Where Creativity Meets Clarity
Welcome to Proof and Polish! Your words matter—whether you're an, author, business, or blogger, I provide professional proofreading and editing services to ensure your writing is clear, polished, and error-free. With some very gentle tweaks of your carefully crafted words, I will assist you through the final draft of your writing so you can put your best words forward.
My Story
My name is Rose Ann Bernatovich (a.k.a. Rose). I am a book nerd who loves the written word in all its forms, from contemporary to classic. The various genres of writing, such as fiction and non-fiction, business or media writing, including blogs and websites, academic writing, and the metric forms of poetry, all fascinate me and are endlessly intriguing.
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When I'm not nerding out over words, I'm walking in a verdant park or by a placid beach, which provides me with inspiration for my own writing and painting. I am quite taken with writing little Haikus when I have the time. Also, I love music and enjoy reading the lyrics; they can be so poetic and expressive.
Editing, Proofreading, Formatting & Consultation Services
At Proof and Polish, I offer professional editing and proofreading services tailored for manuscripts, business professionals, and creative writers. Whether you're preparing a manuscript, fine-tuning a business report, or submitting an academic paper, I’ll help you present your best work with clarity, polish, and precision.
Editing
Polish your writing at the sentence and paragraph level while keeping your unique voice intact. Whether you're working on a dissertation, business proposal, novel, or web content, I’ll refine your words for clarity, tone, and impact.
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Line editing for readability, style, and consistency
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Rewriting awkward or unclear sentences
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Refining word choice and sentence structure
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Ensuring tone and voice are appropriate for the audience
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Light developmental feedback (as needed)
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Ready to refine your writing?
Proofreading
Get that final set of eyes on your work before you hit “send” or “submit.” I’ll review your text carefully for surface-level issues so your writing is clean, correct, and ready to shine.
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Correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Fixing typos and formatting inconsistencies
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Ensuring accuracy in headings, lists, and references
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Spot-checking for consistency in tense, capitalization, and usage
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Final check before submission or publication
Need a fresh set of eyes? I’ll help polish your final draft.
Formating
Presentation matters. I’ll make sure your document is visually consistent, well-organized, and aligned with any required style guides.
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Formatting academic papers (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
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Standardizing headings, margins, fonts, and spacing
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Designing clean layouts for business documents and resumes
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Ensuring manuscript consistency for agents or publishers
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Preparing professional PDFs, web-ready files, and print layouts
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Let’s get your formatting just right—request a quote today.
Consultation
Not sure what you need or how to begin? I offer personalized guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
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Project assessments to determine editing or proofreading needs
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One-on-one discussions via email or video
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Outlining support for academic or creative work
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Feedback on publishing goals, submission guidelines, or formatting requirements
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Suggestions for revisions or next steps​
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📞 Let’s talk about how I can support your goals—book a consultation.