Professional copyediting and proofreading for book authors
and business writers

Polish your work with comprehensive editing at both the sentence and word levels.

Ensure accurate, targeted project deliverables and marketing communications materials.

Supplement your in-house team with freelance support from an experienced professional.

“If I could use just one word to describe Lesley, it would be ‘smart.’ Anyone who’s lucky enough to hire her will benefit from her intelligence, professionalism, and grade-A editing skills.”

Susannah Noel, Editorial Arts Academy
"Lesley is an excellent editor, creative and flexible, and turns projects around promptly. She’s a terrific asset to my business and I am so grateful to have found her. I highly recommend Lesley."

Claudia Kreiss, Kreiss Communications
"When I needed a second pair of eyes on my sales page, I immediately knew Lesley would be perfect because of her background in marketing. I needed Lesley to whip that sales copy into shape, and she delivered!"

Jessica L. Andersen, Book Coach and Editor

Why Choose Perceptive Editing?

Professional wordsmith

Copyediting by Lesley Allen, a trained copyeditor and proofreader.

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Free sample edit

Before you commit, see if the fit is right with a free edit up to 1,000 words.

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Fair rates

Copyediting and proofreading from $0.02 per word or $60 per hour.

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High-quality work

Thoughtful, accurate editing delivered on time and on budget.

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