
Did you hear about the writer who hired a musician to proofread their book?
Philip proofread my fantasy novella The Darkest Curse and I was so impressed by his attention to detail and the amount of thought he put into it. He caught some glaring inconsistencies, leaving thoughtful comments to make sure there were no continuity errors, which I really appreciated. He also created a detailed style sheet that will come in very useful for any further books in the series, and checked with me before implementing any major word changes. Philip made me feel at ease with his professionalism, the whole process was smooth and enjoyable, and I look forward to working with him again in future!
– Rachel Rowlands, Editor and Author
Okay, that wonderful review might have had more to do with my editorial training than my music degree, but who’s to say for sure?

Philip Ridgers
Proofreader
Developmental editor
Musician
Avid fantasy reader!

Then: pianist

Now: word tuner
I retrained as an editor because I love stories. Stories full of imagination and magic, with plot twists that make my head spin.
Stories like yours.
A bit more about me
- Member of the type 1 diabetes club since 1990
- Proud dad to an amazing(ly demanding) toddler
- Former accompanist and piano teacher
- I still love the piano!
- I read widely, but my favourite genre is fantasy