About me
Robert Francis Hook is qualified by the NCTJ and has worked extensively on newspapers and magazines in the UK before turning freelance.
SUBBING SERVICE FOR MAGAZINES AND PR AGENCIES:
Although based in the UK, RFH has accepted work from all over the world, including Europe and Asia. As an online sub, he is well accustomed to receiving and sending copy electronically.
Your publication's copy can be thoroughly checked for the following:
- Accuracy
- Grammar
- Readability
- House style
- Consistency
- Potential legal issues
If necessary, copy can be totally rewritten, and facts double-checked. Headlines and captions can be added, if required. Pull-quotes and standfirsts a speciality! Furthermore, spotting design issues such as 'widows' and 'orphans' are all part of his long experience in publishing.
Publications that have enjoyed the benefit of RFH's services include:
- Business and lifestyle titles
- Airline and tourism magazines
- Medical journals
- National and regional TV listings
- Pull-outs and specials
Fees can be set by the hour, day, volume of work, or per project. Please visit the website referred to at the top of the page for an overview.
Whether it's regular or occasional work that you have to offer, RFH will be there to help you make the best impression you can with your publication.
PROOFREADING SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS:
RFH also offers a proofreading service for individuals. Having your work proofread by someone experienced in journalism offers several advantages. First, a seasoned sub-editor bring a keen eye for detail, helping to catch grammatical errors, inconsistencies, and unclear phrasing that you might overlook. His expertise can enhance the overall clarity and flow of your writing, ensuring it resonates well with your audience.
Typical projects which are ideal for this proofreading service are:
- Medical, research and academic papers
- Website content
- Business documents
- Translated works that require 'cleaning up'
Any document that is intended to be shared with others will benefit from being proofread. Whether you're an author, student, professional, or business owner, this proofreading service is tailored to meet your specific needs. Your documents will be honed to perfection, with an emphasis on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format.
Remember!
- It is very difficult to proofread your own work.
- It is very easy to introduce new errors when you correct it.
Skills
Editing, Editorial Design, Proof Reading, sub-editing
Sector Experience
Magazines & Comics, Newspapers