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​“I am one of those many fools who paid a huge amount of money for a useless course. I now look on Mike as my mentor as I embark on a career. Thank you Mike.” Emma Steel, Proofreader and International Structural Editor.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course and am so glad that I decided to take it... the whole experience was invaluable. My... proofreading service is now well established and your course played no small part in getting it off the ground.” Hache L. Jones, Proofreader.

“I'd just like to thank you first of all for writing such a great, straight forward guide, and then going above and beyond what I would even expect as a customer by providing us, completely free of charge, updated versions months later!” Rachel Gee, Trainee Proofreader.

“What can I say? Worth every penny and then some! God Bless! This is a fabulous course.” Teresa Richardson, Proofreader.

​“As someone who has effectively been proofreading for thirty years, I found Mike’s No-Nonsense Proofreading Course an invaluable introduction and a very useful practical guide to many aspects of this discipline. I can wholeheartedly recommend it as the ideal starting point, and much more besides.”
Jeremy Meehan, Proofreader.

Before you read her full testimonial, here's a little bit about Emma and what she has achieved in her proofreading career.

Though based in the UK, Emma provides proofreading and editing services to a number of clients around the world, including:

  • A Peruvian newspaper
  • An online Chinese travel guide based in Beijing
  • The online presence of a vegan chef based in Shanghai
  • A rapidly expanding public domain library
  • The Islamic Institute, London

Emma has proofread articles, website content, essays, blogs, itineraries, biographies, novels and resumes. She specialises in working with clients who have English as a second language, from countries as diverse as China, Sweden, Holland and Peru.

Perhaps her proudest achievement is her work proofreading, editing and shaping speeches, articles, blog posts and press releases for Michael Ellenbogen. Michael lives in America and has Young Onset Alzheimer's Disease. He is actively campaigning for increased funding and research into the condition.  I'll let Michael speak for Emma's skill, commitment and professionalism:

"I have Alzheimer's disease and I am an advocate and prolific campaigner for increased research, funding and understanding into the disease in the USA. Without Emma's help in writing and editing I would not be able to do what I do. She always delivers work on time, and to extremely high standards. She has written my speeches which have been presented to Harvard University and many committees and meetings. Emma also co-wrote and co-edited a letter which has been submitted to the United States Congressional Record. With her continued help I have reached more people and had a huge amount of success."

And Michael isn't the only one of Emma's clients delighted with her contributions. She is described as:


  • "Quick, intelligent, and professional."
  • " ... an excellent asset."
  • "... very dedicated, patient and punctual..."
  • "... professional, talented and brilliant."
  • " Emma’s input was pivotal."



Now, let's hear from Emma, herself.

“I am one of those many fools who paid a huge amount of money for a useless course. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and, unfortunately, I didn’t come across Mike’s website until it was too late. We live and learn.

“If anyone is doubting this book, you shouldn’t; it opened so many doors for me. In fact, it changed my life. A cliché, maybe, but if only you knew...

“I now work with clients across the globe and it was Mike that gave me the tools and the confidence to go out there and do it.

“You may remember one teacher at school or college – the one whose class you really looked forward to, the one who you would always do your homework for on time – well, I may have had to wait a few decades but I have found in Mike what most people experience in school: a teacher who inspires.

“I now look on Mike as my mentor as I embark on a career.

“Thank you Mike”


Emma Steel.

The No-Nonsense Proofreading Course

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“As someone who has been proofreading for 30 years, I found Mike’s course an invaluable introduction and a very useful practical guide to many aspects of the discipline. I can wholeheartedly recommend it.” Jeremy Meehan, Proofreader.


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I took your proofreading course because I wanted to start to offer a free proofreading service to self-published writers who are unable to afford a professional service. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and am so glad that I decided to take it before I began offering the service.

I loved your relaxed style and thought the whole experience was invaluable. I also took your advice and joined up with [you'll have to read the eBook to learn about this! Mike]. I get a great deal out of that work as well as making sure that I keep my brain sharp and my eye keen. So thank you. My free proofreading service is now well established and your course played no small part in getting it off the ground.

Hache L. Jones, Proofreader

I'd just like to thank you first of all for writing such a great, straight forward eBook, and then going above and beyond what I would even expect as a customer by providing us, completely free of charge, updated versions months later!

Rachel Gee, Trainee Proofreader

What can I say? Worth every penny and then some! God Bless! This is a fabulous course.

Teresa Richardson, Proofreader

As someone who has effectively been proofreading for thirty years, I found Mike’s No-Nonsense Proofreading Course an invaluable introduction and a very useful practical guide to many aspects of this discipline. I can wholeheartedly recommend it as the ideal starting point, and much more besides.

Jeremy Meehan, Proofreader

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This course actually teaches you how to proofread a real article/story or a piece of fiction which will test your patience, concentration and English language proficiency. I am halfway through but I can already feel that it is an amazing course.
Those twenty proofreading exercises will give you an indication whether you're really up for it or not.

Kevin S.

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I'm glad I purchased this course. It has lots of helpful and practical tips.

Michelle

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I would recommend this course to anyone interested in pursuing a career in proofreading. It has invaluable information.

Susan R.

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I love this purchase! It is exactly as presented...a no-nonsense plan for beginning a career as a freelance proofreader.

Anne D.

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I found the course very helpful indeed. Well written and factual. Thank you it has helped me a lot.

Kim M.

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WOW! I could not be more pleased with this course. I am a complete beginner in regards to proofreading and this course is set up just great. No-nonsense and direct. I can work at my own pace and the contents is very exhaustive in its ability to prepare one for a work in this field. I was a bit daunted by it at first but have gotten into flow that I feel good about. I plan using it for my own writing as well. So many courses are so ridiculous in their costs. This course is like the car that only needs your gas of hard work and willingness to learn.

William Thornton

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Great value. There are so many courses that are wildly expensive that finding this one is a huge relief!

John K.

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Thank you for stripping it all down to basics, in an easy-to-understand manner!

Aime

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I'm loving this proofreading course. It is to the point and it truly delivers great value. I have been transcribing, drafting, editing and proofreading Governance Documents for the US Law Firm I work at in-house since 2013 and confirm it took my proofreading skills to the next level. 

Cristina H.

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I'm confident in my ability thanks to this course. I just started setting up my website last night. Excellent.

Jennifer B.

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This is very good and practical. I love the wealth of materials included.

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Well worth the money. I purchased a 4-part course elsewhere and it cost 4 times the price and has less content than this course.

Elizabeth Amri

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Thank you for creating this affordable course. I'm looking forward to getting my first job as a proofreader.

Martha H.

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A big thank you for your proofreading course. I have learned a great deal.

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The information is great, as it outlines in detail what you need to know to start performing this type of work. It describes how to build your own business. It covers every aspect of the proofreading process. The price is great, a real bargain for all the information that you receive.

Molly G.

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This course actually teaches you how to proofread a real article/story or a piece of fiction which will test your patience, concentration and English language proficiency. I am halfway through but I can already feel that it is an amazing course.

Kevin S.

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