Overview

I'm a proofreader with a passion for fiction - usually romance or fantasy, but I also REALLY enjoy horror, thriller and crime (just to balance it out). I have spent the last few years proofreading novels and short stories for publishers such as Bonnier Books and Solaris.

In addition to being a voracious reader, I have always been very meticulous about spelling and grammar. Proofreading makes me happy as I get to indulge in my obsession!

I take great pride in what I do and look forward to giving your work the finishing polish.

Services

Proofreading

Fiction

Action & Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Horror Mystery & Crime Romance Science Fiction Women's Fiction

Languages

English (AUS) English (UK) English (US)

Certifications

BA (Hons) English Literature
General Proofreading: Theory and Practice
Becoming a Proofreader - Knowadays

Work experience

Freelance Proofreader

Self-employed

Jan, 2021 — Present

I proofread novels for independent authors as well as publishers such as Bonnier Books and Solaris.

Portfolio

A Swarm of Butterflies: A page turning British cozy murder mystery to keep you guessing (A Dr Nell Ward Mystery Book 6)

Yarwood-Lovett, Sarah

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Quiet Wife: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist for 2025!

Cannon, J.M.

Embla Books

Proofreading

Bury Your Secrets: The first in a BRAND NEW gripping and unputdownable Scottish crime thriller series! (A DI Fraser Brodie Crime Thriller Book 1)

Watts, Kerry

Embla Books

Proofreading

Christmas at a Highland Castle: The heartwarming, feel-good festive treat to curl up to this winter!

Rachel Barnett

Embla Books

Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

The Wrenkle: An Occult Horror of Family, Faith, and the Flesh (The Witching Series Book 1)

Barton, Mark

Mark H Barton

Proofreading

Lie to Me: A sun-soaked debut psychological suspense beach read perfect for Summer 2025!

Gavoyannis, Olivia

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Needfire

M.K. Hardy

Solaris

Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

Luminiferos: The Omen of Light: An Epic Portal Romantasy (Luminiferos Book 1)

Metro, Yana

1137 Press

Proofreading

The Thirteenth Floor Anthology

Adams, Guy

Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

Luminiferos: The Darkness Within (Luminiferos Book 2)

Metro, Yana

1137 Press

Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

Death in Driftless Hollow

Ben Tor

When a small group of strangers sets out on a winter trek through Wisconsin’s remote Driftless Region, the journey quickly turns into a fight for survival. Injuries mount, the cold closes in, ... read more

Proofreading

The Lost Spectacular: Deluxe Limited Edition

Duhaime, Zoé

Erewhon Books

Proofreading

Nordic Nightmares: The Best of Nordic Horror

Ajvide Lindqvist, John

Solaris

Proofreading

Ninety-Six Hours: A wife and mother's desperate search for the lost Titan Sub

Christine Dawood

Whitefox Publishing Ltd

Proofreading

The Omega Order: An Atomfall Novel

Lovegrove, James

Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

Proofreading

The Little Greek Guesthouse

Lee, Lizzie

Embla Books

Copy Editing

Made with Reedsy

San Quentin Exodus

Smoot, Bill

Apprentice House

Proofreading

Bloodbound: The Eynhallow Saga, Book 2

Heather Palmer

Audible Originals

Proofreading

It's Not Just Mumbo Jumbo: The 7 Steps That Will Change Your Life

Law, Charley

Whitefox Publishing Ltd

Proofreading

On This Slow Walk: Because Loving is the Point

Kline, Nancy

Whitefox Publishing Limited

Proofreading

Dead and Gone: A BRAND NEW gripping and utterly unputdownable Scottish crime thriller (Detective Fraser Brodie Book 2) (A DI Fraser Brodie Crime Thriller)

Watts, Kerry

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Body on the Roundabout: The first in a hilarious and cosy English murder mystery series for 2025! (A Piddlington Gazette Mystery)

Eckersall, Faith

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Second Mrs Wallace: A BRAND-NEW slow-burn 1960s suspense set in the glamorous Swiss Alps perfect for 2026!

Gavoyannis, Olivia

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Rogue: The perfect small-town, single dad cowboy romance for 2025! (The Hideaway Springs Series Book 3)

Tully, Roxanne

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Kingdom of Almonds (The Mirror Realm Cycle Book 3)

Kaplan, Ariel

Erewhon Books

Proofreading

Fallen Willow: A BRAND NEW must-read steamy small-town cowboy romance! (The Blue River Springs Series Book 2)

Tully, Roxanne

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Lost Girls: An absolutely unputdownable, pulse-pounding psychological thriller packed with twists perfect for 2025!

Bonnier Books UK

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Runaway: The perfect small-town, fake-dating romance for summer 2025! (The Hideaway Springs Series Book 1)

Tully, Roxanne

Embla Books

Proofreading

Wild Rose: A BRAND NEW must-read steamy small-town cowboy romance! (Blue River Springs Book 1)

Tully, Roxanne

Embla Books

Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

Tara of Trees Beyond (Tara of Trees Beyond Trilogy)

Velamoor, Reya

Oceanfire Publishing

Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

Transformed (Shifted Book 2)

Cancel, Danielle

Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

Horror Suspense Thriller The Miseries: Book 1 – The Hanging Tree A Psychological Murder Mystery A Plot Twists You didn't see coming : Can Jack Outrun the Shadows That Have Haunted Him All His Life?

