Proof Xpress™

A new service that is ideal for those wishing to save themselves — or their business — embarrassment and costly reprints before going public. Click here to see some of my favourite howlers for examples of how it can all go oh so terribly wrong.

Designed for all those last-minute or rushed written communications that must make a favourable impression. Including adverts, articles for publication, books and booklets, short brochures/flyers, correspondence, email campaigns, press releases and kits, sales letters, speeches, websites and more.

“But I don’t need a last-minute proofreader!”
Think again. That old adage about having just one opportunity to make a first (and often lasting) impression is seldom more crucial than when it comes to the the written word. Get it wrong, and it could cost you dearly.

All it takes is one single spelling error or seemingly minor grammatical mistake to detract from your overall message and tarnish your or your company’s image.

As soon as they spot an error (and they will) or come across awkward language, your target readers will:

• be confused or irritated;
• think that you are partially illiterate;
• or remarkably inconsiderate;
• immediately form a negative impression of you…
• …one that is almost impossible to overcome.

All that work, all that energy, but still your credibility is lost in an instant. Which seems a real shame when it is so easily avoidable. Simply by detecting mistakes or inconsistencies before it’s too late.

“Yes, but I always use a spellchecker…”
That's great! So do I. But, really, don't rely on spellcheckers or grammar checkers. Neither is fail-safe, and they can only compare words to those that they have on file. They do not consider the meaning and impact of words in context, either. In fact, they have been shown to miss even the most obvious of errors.

So how can you guarantee that your text is safe?
Order your Proof Xpress™ service RIGHT NOW and get an expert to give your written materials a quick once-over to weed out all those ‘squirmers’!

As easy as ABC...
A. Select from the packages below for your proofreading requirements:

B. Email your document[s] to proof [at] mediaminister [dot] co [dot] uk with "ProofXpress" in the subject line, along with a purchase order (if necessary), and tell me about your project. Be sure to include your contact details. I will never, under any circumstances, pass on any of your personal details to any third party. I can accept original work digitally, in most formats but to avoid compatibility problems across IBM PC and Apple Macintosh platforms, I would suggest you sending Rich Text Format [.rtf] files for me to proofread, as there are several word processors that can read and write this file type and viruses can not be transmitted.)

C. Now that your document has successfully been transmitted to me, it’s time to make your payment:

That's it! Now sit back and consider my no-quibble guarantee to you:

The proof is in the guarantee!
Your document will be returned to you in word-perfect condition. If for some ridiculous
reason that it is not, you will be offered a prompt revision at my expense*. No questions asked.
That’s how confident I am that you will be happy with the work I do for you!

* This does not apply to any document that has been altered by the client after receipt from MediaMinister.

Not in a major hurry? My 'no rush' proofreading service costs from just £0.0126 per word, with discounts for large-scale projects, students and ongoing contracts. To obtain a free quote or estimate on your next project, fill out the form on the contact page.