For the last 20 years, I have worked as a professional tennis coach both in my native England and in Auckland, New Zealand. As well as a love for sports in general, I also have a love of words and language. This has been with me from a young age when I would immerse myself in the diverse worlds of Enid Blyton, Agatha Christie, and Stephen King. I often find myself proofreading and correcting everyday writing, from signs and posters to emails and text messages. Yes, annoying I know.
Now I am working to balance my two passions alongside each other. But I hear you ask, “what can possibly connect tennis coaching and proofreading?” Well…
- I am inquisitive! Analysing is something I enjoy, and my keen eye for detail means I will spot those annoying mistakes.
- I understand the difference between making a correction that is necessary and making a correction simply for correction’s sake.
- When clients make errors, I do not judge or criticise, but instead help and advise.
- I love helping people refine and improve their skills. Giving people confidence in their abilities is important to me.
- I can work alone, be an independent thinker and be self-disciplined.
- Professional development never stops. Rules, guidelines and methods are constantly changing so it is important to keep up to date with it all!
Current roles:
Freelance proofreader and editor at Proofed.
Website editor and newsletter manager for North Shore Tramping Club.
Volunteer proofreader for Distributed Proofreaders.
Proofreading Qualifications
