Professional Proofreading for Authors, Publishers, Christian Businesses, and Ministries
While court reporter proofreading is my primary specialty, I also enjoy partnering with authors, publishing houses, Christian businesses, and ministries to help ensure their written communication is polished, professional, and error-free.
Whether you’re preparing a manuscript for publication, sending an email newsletter, or updating your website, I provide careful proofreading that allows your readers to focus on your message—not distracting mistakes.
Proofreading for Authors
Writing a book is a significant accomplishment, and before it’s published, it deserves one final careful review.
I proofread:
- Christian living books
- Nonfiction manuscripts
- Self-help books
- Memoirs
- Devotionals
- Bible studies
- Clean fiction
Proofreading is the final stage before publication. I’ll carefully review your manuscript for:
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Typos
- Formatting inconsistencies
- Missing or repeated words
- Basic consistency issues
My goal is to polish your manuscript while preserving your unique voice.
Book Pricing
$0.02 per word
Contact me for a personalized quote and estimated turnaround time.
Freelance Proofreading for Publishing Houses
Need an experienced proofreader to support your editorial team?
I’ve had the privilege of providing freelance proofreading support for publishing houses as well as independent authors. If you’re a publishing house that needs an extra set of eyes during a busy season, I’d love to help. I’m committed to delivering accurate, detail-oriented work while meeting deadlines.
I’m comfortable working with PDF markup and in Word with Track Changes.
References used: The Chicago Manual of Style, The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style, Merriam-Webster, your in-house style guide
I’d love to be a part of your editorial team! Click the button below to fill out my form, or send me an email: diligentanalyzer@michellemillerproofreading.com.
Proofreading for Christian Businesses & Ministries
Clear communication builds trust.
I help Christian organizations present polished, professional content by proofreading materials before they’re published or shared.
I can proofread:
- Websites
- Blog posts
- Email newsletters
- Ministry newsletters
- Direct mail
- Marketing materials
- Brochures
- Reports
- PDFs
- Client documents
- Training materials
- Resource guides
- And more
Whether you need a one-time review or ongoing proofreading support, I’d be happy to help.
Business Pricing
Business proofreading is quoted based on the scope of your project.
Proofreading Rate: $60 per hour
For larger projects, I can also provide a fixed project quote upon request.
What’s Included in My Proofreading Service?
Proofreading is the final quality check before publication or distribution.
During proofreading, I carefully review your content for:
- Spelling errors
- Grammar mistakes
- Punctuation
- Typos
- Missing or repeated words
- Formatting inconsistencies
- Incorrect capitalization
- Extra spaces
- Basic consistency throughout the document
I make corrections while preserving your unique voice and style.
Michelle was great to work with; she was very communicative, followed our editorial standards very well, took feedback readily, and was a pleasure to work with. Will be sure to hire again if we have additional needs in the future.
Ryan Mitchell, founder of The Tiny Life Blog
Why Clients Choose to Work With Me
When you hire a proofreader, you’re trusting someone with work you’ve spent countless hours creating.
I don’t take that responsibility lightly.
My clients appreciate:
- Careful attention to detail
- Respect for their voice
- Clear communication
- Reliable turnaround times
- A commitment to quality
- A heart for serving Christian authors, businesses, ministries, and publishers
Whether your words encourage readers, strengthen a ministry, or grow a business, I’m committed to helping your message shine.
Priscilla B.
Christian Poet and Short Story Author
Michelle was willing to take on my unique fiction/poetry project with all its quirks, and she made me feel like it was as important to her as it was to me. I felt like my manuscript had Michelle’s undivided attention.
John Landrine
Author
Fantastic work. Totally reliable and excellent. Highly recommended!
Mark Missigman
Leadership Development, Public Speaking Coach, DISC Behavioral Consultant, Author
Michelle is a professional, very communicative, has a positive attitude, and goes the extra mile. She was supportive and kind. I will hire her again for my next book.
FAQs
Proofreading is the final review before publication. It focuses on correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and other small errors. It does not involve rewriting or restructuring your content.
I proofread Microsoft Word documents using Track Changes and PDFs with markups.
No. If your writing has been written by AI, I will not accept the project.
Turnaround depends on the length of your project and my current schedule. When you send me your document, I will look over it and give you an estimated time. If you have a deadline, please let me know upfront.
I invoice using Wave, which accepts all major credit cards. I can also accept PayPal.
Good question! If you’re planning to publish traditionally, now is a good time to find and reach out to agents and create a list of publishing houses. If you plan to self-publish, get your author platform up and running, create your marketing plan, and research self-publishing options and how-tos. Check out my blog articles for more information on marketing and promotion.
You can reach me by filling out the form on my contact page or by emailing me at diligentanalyzer@michellemillerproofreading.com. I’ll be in touch within two business days. Check your spam folder in case I’m hiding in there.