Tired of typos?
Struggling with structure?
Concerned about consistency?
Let me help make what you write the very best it can be.
I offer two main services:
copyediting – revising or rewriting text to improve clarity, consistency and flow
proofreading – final check of spelling, grammar, etc. before printing or publication
Over the past few years, I have edited and proofread a wide range of memoirs, self-help guides, training courses and websites; books on subjects from German Romanticism to basic surgery skills; and hundreds of articles for UK and US journals.
I am also a published children’s poet and have taught creative writing for over twenty years, including at Southampton and Exeter universities.
Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
Member since 2018
Society of Authors
Member since 2000
MA with Distinction in Writing for Children
Awarded 2000
Testimonials
“Thank you so much for all your work, you’ve made the whole process feel calm and easy. It’s so nice feeling confident about what I’ve sent off for formatting.”
Ellie Fisher
Author of ‘WEAVING AS ART THERAPY FOR BEGINNERS – A Self-Care Workbook’
“Marcus Parry is the first editor that I have had to work with and as a new writer his gentle considered guidance has been invaluable in bringing my work to fruition. Thorough and meticulous, Marcus’ skill at getting under the skin of my writing enabled him to not only correct my mistakes, but also to offer constructive suggestions. I would recommend him to anyone interested in expressing themselves through the written word.”
Richard Kenworthy
Author of ‘IF THE RIVER LETS ME – A Yukon River Adventure’
“Marcus 'gives you wings' – his proofreading skills are superb and his ability to nurture, encourage and support have definitely got me off the ground as a new author. I never once felt stupid or inadequate and have learned far more than I knew there was to know.”
Carol Mayne
Author of ‘BROKEN BLOOMS ... a youth worker's walk with the wild’ and ‘LIFELINES … in sickness and in health’
“Marcus is a great proofreader to work with. He balances a proofreader's thoroughness with an editorial sensibility and respect for the author’s voice. He also keeps a careful eye on the house style guide. From the design point of view, he is happy to be collaborative to bring the best outcome for the project.”
Ned Hoste
Creative, Brand and Publishing Director at The Big Ideas Collective
“Thank goodness for Marcus Parry! We entrust all our new publications to him, knowing he’s a completely safe pair of hands. He reads intelligently and with an eagle eye for inconsistencies, factual errors, typos and the tiny typographical bloopers that make all the difference to the reader.”
Gill McLean
Trustee, Topsham Museum
“Marcus brings a professional, thorough and sensitive approach to a project, based on understanding the author and the audience. His assured style and highly approachable nature mean he is a pleasure to work with.”
Graham Norwood
Director, Love Topsham
Please get in touch for all your proofreading and copyediting needs.