Indexing and Proofreading
Jo Penning
I have proofread many books since completing my qualifications in proofreading with the CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading) and the PTC (Publishing Training Centre) in 2019.
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Thus far, most of my proofreading work has been of children’s books. Many of these projects have involved both proofreading and indexing. Having worked professionally with children in previous years I value these opportunities to offer my skills in the final stages of book production.
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I also welcome projects in non-fiction across the arts/humanities and social sciences. When the subject matter is aimed at the general reader I would be happy to consider most proofreading projects.
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I am an Intermediate level member of the CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading). I keep up to date with my professional development though involvement in a local group, and through training webinars and workshops (see my LinkedIn entry for further details).
​I use a range of software including Microsoft Word and PDF editors. If you would prefer me to work on paper (hard copy) that also can be accommodated.
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Fees
Each project is individual and the fee can be negotiated, but, in general I base my quotes on the CIEP’s recommended rates.
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Factors which are taken into consideration include the complexity of the text, and the time available to complete the proofreading.​ If you would like to discuss a project do please get in touch with a few details.
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Client Comment
I can highly recommend Jo as a proofreader. Working on a series of titles, Jo has spotted inconsistencies, literals, and more. Her comments are extremely helpful at the final stage of a project.
(Carron Brown, Senior Editor, DK)