Clare Dobson
UK
- [email protected]
- Job title
- Proofreader | Copy-editor
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Clare
I’ve proofread and copy-edited at a professional level since 2008.
Proofreading
For businesses
Annual reports, magazines and other marketing collateral as well as training materials.
Style guide development
I can develop your style guide so you save time and ensure consistency of spelling, usage and presentation across your team, department or organisation.
For publishers, awarding bodies and training organisations
Examinations (including testing in Surpass), apprenticeship end-point assessments, courses, revision materials and non-fiction books.
I work on accounting/accountancy, sober life/sobriety, Spanish (castellano), Spain and spirituality content. I’m open to working on most other subjects too.
Also, I’m experienced in proof collation.
Copy-editing
Examinations, end-point assessments, courses, revision materials and non-fiction books for awarding bodies, training organisations and publishers.
I work on accounting/accountancy, sober life/sobriety, Spanish (castellano), Spain and spirituality content. I’m open to working on most other subjects too.
My training and education
Various Publishing Training Centre (PTC) and CIEP courses.
Recent CPD includes the Certificate in Essential Editorial Project Management (PTC) and the Certificate in Editing Digital Content (CIEP).
BA (Hons) Spanish Studies.
My technical experience
Adobe acrobat reader (PDFs), Google Docs, Google Slides, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint, MS Word, Surpass and XML.
Testimonials
“Clare worked on a selection of Spanish materials for me - she was quick, efficient, accurate and responsive, completing the work to a high standard within a tight timeframe. Her queries were thoughtful and sensible, and we will be placing further work with her in the future.” Senior Project Coordinator at a leading publisher
“Clare works quickly, diligently, on time and on budget. Very happy to recommend her!” Director at a copywriting agency
"You're amazing – the best, fastest, most reliable proofreader we work with!" Director at a training organisation
"Your proofread looks thorough and considered." Editorial Assistant at a publisher
"I appreciate your expertise." Project Manager on a professional qualification
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