Mr Andrew Buggey |

Trading name
ACB Proofreading

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Proofreading and copy-editing services (working on screen or with hard copy) for publishers, companies large and small, independent business professionals, self-publishing authors, charities and students.
I am happy to consider any subject – fiction or non-fiction – but particularly welcome material relating to my former career as a police officer: police, security, and crime prevention.

Media

Books, magazines, booklets and brochures, marketing materials, company literature, business reports, newsletters, theses and dissertations, websites/blogs.

Experience

Freelance since 2011

Police officer, Metropolitan Police, 1981–2011.

Training

Word for Practical Editing (CIEP) 2022

Grammar matters (Open University) 2020

Proofreading Theses and Dissertations (SfEP) 2019

Editing References (PTC) 2019

Basic Proofreading – Digital Skills update (PTC) 2018

Basic Proofreading – pass with Merit (PTC) 2014

Introduction to Proofreading (SfEP) 2012

Clients

City Security magazine

City of London Crime Prevention Association

Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse

Michael Forester (self-publishing author)

Graham Frankel (self-publishing author)

Jonathan Cox (self-publishing author)

David Hamilton (self-publishing author)

Safer London

Frame Fundraising

MBA (marketing agency)

M.E. Support

Blue Light Cycling Club

Independent business owners

Undergraduate and postgraduate students

Subjects

Security, Crime Prevention

Crime

Police

London

Fiction

Travel (UK)

Health (M.E./CFS)

testimonials

Andrew's attention to detail is fantastic. I highly recommend you use Andrew’s services if you are putting out any form of written communication, web or print, to ensure it has the professionalism that reflects your company’s services.

David Berkoff - MD, City Security magazine

Working with Andrew on the proofreading of the manuscript for my novel has been a positive experience from beginning to end.

Andrew first asked to see a sample of the manuscript in order to quote a price and timescale. He then worked to a high standard, raising issues that I would never have considered myself, and providing solutions that were easy to implement. His priority was to ensure I was satisfied with the work from beginning to end. The final product was delivered well within the promised timescale and the invoice was exactly in accordance with the quote. Working with Andrew has been a pleasure. I have every intention of doing so again on future manuscripts.

Michael Forester

Safer London engaged Andrew to proofread several of our external reports. We were delighted with what he did for us; he showed a great eye for detail and completed the work within the agreed timescales. We will definitely continue to use Andrew's services; he is worth every penny!

Sarah Castro MBE, FRSA - Director of Development & External Affairs, Safer London

I used ACB Proofreading to proofread my thesis. Andrew was very easy to communicate with and the service he provided was fast and of a very good standard. I would not hesitate to recommend or indeed use this service again.

Pauline Morgan - PhD student

I am extremely pleased with this professional but friendly service. I have complete confidence in Andrew's work and value his knowledge. I would not hesitate to recommend ACB Proofreading.

Louise Sargent - Founder & Webmaster, M.E. Support

In writing my first book, Ping!, I didn't need much persuading to use a professional proofreader. I had seen so many examples of how books had been published in a shoddy state, riddled with errors. Although my book had been sent to around six other people to preview and offer corrections, Andrew came up with a large number of items that they had all missed. Andrew's work was extremely thorough and he went beyond just correcting errors. He provides an efficient and cost-effective service, and gave me my final version before the expected deadline. I shall have no hesitation about using him again next time.

Graham Frankel - self-publishing author

I commissioned ACB Proofreading to proofread the first book in my series, From Green to Blue. They undertook a highly professional and effective service and I was absolutely delighted with the outcome. I highly recommend this company. I will be using them again for my other six books.

Jonathan Cox - self-publishing author

I have had the pleasure to know Andrew for over thirty years. His attention to detail and professionalism is without question. He has really supported me and Blue Light CC, ensuring documents are free from errors and key messaging is on point. I can wholeheartedly recommend his services and his excellent style of customer support.

Neil Turner - co-founder, Blue Light Cycling Club