Happy New Year! Far from feeling blue, being a proofreader is perfect for those wintery days when hot drinks and heated blankets are needed. Although, it's felt a bit like 'back to school' for me this week!

At the end of my first full week back to the Edit Desk, I've proofread:

• yearbooks and a brochure for two different independent schools
• page proofs for a national schools magazine
• event invitations for another independent school
• a home insurance policy
• a European M&S insights report
• an online training module in financial crime prevention
• a bilingual children's colouring and activity book... as well as all the other bits and pieces that came up along the way.
  

The welcome break over Christmas has given me fresh energy for 2026 – and it looks like it'll be needed!

One thing I was reassured about is that expert human oversight of publications – whether printed or online – is still an absolute essential to ensure a truly professional finish. For clients I work with in the education and financial sectors, proper proofreading is more important than ever, to stand apart as a trusted provider.

I know I care way too much about typos and grammar, but someone has to, right? If you need help in that area, let's have a chat.

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