Louise B

Parkhurst, South Africa

“Writing that is flawless flows.”

Specialist subjects:

Alternative Medicine Archaeology Art History Counseling English Fine Arts Language & Literature Librarianship & Information Management TESOL

Editing formats:

Education:

BA in English, History of Art, Archaeology

University of Pretoria

1984–1986

BA in Information Science

University of South Africa

2004–2006

BA in Metaphysics

University of Metaphysics

2013–2014

Favorite referencing style

I like both the Harvard and APA referencing styles.

Why I became an editor

Books have always been my first love. The joy I found in the written word led me to work as both an English teacher and a librarian, where I could indulge my love for reading and writing while helping others broaden their horizons and sharpen their writing skills. I have been proofreading and editing English essays for years now, and I find it very enjoyable.

Background and experience

I worked as a proofreader for the State Archives in Pretoria. During my time there, I was focused on proofreading a series of books based on the Anglo-Boer War. I also proofread court transcripts. As an English teacher, I have plenty of experience correcting essays. I proofread provincial exam papers for Life Orientation, as well as circuit exam papers for English. I also proofread all of the school's in-house publications and several dissertations.

Why I love proofreading and editing

I love fixing errors and sloppy writing so that a written piece flows flawlessly. There is nothing that gives me more pleasure than reading a piece of beautiful, evocative writing. I enjoy proofreading and editing thought-provoking subjects, or anything on the mind–body connection, art, history, and/or philosophy.

Request This Editor

Favorite book:

Too many to list here, but I loved Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver, Gates of Fire by Stephen Pressfield, Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams, and The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman.

Hobbies:

When I'm not proofreading, I'm digging through secondhand book stores, hiking, or attending a Biodanza or chanting class.

Editing tips:

Before I start proofreading a document, I read through it to get a feel for the author's style and voice. This also helps me to familiarize myself with the content of the document.

More editors

Jeremy C
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Insurance, Marketing, Politics, Public Policy, Social Media, Social Policy
View Profile
Robert H
Wicklow, Ireland
Counselling, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Education, English, Journalism, Language & Literature, Linguistics, TESOL, Theology & Religious Studies
View Profile
Brooke M
McGregor, United States
Art & Design, Counseling, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama & Theater, English, Fiction, Fine Arts, Marketing, Mental Health, Psychology
View Profile
Lisa Y
Kalama, United States
Education
View Profile
Graham A
Wisconsin Rapids, United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, TESOL
View Profile
Kirsten D
Phoenix, United States
English, History, Language & Literature
View Profile
Emily N
New Jersey, United States
Education, English
View Profile
Elaine R
Geneseo, United States
Art & Design, Art History, Business & Management, Counseling, Fine Arts, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Mental Health, Nutrition, Psychology
View Profile