Jëan Cader

My Profile

Hello and Welcome!

Allow me to tell you a little about myself before you scroll down to MY SERVICES.I hold credentials from the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.

My experience and learning allow me to work across many disciplines.I undertake work for:

governments, NGOs, businesses, charities, churches, educational institutions and students
clients needing to ensure that their official/legal documents are not open to more than one interpretation
individuals looking for a CV and Cover Letter editing service
ESL clients seeking to communicate effectively with their audience
website owners requiring content editing

I look forward to discussing
your editorial needs with you

my Services

1. Copyediting

BE CONSISTENT
Use this service to ensure that every sentence in your text agree and reflect your goal

This service ensures that meanings and definitions in your text support your standpoint or that of your organisation. Depending on the desired depth and scope of your needs, I can:

ensure consistency of voice and style
check every sentence and paragraph for singleness of meaning
improve flow and impact from one idea to the next
rework text to ensure it delivers a clear and cohesive message
perform cursory fact-checking
look for aspects of plagiarism and libel
identify parochialism and text that give offence
tighten up copy for clarity and conclusion
pad and trim as word count demands.

"Easy Reading is Damn Hard Writing"

– Nathaniel Hawthorne –

2. Plain English

SAY IT CLEARLY
Use this service to communicate clearly to your readers

I offer a plain-English editing service that translates jargon and complex information into clear and concise language for the general reader. The plain-English movement recommends that public information is presented clearly so that your target readership and anyone your information reachers can understand you. Without compromising originality and voice, I ensure that your text is easily understood.The service is geared toward government bodies, public authorities, banks and other organisations that do not want to unintentionally confuse or mislead the public. Independent clients are also encouraged to make their content clear and transparent.

"Good writing is rewriting"

– Truman Capote –

3. proofreading

REMOVE ERRORS
Use this service to keep readers focused on your text instead of becoming distracted by errors in the text

Assuming your text is at proof stage, this service checks the basic mechanics (spelling, grammar, capitalisation, punctuation, etc.) of its content. It also reviews the work of the copyeditor and designer/typesetter for any overlooked problems with conflicting points and visual presentation (typeface, spacing, etc.) respectively.The overall aim of the service is to optimise accuracy before going to print. It eliminates the need for reprinting and ensures that your cost of production remains at a minimum.

Contact

QUICK TERMS FOR EDITING SERVICE

An initial fifteen-minute consultation to discuss your editing needs is available free of charge if conducted remotely otherwise you will be billed an agreed per diem amount in advance.
All editing services range from £20 to £40 per 1000 words.
Some work can incur a higher fee.
For work under 1000 words a minimum fee of £20 will be charged.
Same day, next day and weekend work are undertaken at 50% additional cost.
Evening (from 6 pm) and overnight work are undertaken at 100% additional cost.
You will need to submit up to four pages of your text, confirm the word count of the entire manuscript, indicate a deadline for completion and provide any special instructions for a turnaround quote and total cost to be worked out.
You will need to sign a Terms & Conditions document and a Client Agreement form before work can begin.
A payment of 50% of the total cost will be required in advance and the remaining 50% will be payable after completion of work as per your Client Agreement or the Terms & Conditions.
Your signed Terms & Conditions document and Client Agreement form will be kept on file for legal purposes together with the text you submit and the completed work.
All of your data will be kept confidential. Where a subcontractor is involved, the same conditions of confidentiality will apply.

A complete Terms & Conditions
will be made available to enquiring clients