{"id":46,"date":"2026-03-20T16:12:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alberproofreading.com\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:04:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:04:50","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alberproofreading.com\/?page_id=46","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I can help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You put precious time, energy and skill into your writing, so give it the professional treatment it deserves. I\u2019ll ensure your text is accurate, consistent and engaging, so your message lands effectively. Enjoy peace of mind that your words are clear, polished and suitable for your intended audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a human proofreader, I can do what AI can\u2019t: from spotting contradictions and understanding nuance to preserving your unique voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want someone dependable, adaptable and collaborative on your team, you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits for your readers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone deserves clear communication. I resolve errors, apply consistency and eliminate roadblocks that disrupt the flow of your text, ensuring an excellent reading experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training and background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My background spans administrative and project management roles in galleries and museums, higher education and the charity sector. I trained as a proofreader in 2021 and found great joy in bringing these two parts of my professional experience together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BA (Hons) History of Art, <em>Birkbeck University<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proofreading (all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciep.uk\/learn-and-develop\/training-courses\/core-proofreading-courses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">core training courses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciep.uk\/learn-and-develop\/mentoring.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mentoring scheme<\/a>), <em>Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testimonials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Alex has a meticulous eye for detail and was able to comment and offer advice to help us edit and produce a catalogue we were all proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Head of Culture &amp; Community, Two Temple Place<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Thorough, professional and prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Newsletter editor<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Alex was an incredible help in proofreading my book, making constructive and detailed recommendations resulting in a better final read. I\u2019m glad I worked with Alex on this project not only for the quality of the work or the speed of the feedback, but how friendly and easy it was to work with her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Non-fiction author <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-circle\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-6\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alex68c8ec355f5-mzfyt.wpcomstaging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Body-Vessel-Clay-catalogue-1.jpg?resize=565%2C565&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 565w\" alt=\"Cover of Body, Vessel, Clay (Two Temple Place exhibition catalogue)\" data-height=\"565\" data-id=\"49\" data-link=\"https:\/\/alberproofreading.com\/?attachment_id=49\" 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