Louise McGuinness

Louise McGuinness – Editor

A proofreading specialist, you can rely on me to be the last person in the editing chain for all things fiction, non-fiction and travel.

Overview

If you're wondering whether I am the next step for you, I can assure you of the invaluable part I will play in your book journey. You’ve done all the hard work to conceptualise, write and rewrite your book. It has been edited, copy-edited and perhaps designed or illustrated. That’s where I come in, before or after typesetting as you require. You can rely on me to be the last person in the editing chain. Your book will get that final attention to detail before your readers dive in.

Whatever the subject or genre, your book will be in the hands of an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.

Please get in touch and I will be delighted to discuss an upcoming project with you.

"This is my first fictional book, and I’m a perfectionist. After an extensive search on the CIEP for someone to proofread Fusion of Reality, I chose Louise. It was immediately clear that she knew her craft, communicated clearly about her process, and carried the quiet humility that only true experts possess. Louise delivered excellent work – resolving all proofing issues, being meticulous with style, and offering invaluable support when I had last-minute doubts about a few sentences. She also reviewed the final typesetting. In short – highly recommended." Ketan Varia, author

"I’ve used Louise on a number of projects and she would be my go-to proofreader. She spots things that others don’t; it’s not just typos and grammar but formatting and clarity issues. I would not hesitate to use Louise again. She helps me publish with confidence." Shirley Day, author

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Health & Wellbeing Travel
Fiction
Children's Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Women's Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading – Advanced Professional Member

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2020 — Present
My clients: • The world's leading independent travel publisher. • "Big Five" publishers. • Self-publishing companies. • Independent authors. Titles of note: • A Midlife Holiday by Cary J. Hansson, #1 Amazon Best Seller in the Theories of Humour category. • Glass Arrows by Heather Peck, part of a successful crime series. • The Crypto Trader by Glen Goodman, well known in the media for his industry success. • Rock n Roll Nanny by Sally Arnold, who worked for Mick Jagger and describes meeting many a celebrity, including Princess Diana.

Portfolio

A Midlife Holiday (The Midlife Trilogy)

Hansson, Cary J

Hansson Publishing

Proofreading
Uganda

Briggs, Philip

Bradt Travel Guides

Proofreading
Proofreading
Faroe Islands

Proctor, James

Bradt Travel Guides

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
An Accidental Headship

Glass, Helen

Silverwood Books

Proofreading
Not All That Glisters

Knightley, Gillian

Gillian Knightley

Proofreading
Swimming with Tigers

Hopewell, Kathy

Pen-y-Bryn Press

Proofreading
The Trail to Freedom

Treadgold, Lin

SilverWood Books

Proofreading
Pirates Rule Okay!

Whittle, Dave

Proofreading
Beloved Ghost

Graph, Fiona

SilverWood Books

Proofreading
Odd Fox Out

Barnes, Jo

Proofreading
Rock n Roll Nanny

Arnold, Sally

Silverwood Books

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading

Louise has 8 reviews

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Peggy H.

Peggy H.

Aug, 2026

Pinned
Louise is pure gold. She found things I never would have seen—backwards apostrophes, others that lost their curl (how does that even happen?), missing commas, even a graphic or two. When you've read your own book so many times your eyes are starting to cross, and you're weighing whether you even ...
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mike H.

mike H.

Jun, 2026

Pinned
A genuine pleasure to work with. I came to Louise for a proofread and got far more — she didn't just catch the typos, she streamlined and sharpened the style of the whole manuscript in ways I hadn't expected. A real eye-opener for me on what a good proofreader can contribute. Recommended without ...
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Kurt H.

Kurt H.

Dec, 2025

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Louise was an excellent proofreader and a pleasure to work with. She brought a sharp eye for detail, strong consistency across a complex fantasy–science fiction manuscript, and a clear respect for the author’s voice and world-building. She handled continuity, formatting questions, and stylistic ...
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scott L.

scott L.

Aug, 2026

I need to have a good line editor review my book, and Louise did good work.
Anne Marie C.

Anne Marie C.

Aug, 2026

Louise did an excellent job proofreading my historical novel, Bedlam: The Case of Lord Simon. She approached the manuscript with great care and attention to detail, catching errors and inconsistencies while respecting my voice and the historical setting. Her comments were thoughtful, clear, and g...
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