McCarthy, Scott

Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

Magdalena Between Dimensions

Sharp, Alexandra

Rainbow Skull

Proofreading

Murder of an Oxford Scientist: A gripping and unputdownable cozy Golden Age murder mystery (Poppy Denby Investigates Book 6)

Smith, Fiona Veitch

Embla Books

Proofreading

Made with Reedsy

Horrible Women, Wonderful Girls: A Jaycee Grayson Novel (The Jaycee Grayson Series)

Sipos, Julie Ann

Dartmouth Park

Proofreading

Murder at the Art Gallery: A gripping, unputdownable and cozy Golden Age murder mystery (Poppy Denby Investigates Book 5)

Smith, Fiona Veitch

Embla Books

Proofreading

Murder at Winterton Hall: An utterly addictive and unputdownable cozy Golden Age murder mystery (Poppy Denby Investigates Book 4)

Smith, Fiona Veitch

Embla Books

Proofreading

Murder on Lexington Avenue: A deliciously unputdownable and cozy Golden Age murder mystery (Poppy Denby Investigates Book 3)

Smith, Fiona Veitch

Embla Books

Proofreading

Cold Water

Hutchinson, Dave

Rebellion Publishing Ltd

Proofreading

The Reset

Jasmine Dennison

Audible Studios

Proofreading

Starlight at Snow Pine Lodge: The absolutely heartwarming novel about love, friendship and old secrets

Rachel Barnett

Embla Books

Proofreading

Winter's Wishfall: The Most Heartwarming, Magical Christmas Tale You'll Read This Year

Houlbrook, Ceri

Black & White Publishing

Proofreading

A Front-Page Murder: An utterly addictive and unputdownable cozy Golden Age murder mystery (Poppy Denby Investigates Book 1)

Smith, Fiona Veitch

Embla Books

Proofreading

Nordic Visions: The Best of Nordic Speculative Fiction

Ajvide Lindqvist, John

Solaris

Proofreading

The Confession: A totally addictive psychological thriller with a heart-stopping twist

Bigland, Charlotte

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Desert Talon (2) (The Crowns of Ishia)

Lowachee, Karin

Solaris

Proofreading

Murder at the Old Vic Theatre: A gripping, unputdownable and cozy Golden Age murder mystery (Poppy Denby Investigates)

Smith, Fiona Veitch

Embla Books

Proofreading

Happy Families: A hilariously relatable and feel good novel about parenting and family

Fraser, Janey

Embla Books

Proofreading

The Supper Club: A fun, uplifting and relatable novel about family, relationships and love!

King, Sophie

Embla Books

Proofreading

Tune in Tomorrow: The Curious, Calamitous, Cockamamie Story Of Starr Weatherby And The Greatest Mythic Reality Show Ever

Dawn, Randee

Rebellion Publishing Ltd

Proofreading

Lady Eve's Last Con

Fraimow, Rebecca

Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

Proofreading

The Theatre of Glass and Shadows

Anne Corlett

Black and White Publishing

Proofreading

Snowblooded

Emma Sterner-Radley

Solaris

Proofreading

Artificial Artifacts: Tales from the Dawn of the Artificial Intelligence Era

Fennec, John

Whitefox Publishing

Proofreading

The Mountain Crown (The Crowns of Ishia Book 1)

Lowachee, Karin

Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

Proofreading

Clever Enough to be Stupid: A Need for Intellectual Humility

Brown, Jym

Jym Brown

Proofreading

Enter the Meta

Bennett, Colette

Rebellion Publishing Ltd

Proofreading

The Iron Children

Fraimow, Rebecca

Rebellion Publishing Ltd

Proofreading

The School Run: A feel-good, relatable novel about parenthood, family and relationships

King, Sophie

Embla Books

Proofreading

It's a Mum's Life: A highly relatable and funny page turner about motherhood and family

King, Sophie

Embla Books

Proofreading

Lucy has 39 reviews

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Daulton M.

Apr, 2026

Pinned

Lucy truly cares about her work. While I initially hired her for a final proofreading polish, she went above and beyond by providing in-depth edits with comments and rewording suggestions that significantly improved the manuscript. Her communication is seamless; she responds quickly and has been ...

Madison C.

Mar, 2026

Pinned

Working with Lucy was an incredible experience from start to finish. She completed my book on time, and her attention to detail truly elevated the entire manuscript. Her edits were thoughtful, precise, and always respectful of my voice, helping the story feel stronger and more cohesive without lo...

Riccardo F.

Nov, 2025

Pinned

It was a true pleasure collaborating with Lucy on the proofreading of my first spy thriller. She delivered outstanding work with meticulous attention to detail and went above and beyond her role—helping me troubleshoot issues with a program I wasn’t familiar with. Lucy was consistently available,...

Tami L.

Aug, 2026

Working with Lucy was a wonderful experience. I felt that my manuscript was read with both professional care and genuine kindness. Her corrections were precise, thoughtful, and respectful of the voice and emotional tone of the story. She caught what needed polishing without ever overworking the t...

E W.

Jul, 2026

The professional you need to get the job done right! Lucy was efficient, helpful, professional, and was able to meet all expectations and beyond. Thank you, Lucy! Highly recommend her for taking your project to the next level. -Erik

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Lucy has 39 reviews

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E W.

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