Skye W

Sedgefield, South Africa

“I love to make good writing even better!”

Specialist subjects:

Fiction Nutrition

Editing formats:

Education:

Favorite referencing style

APA style is my favorite, as I'm the most familiar with it.

Why I became an editor

I have always loved reading and helping others to improve their work. I enjoy making a writer's work more polished and error-free. Proofreading allows me to do what I enjoy! I can combine my love of reading and help others to improve their work. I really enjoy making a document the best it can be.

Background and experience

I have some experience with transcription as well as customer service.

Why I love proofreading and editing

I love improving a writer's work. I enjoy reading about a variety of topics as I look for any possible errors. I like the flexible hours and being able to work from home.

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Favorite book:

My favorite book is Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.

Hobbies:

I like to read, cook, watch TV, or play video games.

Editing tips:

I find reviewing a document two to three times, focusing on different errors each time, very helpful. I also find reading the text out loud or using text-to-speech software useful.

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