Proofreading is the last line of defence before a piece of writing meets its reader. By this point, the structure has been set, the style refined, and the sentences polished. Proofreading isn’t about rewriting or reshaping—it’s about examining the text after layout, once words and visuals are in place, to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

Writers often ask me if I can proofread their work, but proofreading is not the red pen that your teachers used to use.

Proofreading feels like a natural act of care for your writing. You want your words to look clean, to feel professional, to reflect the effort you’ve put into them.