Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are your qualifications?

    Robyn Hooper holds a Bachelor of Arts (English Literature) and has completed a seven-month internship at Hague Publishing as part of her degree.

    In 2024, she completed a Certificate in Applied Copyediting and Proofreading through Australian College.

    She is also an associate member of IPEd.

  • Where is your business based?

    We are based in Perth, Western Australia.

    We work remotely from home via email.

  • What is your turnaround time resume and/or cover letters?

    24 hours to five business days, depending on the complexity.

  • Do you have deals available for different rounds of editing?

    Yes. Feel free to contact us about your needs, we would love to help!

  • How long does proofreading take?

    This is wholly dependent on the length of the work. The longer the manuscript, the longer it takes to proofread.

    We can, for example, proofread approximately 1500 words in one hour, give or take.

  • What style manual do you work to?

    We work to the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition.

    This is a standard industry practice amongst fiction editors.

  • Do you offer a free sample edit?

    Yes, we offer a free sample of 1500 words on our developmental, combine line/ copy editing, and proofreading services.

  • Do you have a payment plan available?

    Yes, we offer payment plans for up to six months for new clients.

    With existing clients, we offer payment plans of up to 12 months.

  • Do we have to book editing services in advance?

    Not necessarily! We do hold one spot open per month for editing clients.

    We do recommend you self-edit as much as possible before sending you work through to us.