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Make every word count with Pat's Proofreading

Make every word count with Pat's Proofreading

Expert proofreading services for authors, students, professionals, and Christian writers

Services

Services

What I proofread

Proofreading for every type of project

Academic Work

Essays, dissertations, research papers, and student submissions.

Academic Work

Essays, dissertations, research papers, and student submissions.

Academic Work

Essays, dissertations, research papers, and student submissions.

Business Documents

Reports, presentations, proposals, resumes, and internal communications.

Business Documents

Reports, presentations, proposals, resumes, and internal communications.

Business Documents

Reports, presentations, proposals, resumes, and internal communications.

Christian Content

Devotionals, sermons, newsletters, blog posts, and books with biblical references.

Christian Content

Devotionals, sermons, newsletters, blog posts, and books with biblical references.

Christian Content

Devotionals, sermons, newsletters, blog posts, and books with biblical references.

Web & Marketing Copy

Website content, brochures, and email campaigns.

Web & Marketing Copy

Website content, brochures, and email campaigns.

Web & Marketing Copy

Website content, brochures, and email campaigns.

Creative Writing

Short stories, memoirs, and novels.

Creative Writing

Short stories, memoirs, and novels.

Creative Writing

Short stories, memoirs, and novels.

Professional Manuscripts

Full-length books, biographies, and publication-ready drafts.

Professional Manuscripts

Full-length books, biographies, and publication-ready drafts.

Professional Manuscripts

Full-length books, biographies, and publication-ready drafts.

Hi, I'm Pat, the detail-oriented eye behind Pat's Proofreading.

With a passion for clear communication and polished writing, I specialize in catching the errors others miss. Whether you're an author, business owner, Christian writer, content creator, or student, I'm here to help your words shine with precision and professionalism.

Testimonials

Testimonials

Testimonials

What Clients Have to Say

Hear directly from the people I have worked with — real feedback, real results.

  • "Pat caught errors I never would have noticed. My paper was returned polished, professional, and on time!"

    Janet S.

    Graduate Student

  • "I've used many proofreading services before, but Pat's attention to detail and personal approach truly stand out."

    Jerry E.

    Small Business owner

  • "Professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Pat's Proofreading made me feel confident sharing my work."

    Nolan B.

    Student

Pricing

Pricing

Pricing

Proofreading Packages

Comprehensive proofreading services are designed to meet a variety of needs and budgets.

$79

Basic

Best for when you just need a second set of eyes to ensure your writing is clean, correct, and ready to go.

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling correction

Clarity, consistency, and flow review

Tracked changes + clean final copy

Up to 3,000 words per document

4–5 business day turnaround

$79

Basic

Best for when you just need a second set of eyes to ensure your writing is clean, correct, and ready to go.

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling correction

Clarity, consistency, and flow review

Tracked changes + clean final copy

Up to 3,000 words per document

4–5 business day turnaround

$79

Basic

Best for when you just need a second set of eyes to ensure your writing is clean, correct, and ready to go.

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling correction

Clarity, consistency, and flow review

Tracked changes + clean final copy

Up to 3,000 words per document

4–5 business day turnaround

Popular

$129

Professional

Best when you need thorough proofreading plus light feedback, polished writing, and helpful insights.

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling correction

Improved clarity, consistency, flow review, and structure and style support

Personalized notes and one email follow-up revisions, if needed

Tracked changes + clean final copy

Up to 5,000 words with 3–4 day turnaround

Popular

$129

Professional

Best when you need thorough proofreading plus light feedback, polished writing, and helpful insights.

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling correction

Improved clarity, consistency, flow review, and structure and style support

Personalized notes and one email follow-up revisions, if needed

Tracked changes + clean final copy

Up to 5,000 words with 3–4 day turnaround

Popular

$129

Professional

Best when you need thorough proofreading plus light feedback, polished writing, and helpful insights.

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling correction

Improved clarity, consistency, flow review, and structure and style support

Personalized notes and one email follow-up revisions, if needed

Tracked changes + clean final copy

Up to 5,000 words with 3–4 day turnaround

$199

Premium

Best when you want a fully personalized experience with detailed revisions, formatting, and a one-on-one consultation to walk through it all.

Advanced proofreading with tone, clarity, flow, style refinements, and word choice improvements

Detailed report with personalized suggestions for improvement + tracked changes and clean final copy

One 30-minute one-on-one consultation + 2 email follow-up revisions, if needed

Style guide formatting, including APA, MLA, and Chicago, when requested

Up to 7,500 words* with a 2–3-day priority turnaround

$199

Premium

Best when you want a fully personalized experience with detailed revisions, formatting, and a one-on-one consultation to walk through it all.

Advanced proofreading with tone, clarity, flow, style refinements, and word choice improvements

Detailed report with personalized suggestions for improvement + tracked changes and clean final copy

One 30-minute one-on-one consultation + 2 email follow-up revisions, if needed

Style guide formatting, including APA, MLA, and Chicago, when requested

Up to 7,500 words* with a 2–3-day priority turnaround

$199

Premium

Best when you want a fully personalized experience with detailed revisions, formatting, and a one-on-one consultation to walk through it all.

