ABOUT

About
Vanessa Macfarlane

With over 25 years of experience in the life sciences industry, I bring a meticulous, detail-focused approach to proofreading. Whether you’re an indie author preparing your book for publication or a business refining technical documents, I review your writing for clarity, consistency, and accuracy, ensuring any errors are caught.

My background spans large American corporations, European businesses, and running my own scientific instrumentation distribution company. This experience has given me a strong eye for precision and the ability to spot inconsistencies that others might miss.

I specialize in both traditional proofreading and proof-editing (a combination of proofreading and light editing), helping authors, publishers, and businesses produce polished, publication-ready work with confidence.

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Qualifications and training

Before launching my career as a freelance proof-editor and proofreader, I completed professional training with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). My qualifications and training include:

  • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
    • Proofreading Theses and Dissertations
    • Core Proofreading Courses 1, 2 & 3
  • City of Portsmouth College
    • Business Administration and Management
  • University of Portsmouth
    • BSc Applied Chemistry

I am committed to continuous professional development to ensure my skills are always up to date. This enables me to deliver thorough and reliable proofreading services that my clients trust.

Location and clients

Now based near Zürich, Switzerland, after 17 years in Surrey, UK, I offer professional proofreading services to a diverse range of clients worldwide.

Who I work with:

  • Multinationals
  • Private Companies
  • Marketing Agencies
  • Charities
  • Independent Authors
  • Students

By working closely with all clients, I ensure they can publish confidently and achieve professional results. I take pride in delivering high-quality proofreading services for all levels of complexity and subject matter.

Contact me today to achieve precise and professional results.

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