About me

Dear Mrs Leeson,

I spotted your advertisement for the post of Proofreader at The Marketing Practice on the Creative Pool website and would like to apply for the job.

I have twelve years of experience as an editor, working on both print and web publications, with a particular emphasis on web delivery. I have received training in both copy-editing and proofreading from the Publishing Training Centre and am well versed in the use of British Standard markup.

During my six years at Amazon.co.uk, I commissioned and proofread articles and reviews by freelance writers, as well as writing copy myself. At the National Strategies I was responsible for proofreading and copy-editing both print and web products, as well as managing a team of editors, insisting on the highest standards of accuracy and adherence to house style.

I am a self-motivated and diligent editor with a keen eye for detail, a thorough understanding of good print and web practice, and a passion for well written plain English.

I feel I would be an excellent fit for this role and would greatly appreciate an opportunity to discuss it further with you.

Yours sincerely,

Duncan Thomson.