Advanced proofreading with tone, clarity, flow, style refinements, and word choice improvements

Detailed report with personalized suggestions for improvement + tracked changes and clean final copy

One 30-minute one-on-one consultation + 2 email follow-up revisions, if needed

Style guide formatting, including APA, MLA, and Chicago, when requested

Up to 7,500 words* with a 2–3-day priority turnaround

*For manuscripts with over 10,000 words, please get in touch with me to create a custom offer.

Blog

Blog

Blog

Insights & Updates

Tips, resources, and reflections to help you write with clarity and confidence.

FAQ

FAQ

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions.

What’s the difference between proofreading and editing?

Proofreading focuses on correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. Editing goes a step further, improving clarity, word choice, organization of ideas, sentence structure, tone, and flow.

How do I submit my document?

After selecting a package or contacing me, you can email your file to me directly, or share it through Word (.doc/.docx), PDF, or Google Docs files.

What types of documents do you proofread?

I work with a variety of content, including academic papers, resumes, business materials, blog posts, website content, Christian materials, manuscripts, and more. If you're unsure, feel free to ask!

How long does proofreading take?

Turnaround times vary by package: Basic: 4–5 business days Professional: 3–4 business days Premium: 2–3 business days Rush services are available for an additional fee.

How much does it cost?

I offer set packages based on word count and service level. Prices start at $79 for basic proofreading. See the Packages & Pricing page for full details.

Will I see the changes you make?

Yes. You’ll receive two versions: A tracked changes version (showing all edits) A clean final version, ready to use

Do you offer academic proofreading?

Yes. I work with students and researchers on essays, theses, and dissertations. I also follow style guides like APA, MLA, and Chicago when requested.

Is my work kept confidential?

Absolutely. I treat every document with complete confidentiality and never share your work with third parties. I’m happy to sign an NDA if requested.

What if I have questions after I receive my corrections?

Each package includes some level of follow-up support. The Professional Package includes 1 round of edits, and the Premium Package includes 2 rounds plus a phone/Zoom consultation.

How do I pay for your services?

Payment is due before the proofreading begins. I accept payments via Stripe. After payment, I will reach out to you via email so you can send your document.

What’s the difference between proofreading and editing?

Proofreading focuses on correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. Editing goes a step further, improving clarity, word choice, organization of ideas, sentence structure, tone, and flow.

How do I submit my document?

After selecting a package or contacing me, you can email your file to me directly, or share it through Word (.doc/.docx), PDF, or Google Docs files.

What types of documents do you proofread?

I work with a variety of content, including academic papers, resumes, business materials, blog posts, website content, Christian materials, manuscripts, and more. If you're unsure, feel free to ask!

How long does proofreading take?

Turnaround times vary by package: Basic: 4–5 business days Professional: 3–4 business days Premium: 2–3 business days Rush services are available for an additional fee.

How much does it cost?

I offer set packages based on word count and service level. Prices start at $79 for basic proofreading. See the Packages & Pricing page for full details.

Will I see the changes you make?

Yes. You’ll receive two versions: A tracked changes version (showing all edits) A clean final version, ready to use

Do you offer academic proofreading?

Yes. I work with students and researchers on essays, theses, and dissertations. I also follow style guides like APA, MLA, and Chicago when requested.

Is my work kept confidential?

Absolutely. I treat every document with complete confidentiality and never share your work with third parties. I’m happy to sign an NDA if requested.

What if I have questions after I receive my corrections?

Each package includes some level of follow-up support. The Professional Package includes 1 round of edits, and the Premium Package includes 2 rounds plus a phone/Zoom consultation.

How do I pay for your services?

Payment is due before the proofreading begins. I accept payments via Stripe. After payment, I will reach out to you via email so you can send your document.

What’s the difference between proofreading and editing?

Proofreading focuses on correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. Editing goes a step further, improving clarity, word choice, organization of ideas, sentence structure, tone, and flow.

How do I submit my document?

After selecting a package or contacing me, you can email your file to me directly, or share it through Word (.doc/.docx), PDF, or Google Docs files.

What types of documents do you proofread?

I work with a variety of content, including academic papers, resumes, business materials, blog posts, website content, Christian materials, manuscripts, and more. If you're unsure, feel free to ask!

How long does proofreading take?

Turnaround times vary by package: Basic: 4–5 business days Professional: 3–4 business days Premium: 2–3 business days Rush services are available for an additional fee.

How much does it cost?

I offer set packages based on word count and service level. Prices start at $79 for basic proofreading. See the Packages & Pricing page for full details.

Will I see the changes you make?

Yes. You’ll receive two versions: A tracked changes version (showing all edits) A clean final version, ready to use

Do you offer academic proofreading?

Yes. I work with students and researchers on essays, theses, and dissertations. I also follow style guides like APA, MLA, and Chicago when requested.

Is my work kept confidential?

Absolutely. I treat every document with complete confidentiality and never share your work with third parties. I’m happy to sign an NDA if requested.

What if I have questions after I receive my corrections?

Each package includes some level of follow-up support. The Professional Package includes 1 round of edits, and the Premium Package includes 2 rounds plus a phone/Zoom consultation.

How do I pay for your services?

Payment is due before the proofreading begins. I accept payments via Stripe. After payment, I will reach out to you via email so you can send your document.