle with across the whole magazine is consistency of expression and your input certainly saved the day on this count too. With around 100 pages, containing a blend of technical and topical industry information, it’s quite a challenge to ensure that the text is perfect each year!
Lauren C.
Student
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
Masters Thesis
Child and Family Psychology
When I was nearing the end of my Master’s thesis I was looking for a proofreader and through family I was given the contact details of Janine Wymer. She is a very thorough proofreader with a very good eye for details. I found her proofreading and correcting incredibly helpful and was lucky to have had her as my proofreader. I found all of her comments incredibly useful and constructive, which made editing my final draft much easier. I would highly recommend her for any sort of proofreading, especially if you are doing a dissertation at any level.
