WELCOME
to Good Word Proofreading
for Court Reporters and Transcriptionists
It's hard to proofread your own work.
I'd love to make it easier for you!
ABOUT GOOD WORD
Some of My Story
As a meticulous proofreader, it's my job to help you turn in the cleanest transcripts possible.
As a person who loves both the written and spoken word, it's my pleasure!
In fact, I spent countless hours reading as a child and then dedicated four years to studying for my BA in English Literature. Well, let me be honest: most of the "studying" was reading and writing.
And once I had that ubiquitous English degree, I spent a lot of time trying to find work, which in turn led to a wide variety of jobs in interesting places: a hospital medical records department, an association for the mentally disabled, a jewelry store, a car dealership, and a credit card bank to name a few.
My experience became a mix of organizing, auditing, customer service, proofreading, and project management. I developed a strong interest in horticulture and earned two Certificates of Merit in Ornamental Plants from Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. If you're ever in the area, do make sure to visit! It's a great place.
Along the way, I got married and had a child. That family became my focus for many years, and my son is now grown and soon to be leaving home. I prepared for that moment by completing a course called Transcript Proofreading: Theory and Practice. I earned a Certificate of Excellence and entered my current passion and proofreading business.
So, if you need some help with your transcripts, contact me. I'd love to help you out!
Email me at anne@goodwordproofreading.com
or fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page.
You can also find me on Facebook or Instagram or LinkedIn, using the social media icons at the top and bottom of this page.
I look forward to hearing from you. Have a great day!
If you're interested in starting your own proofreading business, check out Proofread Anywhere's online classes!
RATES
PDF PROOFREADING
Standard: 3 business days @ $.50/page
Rush: 2 business days @ $.65/page
Expedite: 1 business day @$.80/page
PLEASE NOTE: Business days are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, including weekends.
GENERAL POLICIES
Transcripts can be emailed to me in PDF format. They should be scoped and as close to turn-in ready as possible. Do run a spell check program before sending. I will return PDFs with red and yellow markings. Please use the latest Adobe Reader version to capture all my notations.
New clients are encouraged to advise me of their style preferences by completing my Reporter’s Preferences Form. Good communication is the first step in a good relationship.
Standard rates apply to transcripts under 200 pages. For longer, Rush, or Expedite jobs, please contact me for scheduling. Jobs that are split into smaller sections may be billed separately and at different rates, according to when they are received.
Turnaround times are established as part of the job confirmation. Feel free to contact me outside of business hours, but please be aware that I may not always be available to confirm a job right away due to differing time zones and family obligations.
If your expectations change, please let me know as soon as you can. I recognize that life isn't static, and I'll do my best to accommodate you.
BILLING
I send invoices on the 1st and the 15th day of each month for completed services.
New clients are billed immediately after job completion.
Payment is due within 15 days.
