Annie Deakins | Proofreader of non-fiction including Christianity, and children's books
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://proofnow.co.uk
- Organisation
- Proofnow Proofreader
- Job title
- Freelance Proofreader
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Annie
I am Annie Deakins at Proofnow Proofreader. Think of me as your fairy godmother sprinkling publishing confidence.
I proofread any non-fiction and children's books; specific non-fiction areas include educational books and books on religion and faith.
After teaching in primary school classrooms for 30 years, I trained extensively with the Institute in proofreading.
I am based in Essex, UK, working remotely worldwide in UK English.
Email me to ask about my availability for proofreading at: [email protected]
Or see the Contact Me page of my website.
Services
Proofreading by checking writing at sentence level for errors, inaccuracies and inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, grammar and context. I have much experience of proofreading PDFs using the commenting tools in Adobe Acrobat Reader. I can also use Track Changes in MS Word when I proof-edit for indie children's book authors who haven't used a copyeditor.
See more in the Proofreading page of my website.
Clients
✔️ Educational publishers include:
- Oxford University Press
- York Global
- Macmillan Education
- Just Content.
✔️ Publishers of non-fiction including faith and children's books:
- 10 of Those (part of 10 Publishing, Christian books)
- Summersdale
- The History Press
✔️ Non-fiction for book designer Berenice Howard-Smith of Hello Lovely Design:
- First Aid for Feelings Manual by Thor Rain and Nicki Hayes
- I Always Wanted To Be A Dad by Robert Nurden
- Design Personality At Home by Michelle Armitage.
✔️ Self-publishing authors of children's books.
Testimonials
Annie, thank you for your prompt response and agreeing to take on ‘Black Poppies’. The combination of relevant experience and CIEP accreditation were deciding factors for me making contact. Thank you for taking a thorough approach. Chrissy McMorris, Editorial Manager, The History Press
Annie, working with you this year and knowing I have a trusted pair of hands has been reassuring. I am delighted to have worked with you and supported you. I love that you provide your feedback on my work and my client’s work with extra detail. Berenice Howard-Smith, Hello Lovely Design (books and websites)
See the Testimonials page on my website.
Member organisations
- Freelance Publishing Professionals (FPP) directory
- Partner Member of Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).
Voluntary role
Volunteer project manager and editor of a monthly 32-page church parish magazine called Outlook. The role includes liaising with advertisers by arranging their invoices, liaising with editorial contributors, and communicating with the distributors of 5,000 copies covering over 80 rounds.
Blogging
I write about my experiences setting up my freelance business after teaching. I offer advice about editing and teaching, and support other freelancers. Read my blog Tall Tartan Talks on my website. Find my eBook on Amazon called Tall Tartan Talks – My Collection of Blog Posts: Tips on Running a Business.
Qualifications
Education
BEd (Primary) from Glasgow University, 1987
Training
I have completed all the CIEP proofreading training and passed the CIEP Basic Editorial Test. See my proofreading training listed on my website at Meet Annie.
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Client types
Associated skills
Disclaimer note
The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.