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$25 USD / hour
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Joined December 20, 2013
4 Recommendations

Gavin P.

@GavinParish

5.0 (31 reviews)
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Writer, Proofreader, Editor

University educated, BSc Psychology & Sociology, Associate of Society for Editors & Proofreaders (SfEP), proofreading Merit from The Publishing Training Centre, 20 years' professional experience. I will edit or proofread your website content, blog posts, in-game text, scripts, short stories or story epics. I will polish your words and make them shine. Always happy to complete a sample before undertaking work, so you'll know I can deliver. I have worked for clients in over 20 countries including the US, Canada and Australia and can operate comfortably with different English variants. No job is too big or too small.

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5.0
£80.00 GBP
This was my first time working with a writer, and Gavin made the whole process comfortable and professional. He captured the whole essence of the story I wanted to have told. Gavin researched the information I shared with him, and then he wrapped it up in a concise storyline. The first draft he submitted was it. The other wonderful service Gavin offered was to proof read my website and rewrite certain areas of text. Now I feel my website is up to standard and polished. I would recommend, and I would be happy to work with him on future projects. Thanks Again.. [15 July, 2018] My first time hiring a freelance writer, and for my part a daunting task.. I chose Gavin at random and sent him my outline of ideas. The first draft he sent me of my story is all it took. It was amazing reading my story, feeling as though I had written it, because he had captured my essence in the story. He researched information I sent to him and he formulated something personal and wonderful. Gavin proof read my website and updated several pages of text. Hiring a writer and not knowing quite what to do, Gavin asked all the right questions and delivered something unique. Cheers!
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@Tonixoil
6 years ago
5.0
£80.00 GBP
Good quality and reliable service. Would definitely work with Gavin again.
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@katiebarr8
6 years ago
5.0
$260.00 USD
Excellent writing, excellent story. I love the references to the other characters and my other novel. Thanks for the extra research you did there. Can't wait to publish it.
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@jimmgrogan
7 years ago
5.0
$190.00 USD
Excellent work! It was a real pleasure working with him again.
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@fsteck
8 years ago
5.0
$17.00 USD
“I hired Gavin twice. Excellent work!! The communication was definitely a plus. Thank you very much"
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@Ivy2015
9 years ago

Experience

Writer, Proofreader, Editor

Freelance
Sep 2013 - Present
Full-time freelancer, my specialisms are: * Writing and editing web content (About Us, FAQ pages, slogans) * Proofreading and editing business reports, manuals and procedural documents

Assistant Operations Manager

National Audit Office
Sep 1999 - Sep 2013 (14 years)
Writing, proofreading and editing reports, contracts, bids and handbooks for international circulation. Drafting of emails, management circulars, policy documentation and letters on behalf of senior managers.

Education

2i BSc (hons) Psychology and Sociology

University of Bath, United Kingdom 1995 - 1999
(4 years)

Qualifications

Merit in Basic Proofreading

The Publishing Training Centre
2015
- Full understanding of the BSI proofreading symbols and their application - Proofreading a selection of materials including: References and bibliographies Illustrations and tables Indexes Fiction and non-fiction content - Understanding of proofreader's role at different stages of the publishing process

Web Editorial Skills

Society for Editors and Proofreaders
2013
A broad overview covering business, charity and personal websites - looking at elements of design and content; and making offline documentation more punchy and readable when posted online.

Proofreading level 2

Society for Editors and Proofreaders
2013
Proofreading progress: covering a variety of more complex proofreading requirements and methods, including tables and bibliographies.

Publications

Claymore: Book Three in the Tomek Series (by Jimm Grogan)

Jimm Grogan
I was commissioned by the science-fiction author Jimm Grogan to write the short story 'Lucy's Story' as an appendix to his third book in the Tomek Series. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Claymore-Color-Tomek-Book-3-ebook/dp/B0714DMKX2/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Baktu: Book Two in the Tomek Series (by Jimm Grogan)

Jimm Grogan
I was commissioned by the science-fiction author Jimm Grogan to write the short story 'Zha's Story' as an appendix to his second book in the Tomek Series. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baktu-Book-Tomek-Grogan-2015-10-18/dp/B01K9C4NDI/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Ada and more Nano-Fiction

Leaf Books
My story 'Replacement Teacher' published in an anthology.

Wonderful World of Worders

Guildhall Press
Eight short stories published in an anthology: 'Green Fingers', 'Lock and Key', 'Missing Link', 'Right Decision', 'Silent Passion', 'Sub-Normal', 'The Interval', 'The Silent Pool'

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