Jo Kent, What I do

I offer freelance copywriting, editing and proofreading services to clients in a wide range of industries. Many clients don't quite understand the difference between these three skills, so here's a brief explanation of the role of a copywriter, editor and proofreader.

Copywriter – A copywriter will research and write original, fresh copy for a wide variety of purposes and media. The advantage of using a professional copywriter is that the copy is tailor-made for you, just as you want it. Hiring a professional copywriter is also quicker, cheaper and less stressful than spending hours trying to come up with the right words yourself.

Editor – An editor will check copy for style and grammatical errors, make suggestions about what to change in the copy and rewrite sections of the copy, if necessary. If you have a first draft of a piece of writing, you can ask an editor to take a look at it for you and tidy it up.

Proofreader – A proofreader's job starts just before the copy is published. Whether this means looking at proofs before they go off to the printers or checking web copy before a site goes live, a proofreader will give the copy one last read-through to catch any last-minute typos or formatting errors.