Iris Editorial

Proofreader and copyeditor.

Tailored, affordable, and empathetic editorial services.

Proofreading and copyediting services for novelists, playwrights, professionals, and students

Proofreading

After your work has been edited, hire me to proofread it.

At this stage, you need consistency, accuracy, and clarity. I’ll provide the quality control you need to push your work over the finish line.

Copyediting

Can’t see the wood for the trees?

I can provide a fresh pair of eyes for your writing and help you to connect with your readers.

Specialisms

For academic and professional:

International development, political economy, gender equality, geography (human), NGOs/charities, social sciences, humanities, horticulture.

For lifestyle:

TV and film, gardening, painting, art, cooking, swimming, reading, horse riding.

For fiction and sensitivity:

Biracial mother (Bangladeshi and British), single-parent upbringing, mental illness (anxiety, PTSD), cancer.

'I learnt so much, working with Helen. Not only was she enthusiastic and committed, but also reliable, and met every deadline. She has a strong attention to detail, and nothing got past her!'

Yasmin G.

Children's novelist

'I am very satisfied with what you have done for me in the report.'

Yue L.

Student

'Thank you so much for the outstanding job copy editing Helen! The finished screenplay, around 30 pages, was delivered on time, on budget, with great communication throughout. I would always recommend Helen for her tremendous attention to detail if someone is looking for an editor.'

Gauri D.

Screenwriter

About Iris Editorial

I am a proofreader and copyeditor, based in Oxfordshire, UK.

I am an intermediate member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and I am bound by the CIEP Code of Practice.

To find out more about me, pop over to my ‘About’ page.