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Professional Proofreading Services
Final-stage proofreading for academic manuscripts, dissertations, journal articles and non-fiction books — by Dr. Sarah Meehan O’Callaghan, PhD-qualified editor. ESL-friendly. Worldwide clients welcome.
Serving clients across Ireland, Europe, Asia & worldwide · APA · Chicago · MLA · Harvard
Grammar, spelling & punctuation
error-free, line by line
Reedsy Verified
Your voice preserved throughout
ESL specialist
scholarly English for non-native writers
Journal Editor
Tracked changes returned in Word
Understanding the Service
What is Proofreading?
Proofreading is the final stage of the editorial process — a thorough, detailed review of your manuscript for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax and consistency. It is carried out after copyediting or self-editing is complete, ensuring your document is clean, accurate and ready for submission or publication.
Whether you are submitting a PhD thesis, a peer-reviewed journal article, or a non-fiction book to a publisher, professional proofreading ensures your work reaches its audience exactly as intended — without distracting errors that undermine your credibility.
Ideal for
PhD students, postgraduate researchers, academics, non-native English writers, journal article authors, and anyone preparing a final manuscript for submission or publication.
Proofreading
“Proofreading is the last read before your words meet their readers — nothing rewritten, nothing missed.”
What's Included
What is Covered in Every Academic Proofreading Project
Grammar & Syntax
Subject-verb agreement, tense consistency and sentence construction, corrected without disturbing your voice.
Spelling & Typos
Misspellings, doubled words and homophones — the errors that spellcheck lets straight through.
Punctuation
Comma splices, apostrophes, quotation marks and dashes, applied consistently throughout.
Consistency
Terminology, hyphenation, capitalisation and UK/US spelling held to one standard, cover to cover.
Cross-References
In-text citations, figure references and footnotes checked for accuracy and correct placement.
Who It's For
Proofreading for Researchers, Authors & Academics Worldwide
PhD & Postgraduate
Thesis chapters, full dissertations and journal articles, ready for examiners or peer review.
Non-Fiction Books
Manuscript proofreading ahead of typesetting or submission to a publisher.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
A final, careful check before submission to academic journals and conference proceedings.
Non-Native English Writers
A careful final check that preserves meaning and voice while polishing the English.
Client Testimonials
What Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between proofreading and copyediting?
Proofreading is a final error check — spelling, grammar and punctuation. Copyediting goes much deeper, addressing language clarity, flow, style and register. If your manuscript needs more than error correction, copyediting is the right service.
Do you only correct errors, or also rewrite sentences?
Proofreading corrects grammar, spelling, punctuation and consistency — it doesn't restructure sentences or rework passages. If your draft needs that level of input, copyediting is the better starting point, and this is always flagged before work begins.
How long does proofreading take?
A journal article typically takes 2–4 days; a full thesis or book manuscript may take 1–3 weeks depending on length. Rush deadlines can often be accommodated — mention your deadline when requesting a quote.
Do you work with clients outside Ireland?
Yes — all work is done remotely. Vision Editing serves clients across Europe, North America, Asia and worldwide, with tracked changes returned in Word and seamless communication across time zones.
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Copyediting
Line-level editing for clarity, flow and language accuracy
€22–30 per 1,000 words
🗂️Developmental Editing
Big-picture structural feedback on argument and flow
€25–35 per 1,000 words
📑Indexing
Professional back-of-book indexing for academic texts
€18–30 per 1,000 words
🔖Reference Management
Citation audit in APA, Chicago, MLA, Harvard & more
Custom quote
Ready to Strengthen Your Manuscript?
Send a sample and receive a free, personalised copyediting quote within 24 hours. No commitment. Worldwide clients welcome.
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