Human editorial review for publications, PDFs and AI-generated content.
25 years' experience helping businesses, charities, schools and communications teams publish clear, accurate and professional content.
Whether you need a light review of AI-assisted copy or a full publication proofread, I provide the human judgement that technology can't replace.
A bit about me.
I’m a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), trained in editorial best practice, plain‑English principles, publication standards and PDF proofreading.
With 25 years in communications and design‑agency environments,
I specialise in non‑fiction, organisational and business content – not fiction. My expertise lies in shaping clear, accurate, brand‑aligned material for businesses, charities, heritage bodies, faith organisations, schools and creative teams.
'If you're looking for someone to apply that final polish to your written projects – or to give you more fundamental support on your tone of voice, content strategies and publishing processes, give Kelly a ring. You won't regret it!'
– James, Digital Marketing Manager, Stewardship
What I do.
Human Editorial Review & Brand Support
I offer one flexible editorial service that enhances your workflow – including full PDF proofreading, layout checks, brand consistency review and final‑stage publication sanity checks.
- Proofreading & accuracy checks – Grammar, punctuation, clarity, correctness.
- Tone & voice refinement – Removing robotic phrasing, adding warmth, professionalism or persuasion.
- AI‑generated content cleanup – Fixing repetition, awkward phrasing, factual slips and inconsistencies.
- Brand consistency checks – Ensuring your content sounds like you, not like a generic model.
- Sensitivity & appropriateness review – Human judgement on tone, audience fit and reputational risk.
- Light communications support – When you need an extra pair of hands during busy periods.
Which service do you need?
Professional Light Review
Ideal for content already reviewed in-house or checked with AI tools.
A cost-effective human review for organisations that want reassurance before publishing. A Light Review is not a casual read-through. It is a
professional editorial assessment focused on clarity, consistency, tone and publication readiness.
Includes:
✓ Obvious grammar and spelling issues
✓ Clarity and readability checks
✓ Tone and professionalism review
✓ Brand consistency review
✓ AI-generated content tidy-up
✓ Publication readiness check
£25 per hour or fixed-fee quotation available
Full Professional Proofreading
For documents requiring a comprehensive final-stage editorial review.
Includes:
✓ Detailed proofreading
✓ Consistency checks
✓ Formatting review
✓ PDF proofreading
✓ Querying inaccuracies and ambiguities
✓ Publication quality assurance
£35 per hour or fixed-fee quotation available
Typical project costs.
Professional Light Review
| Word Count | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 words | £25 |
| 1,001-2,500 words | £35 |
| 2,501-5,000 words | £60 |
| 5,001-10,000 words | £110 |
| Over 10,000 words | Quotation |
Full Professional Proofreading
| Word Count | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 words | £35 |
| 1,001-2,500 words | £50 |
| 2,501-5,000 words | £90 |
| 5,001-10,000 words | £170 |
| Over 10,000 words | Quotation |
For costs relating to PDF pages, click below.
AI Generated Content Review.
Have you used ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or another AI tool to create your document?
AI can draft content quickly, but it often misses things like:
- inconsistent messaging
- awkward phrasing
- repetitive language
- audience awareness
- organisational tone of voice
I provide a professional human review to ensure your content sounds credible, natural and aligned with your brand.
Why clients choose me.
Marketing and comms teams today face tighter budgets, smaller staff, higher workloads and increasing reliance on AI tools. My service is built for this reality.
My service is designed to be:
- Flexible – no retainers, no minimums
- Affordable – clear quotes, scaled to your needs
- Human – judgement, nuance, appropriateness
- Confidential – strict editorial and digital tool policies
- Easy – send your draft or file, get it back polished or with clear amends.
'Kelly fully understood the project requirements: checking against multiple documents, hundreds of stakeholder comments and several proofs, while being flexible throughout this time critical project. Ultimate Proof has proven to be an invaluable resource to us.'
– Rebecca, Corporate Communications, University of Portsmouth
Who I work with.
I work with organisations where communications matter – businesses and charities, faith bodies, conservation and heritage organisations, independent schools and creative agencies, among others.
Clients include
Ecclesiastical Insurance,
Mergermarket,
Tearfund,
Stewardship,
Magdalen College,
Wellington College
and the
University of Portsmouth.
What I can help you with.
Business books and brochures, annual reports, impact publications, newsletters, admissions materials, policy documents, campaign content, magazine articles, packaging, market research reports and more.
Whether your draft is human‑written or AI‑assisted, I ensure it’s clear, credible and ready to publish.
How I work.
I’m calm, organised and easy to collaborate with.
I reduce noise, not add to it.
Where AI tools genuinely help with planning or admin, I use them.
Editorial review is always done by hand.
I work from my home office near Cheltenham and support teams across the UK.
'Being able to hand over our Annual Report knowing that it would be very carefully scrutinised and cross-checked took the pressure off and helped us deliver to deadline.'
– Sally, Head of Marketing & Communications, London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
Want a free Editorial Style Guide?
If your charity's communications feel inconsistent but you're not ready to bring in support yet, my free Editorial Style Guide Template is a good place to begin. It takes an afternoon and costs nothing.
Ready to improve your content?
Send your draft or tell me about your project – I’ll reply with a clear, honest quote.
25 years of human editorial expertise – the judgement AI can’t replace, at a cost your team can justify.
