Academic proofreader, and fiction and non-fiction proofreader and editor
“Victoria did such a good job of preserving my voice ...”​
​—BW, sci-fi author
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How can I help you?
You’​ve spent weeks, months or years writing (and self-editing) your book, thesis, academic paper or business report. I offer proofreading, proof-editing and beta reading services that will help you get your manuscript ready for submission or publication.
Who am I?
I’​m Victoria (Tori), a proofreader, editor and beta reader based in Plymouth (UK). I’m a registered sole trader, operating as Seymour Proofreading. I help independent authors, academics, writers and businesses.
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Want to get in touch?
Is your final draft ready? (Or almost ready?) If you’​d like to book a slot in my schedule, contact me today.
Writing and editing resources
How do you edit your own writing? Which level of editing do you need? What is a style sheet? You can find the answers to these questions (and more) on the resources page.
I can now confidently start writing my next book ...
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“Writing your first book is not an easy task, especially when English is not your first language. I’​ve worked on mine for almost two years, [...] I tried to edit it on my own and I still wasn’​t happy about it. Then I found Tori online and she’​s done it within 2 weeks, but in such a way that all I had to do was to approve the awesome suggestions she’​s made [...] I can now confidently start writing my next book knowing there is someone I can count on to do excellent work and save me precious time.”​
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—Silviu Pristavu, author of YOU and Your Own Universe