Welcome! I'm Carrie Sargent. I'm glad you are here!
Like Ramona Quimby, the children’s book character created by the great Beverly Cleary, I “require accuracy from books as well as people.” I won the school spelling bee in fifth grade and have been shamelessly pointing out and correcting written content ever since. There is no better way to channel that zeal than to proofread and copyedit professionally!
Specializing in refining grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax, my need for correctness complements your need for effective communication. I work with a wide range of content including blog posts, Substack publications, newsletters, emails, marketing material, podcast show notes and transcripts, fiction, nonfiction, and even the occasional Christmas card. Helping ensure your writing is clear, polished, and professional, I’m committed to delivering high-quality results while preserving your unique voice and style, so your message comes through exactly as intended.
In addition to my proofreading and copyediting expertise, I have over seventeen years of professional experience in education. My career combines seven years as a third-grade teacher, eleven years dedicated to raising my family and volunteer work, and ten years as a paraprofessional in a Kindergarten classroom. Teaching reading and writing for seventeen years has given me a unique perspective on language and how we use it—my favorite books are style and usage guides. 🧐
I look forward to collaborating with you. Your words have meaning. Let’s polish them together!
"Great experience. The Final Punctuation did some editing and proof work for my business. Quick turn around! Carrie gave thorough and easy-to-understand direction to improve my materials. I will be using them again and highly recommend." Sharon Cowan, CBSE, CEO Cleaning Business Consulting Group
Why do I need a proofreader or editor?
Why do I need a proofreader or editor in the age of AI?
Sample passages before, during, and after proofreading and editing
Proofreading vs. Copyediting:
Which do you need?
Wondering why there are two different spellings of copyediting on this page? There are actually three acceptable spellings, including copy editing, depending on your choice of dictionary.
Solutions for all writing
We can collaborate on any written content that needs refining. Blog posts, newsletters, emails, marketing materials, fiction, nonfiction—even Christmas cards!
Pricing
- Pricing is customizable. Prices are listed as a guide.
- Pricing varies by level of editing requested.
- Prices listed are per page; pages are defined as 250 words.
- Pricing will be discussed and agreed upon before project begins.
- Is your project less than a page? Don't feel like counting words? No problem - contact me for a quote.
Proofreading
$3
(per page)
- Typos
- Double words
- Grammatical errors
- Punctuation errors
- Capitalization errors
- Misspelled words
- Formatting issues
Light
Copyediting
$4
(per page)
- Correct grammar, syntax, and usage
- Point out wordy passages
- Clarify confusing terms
- Ask about factual inconsistencies
Medium
Copyediting
$5
(per page)
- Revise grammar, syntax, and usage
- Suggest revisions in wordy passages
- Ask for or suggest definitions for confusing terms
- Ask about and use references to verify/correct factual inconsistencies
- Ask about faulty organization and gaps in logic
Heavy
Copyediting
$6
(per page)
- Correct and revise grammar, syntax, and usage
- Rewrite wordy passages
- Ask for or supply definitions for confusing terms
- Verify and revise factual inconsistencies
- Ask about or fix faulty organization and gaps in logic
Discounts available for proofreading and editing bundles!
Your words have meaning. Let's polish them together.
Contact me today for precision proofreading, personal editing, and professional results.
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