Let your writing shine
My name is Caroline Blyth and I am an experienced academic editor, copy editor, and proofreader. I have a passion for words, and I love working with writers to help their writing shine.
My services
I offer two types of editing assistance:
Copyediting: Copyediting looks closely at your writing, sentence by sentence. I make sure that the language is clear and that sentences and paragraphs flow logically and smoothly. I also check spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Proofreading: Proofreading is usually done in the final stage of editing a piece of writing. I check your writing word by word and line by line, correcting errors and inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, formatting, referencing, and grammar.
How can I help?
Contact me if you are looking for assistance with any of the following:
Proofreading your essay, dissertation, thesis, or thesis proposal.
Copyediting and/or proofreading your book manuscript, book chapter, book proposal, journal article, essay, blog post, or any other piece of writing you’re working on (e.g. web content, a newsletter, podcast script, covering letter, CV, job/promotion application, short story, etc.).
Checking your reference list and making sure it is complete and that it follows the referencing style you’re using.
Formatting your book, article, or book chapter to ensure it conforms with the publisher’s style guide.
Looking over a draft of your writing to offer feedback on style, structure, and language.
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Caroline provided exceptional proofreading services for a recent academic journal article I wrote, and I can vouch for her professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality work. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured that the article adhered to the highest standards of academic writing. Additionally, she skilfully improved the overall flow and organisation of the piece, enhancing its readability and impact. She offered thoughtful suggestions and provided constructive criticism that improved the quality of my article and deepened my understanding of the subject matter. She also demonstrated a real passion for her work.
— PhD student, New Zealand
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As the Principal Investigator of a recently completed Arts and Humanities Research Council grant, I hired Dr. Blyth to proofread and edit the manuscript of a since-published toolkit. The toolkit was produced to a very high standard, and I can confirm that Dr. Blyth conducted outstanding and punctual work. I have already recommended her to others seeking proofreading and editing services.
— University professor, United Kingdom
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Over my career, I have worked with many excellent editors, but my work has never received the level of care that Caroline offers. Even though I, and two other editors, had already been through my piece many times, Caroline vastly improved both the style and the content of the writing at every level—accuracy, accessibility, and beauty. She even spotted typos in the chapter numbers of ancient Greek and Latin citations—something most people would not have the skill to check. What a treat to have a copy-editor familiar with the Humanities, and within my area of history, literature, and religion. She is also speedy and communicative. Cannot recommend more highly!
— University professor, Canada