Copyediting and proofreading by a human.

Hi, I'm Lynsey, a copy editor and proofreader with over twenty years of experience in corporate communications.

I work on all kinds of content, including websites, reports, policy documents, internal comms, social media – anything corporate-y.

(If you're looking for an academic or book editor, check out the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading's Directory of Editorial Services.)

Lynsey Cox, freelance copy editor and proofreader

Humanise your AI content.

Send your AI-assisted copy my way, and I'll turn it into human-centric, on-brand content your audiences will appreciate.

Awesome business benefits await.

A strong editorial process is what turns your AI‑assisted drafts into content people trust. At a time when trust feels fragile, it's reassuring for your audiences to know that what you say is accurate, reliable, and based on real, lived experience.

High-quality content converts more effectively, strengthens your brand voice, and helps you stand out in a crowded digital landscape.

Here’s what my freelance copyediting and proofreading services bring to your content:

clear and inclusive language that resonates with your audiences
clarity of message
a consistent tone of voice
potentially costly errors averted
flexible support (hire me as and when)
a fresh perspective on your content.

Let's chat

A flexible service for all your wordy problems.

Hire me for a day, half a day or by the hour. Think of me as an extension of your team. I'll get to work quickly to understand your objectives, audiences and desired outcomes.

Copyediting service

Have multiple stakeholders turned your crystal clear prose into muddled messaging? Is your tone of voice buried under the weight of words that have got a bit waffly?

If your words aren't hitting the spot, this service is for you.

Yes please! Take me to copyediting.

Proofreading service

You're almost ready to send your communication out into the world, but the final, final version needs a final check. (I feel your pain.)

Allow me to smooth out any imperfections and liberate you from the voice of doubt.

Sounds good. Take me to proofreading.

Here are some nice things clients have said about me.

"We recently worked with Lynsey to produce a combined report covering two aspects of a survey we conducted on diagnosing dementia. Lynsey was easy to work with and took a pragmatic and flexible approach to accommodate our tight deadline. Her style was collaborative, and Lynsey sought feedback on early drafts to ensure the report was on track, incorporating feedback from colleagues involved.

Lynsey cared about the subject matter and understood the importance of bringing the lived experience of those who had contributed to the survey to the forefront. The finished result was exactly what we hoped for, engaging and accessible. I hope to work with Lynsey again on future projects."

Joann Leeding,

Head of Information and Involvement

Alzheimer's Research UK

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Long-form content: AI boosts efficiency, but humanity builds loyalty

A copyeditor's view on how to use gen-AI to craft helpful, not hollow, content. Algorithms reward content that keeps people reading. The kind that shows you genuinely understand the pressures your audience faces and the decisions they’re trying to make. With long-form content, you can go deep into a topic. Think of it as the slow burn of an idea that unfolds with each paragraph and leaves the reader thinking differently at the end. Organisations can now produce content at pac

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