Editing, proofreading and copywriting

​My name is Helen Stevens and I have been an editor, proofreader and copywriter since 1995. 

I offer English language editing, proofreading and copywriting services to businesses, organisations, academics and non-fiction authors.

For businesses and organisations

 Whoever your target audience – the general public, your members and stakeholders, or your customers and clients – you need to communicate as clearly as possible. 
 
I will make sure your written materials are right for your audience. Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation are important, of course. But I also focus on tone of voice and use of appropriate language, including specialist terminology and abbreviations.
 
I will help you to give your readers a clear message and accessible information, whether through reports, promotional content, social media posts, articles or training materials. 

For academic authors

Are you writing a journal article, conference proposal or book chapter?
 
Your submission is more likely to be accepted if the language is clear, correct and consistent. Your work also needs to follow guidelines on style and formatting.

​As a native English editor, I can proofread or edit your work to maximise the chance of acceptance. Communicating your ideas is your top priority, and I will help you to achieve that.

For non-fiction authors

If you've been working on your book, article or blog post for a while, it can be easy to lose sight of the big picture and overlook mistakes.

Whatever your aim – sharing information with your readers, making a point, or expressing your ideas – I can correct any errors that have slipped through the net.

This means that your readers can focus on your message and on the quality of your writing.

Why choose me?

  • I am an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).
  • I am a native English speaker. This is particularly important if English is not your first language.
  • I am committed to meeting your deadlines.
  • I am friendly, helpful and flexible.
“Thank you very much for your hard work during the year. It is really great to be able to rely on your top editing skills and total professionalism, plus, of course, that dry Yorkshire sense of humour.”

​Rebecca Warden, Director, International Correspondents in Education