Affordable Editing, Proofreading and Writing Help

Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Sheila Glasbey and I'm a retired university lecturer with many published papers in linguistics and cognitive science.

I'm also an author, with a number of published novels for adults and children. I have many happy clients who return to me time after time with new work - and benefit from a 10% discount for all previous clients.

I'm also a qualified proofreader and experienced editor who has been helping authors for over twelve years to perfect and polish their writing ready for submission or self-publishing.

I offer proofreading, copy editing and many other kinds of writing help, including critiques and ghostwriting.

... and a qualified proofreader and experienced editor with 12+ years' experience

I'm a published author of a number of novels and academic papers...

My work is backed by years of experience and a passion for language, creative work and technical writing. I offer a personal service, by carefully tailoring my advice and help to your requirements.

Services Offered

I provide professional proofreading, editing and writing assistance, tailored for authors, researchers, and creative writers of all kinds. I can help you prepare your manuscript for submission to publishers or agents, or help you polish it up to its very best, ready for self-publishing.

Proofreading and Copy Editing

I offer expert proofreading services to enhance clarity and precision in your writing. I will remove all those pesky typos and mistakes it's so hard to spot in your own work.

Experienced Structural/General Editing

I offer comprehensive editing services for books, short stories, poetry and scientific papers. I'm happy to work in British English, American English, Canadian English, etc, etc - just let me know which you prefer.

Critiques

Have you completed your first draft (or second or third draft, come to that), and would like some feedback and advice on your work? I offer detailed critiques covering structure, plot, characters, dialogue, clarity and so on, as well as the opportunity to respond to my feedback and discuss it further.

Ghostwriting and other help

Do you wish to write a memoir but are not sure where to start? Or perhaps you have a great idea for a novel but need some help? Just ask, and we can discuss the various ways I may be able to assist.

Just one of the many lovely recommendations I've received down the years...

Sheila Glasbey has copy-edited two books for me now. On both occasions I couldn't believe how many mistakes she picked up that I'd missed, despite countless readings. Her service goes way beyond simple proof reading though and she makes useful suggestions on how to reword lengthy sentences, avoid repetition and questions meaning when this is unclear. She also gives sensitive and thoughtful feedback on the general feel of the work and her response to it.I have found Sheila to be very professional. On both occasions she discussed my requirements, provided a quotation for how much it would cost, and clear timescales from start to finish – and stuck to them! Her eye for detail is phenomenal and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a bit of advice on their writing style as well as just an editing service.

Jill, Glasgow

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Pricing and Contact

My pricing policy is simple. Once we have discussed your requirements, I will ask you to send me an excerpt from your work. This may be a chapter from your novel, an extract from your paper, or two or three poems from your collection. Having seen your sample, I will have a better idea of how much work is needed and can offer you a fair price. I appreciate that not all writers are well-off - far from it, in many cases - and am happy to discuss payment in instalments, if you wish.

I offer a 10% lifetime discount to all previous clients, and have many happy clients taking advantage of this.

I look forward to seeing your work.