My name is Sophie Dracott, and I am the business owner of Clear Copy UK. After completing the Proofreading and editing course from the College of Media and Publishing (CMP), I set up my business.
As a linguaphile, I realised it was time to turn my passion into my work. While I continued to teach, I felt it was time for a change of direction. Proofreading helped me to discover a way to work with language without the distraction of the children.
For the past two years, I have been editing a website for a local business, and editing and proofreading teaching materials to make them more accessible to UK users for a number of clients.
I have spent the majority of my working life in education. Before this, I obtained a BA Hons in English Language and Literature, and a C.E.L.T.A (Certificate for Teaching English To Adults). This led to teaching opportunities in Japan, Thailand, and Spain. Following my return to the UK, I taught in schools across the southwest for many years.
At the beginning of 2021, I completed my proofreading course and achieved a distinction grade. The end is finally in sight for my web editing course which will allow me to offer more to my clients.
Editing services
The service I offer includes all the basics you would expect when someone proofreads copy, and I will answer the following questions: Is the spelling English or American English? Have you used grammar and punctuation accurately? Could the copy be clearer by removing redundant words or phrases? Can I use your style guide, or would you prefer I use my own? Is there consistency in how to apply dates, times, job titles, headings, capital letters, and more?
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