Professional human proofreading for business
and organisational communications
Helping marketing, communications and editorial teams publish clear, accurate reports, websites and publications.
Professional proofreader with 25+ years’ experience in publishing and communications.
Trusted proofreading support
✔ 20+ years’ professional editing experience
✔ Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
✔ Experienced with publishers, charities and education organisations
✔ Reliable support for busy communications teams
Documents I regularly proofread
I support organisations with proofreading for:
- annual reports and policy documents
- marketing campaigns and brochures
- prospectuses and course materials
- research reports and white papers
- websites and digital content
- magazines and editorial publications
- AI-generated content needing a human review.
Many projects have tight deadlines. Whenever possible I aim to respond to enquiries within one working day, and I’ll always confirm a realistic turnaround before starting work.
Organisations I work with
I provide proofreading support for:
Businesses
Marketing teams, content teams and communications departments.
Charities and non-profits
Reports, campaigns, fundraising materials and impact publications.
Education organisations
Universities, training providers and academic publishers.
Publishers and editorial teams
Magazines, books and professional publications.
When proofreading gets pushed to the bottom of the list
Marketing and communications teams often plan to proofread internally… until deadlines put the pressure on, resulting in:
- last-minute reports going out unchecked
- AI-generated copy needing a human review
- busy teams missing small but costly errors.
That’s where an experienced external proofreader can help. When we work together, I'll act as another member of your team – responsive and reliable – at the end of an email whenever you need me.
I'm ready to provide the safety net that you need with your written word.
How the proofreading process works
1. Send your document
Email your file or brief.
2. Receive a quote and turnaround time
I’ll confirm the cost and schedule.
3. Receive your proofread document
Returned with tracked changes or clear proofreading markups.
Fast, simple, reliable.
Human proofreading for AI-generated and business content
AI tools can speed up content creation, but they often introduce:
- awkward phrasing
- inconsistent tone
- subtle grammar errors
- formatting issues,
A professional human proofreader ensures your final content reads naturally, clearly and professionally.
"We'd been trying to proofread internally and it was holding projects up ...
Kelly has helped us transform the turnaround of key projects."
LEYF (Early Years education provider)
“Kelly fully understood the project requirements… and helped us deliver to deadline.”
– University of Portsmouth
About Ultimate Proof
Ultimate Proof is run by me, Kelly Owen – a professional proofreader with more than 25 years’ experience as a provider of proofreading, editing and copywriting services.
I've spent nearly three decades working in publishing, in various project management and editorial roles, giving me deep experience in producing accurate, high-quality content.
What I can bring to your publishing project
- I ensure your writing is correct and makes sense.
As an experienced proofreader and editor, I work swiftly but carefully. You can rely on me to turn your project around efficiently, to a high standard and with carefully considered amends that align with your business' voice and tone.
- I deliver quality work to exacting standards.
I come highly recommended by all sorts of businesses and organisations. As a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), you can rest assured that I'm committed to its Professional Practice Code.
- I understand the pressures of the publishing process.
I've sat on your side of the desk. I know you need to get this job done well. My 28-year career includes account management in publishing (client side) and graphic design (agency side).
Proofreading for school, college and university publications
Schools, colleges and universities produce a wide range of printed publications each year, from prospectuses and yearbooks to admissions guides and marketing materials.
I provide careful, professional proofreading to ensure these important publications are clear, accurate and ready for print:
- School and college prospectuses
- Yearbooks and leavers’ books
- Admissions guides
- Course brochures
- University marketing publications
Need a professional proofreader?
If you’re preparing an important report, publication or website, I’d be happy to help. Send your document or a short description of the project and I’ll provide: a clear quote, a turnaround estimate, no obligation.
