For businesses with something worth saying
I copy edit and proofread business documents, including reports, proposals, whitepapers, websites, and marketing content. The writing comes back clear and consistent, edited to your brand or house style. When you or your team are busy, I keep it simple: send the document over and the editing is off your plate. I complete every edit myself, so you always know who’s working on your words.
Business copy editing that keeps your voice consistent
“25+ years of editing business and professional writing.”
The business topics I edit
I’ve edited business documents of just about every kind, from business plans and proposals to whitepapers, analyst reports, case studies, and marketing copy. The work runs across a lot of sectors. Here are the ones I’m asked for most.
Who you’re working with
Businesses come to me when something matters and time is short. I reply quickly and tell you when you’ll have it back. Then I hit that date. Over the years, companies large and small have trusted me with the work that counts.
You deal with me directly the whole way. There’s no team to brief and no one to chase. If you have a question, you ask me, and I answer.
If you’d like to know more about me and the work I do, you can read about my background and experience.
What’s included
Here’s what you can expect when I edit your work:
Both copy editing and proofreading, on every project
Two full reads of your work
Comments and practical advice in the document
A tracked-changes version and a clean final version
Editing to your brand or house style, and any special instructions
If you don't have a style guide, I can note the choices I make so your other documents match
Aftercare: when you've made your changes, I’ll re-edit them at no extra cost
I edit and proofread work you’ve already written. I’m not a ghostwriter, and I don’t write or create content from scratch.
See how my editing process works.
Your expertise stays yours
You’re the expert on your business, so everything I do starts from that. My job is to make your writing as clear and easy to follow as possible. I’ll make sure your message comes through, in your own voice. I don’t write your content or check your facts and figures, because that's yours to stand behind. If an edit might change your meaning, I’ll flag it and check with you first. When your work comes back, it still sounds like your business, just clearer and ready to use.
What my clients say and what I’ve worked on
“I had reached out to Tara for her editing services only a few days before an important deadline. She took only a couple of hours to come back to me with an estimate. When I mentioned our timelines, Tara went above and beyond to turn it around in less than 48 hours, and over her weekend. I was impressed with her ability to organize the content and very happy with the end result.”
“Tara provides an efficient, accurate editing service. She is responsive and turns work around quickly, even going the extra mile to research our questions and provide informed suggestions. I would recommend her for editing projects both large and small.”
“An extremely thorough job. Tara not only found errors both subtle and egregious, but enforced a level of consistency of format and punctuation that raised the professionalism of the entire document.”
Cybersecurity and technology analyst content
Market-landscape and category reports across security domains, vendor technical reports, buyer’s guides, and thought-leadership and business-case analyses.
B2B whitepapers and industry reports
Survey-based whitepapers on workforce productivity, AI adoption, and labor trends, data-driven decision papers, and multi-section annual industry reports.
Marketing and brand copy
Marketing collateral, brand and campaign copy, customer-facing content, case studies, and event materials.
Business plans, proposals, and reports
Business plans and funding proposals, company and board reports, and project-management documents.
Employee benefits and insurance research
Trade and feature articles for a benefits publication, broker and employer survey reports, carrier sales and market-share reports, and product-trend analyses.
HR and workplace content
Employee handbooks, workplace policies, occupational health and safety guidance, and workplace wellness materials.
What it costs
Pricing is simple and all-inclusive, with no add-ons or surprises.
Questions people often ask
Can you edit to our brand or house style guide?
Yes. Send me your brand or house style guide and I'll edit to it, from spelling and terminology to tone and formatting. If you follow AP or another standard, I'll work to that instead. If you don't have a style guide, I'll keep your writing consistent and note the choices I make, so your other documents can match.
Do you write content, or only edit it?
I edit and proofread writing you've already created. I'm not a copywriter or a ghostwriter, so I won't write your content or create it from scratch. If you have a draft, I'll make it clearer and more consistent and get it ready to use.
Can you meet a deadline?
Often, yes. Tell me your deadline when you get in touch, and I'll be honest about what's realistic. Turnaround depends on the length of the work and how busy I am, so I'll confirm a date before we start and then keep to it. I'm used to working to business deadlines.
Is our work kept confidential, and can you sign an NDA?
Yes. Your work, and the fact that you've worked with me, stays private unless you tell me otherwise. I'm happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement if you or your company need one.
Do you check our facts and data?
No. You're the expert on your business, so I don't verify your facts, figures, or claims. If something looks inconsistent, I'll flag it for you to check. The accuracy stays in your hands.
Do you take on small jobs and ongoing work?
Both. I take on one-off documents and larger projects, and I work with some businesses regularly. Whether it's a single proposal or a steady stream of reports, get in touch and tell me what you need.
Ready when you are
When a document carries your business’s name, it’s worth getting the writing right. I’ll give your report, proposal, white paper, or marketing copy a final, careful read so it’s ready to send. Whenever you’re ready, I’d be glad to hear what you’re working on.
If it’s your website that needs editing, see my website copy editing.