

Vanessa Macfarlane is a professional English-language proofreader and proof-editor specializing in fiction, nonfiction, and business writing. Based in Switzerland and working internationally, she delivers fast, precise, and reliable proofreading services to publishers, authors, and businesses.


From brochures to websites, safeguard your brand’s reputation with error-free content.

From agent submissions to manuscripts, give your writing the final polish it deserves.

From digital proofs to final print proofs, hire expert proofreading when you need it most.

From multilingual websites to transcriptions, refine your content with native English fluency.

A total joy to collaborate with
My agent recommended Vanessa and I’ve worked with her ever since. She’s so meticulous and a total joy to collaborate with. Her keen eye and thoughtful approach have been invaluable. I certainly wouldn’t trust anyone else with my work!
— Oliver G
Very reliable and detail-oriented
We work with Vanessa under an NDA on technical documents. We totally trust her with all our sensitive product information. She is very reliable and detail oriented and has a good strong understanding of Life Sciences. With her help, we can publish our documents without worrying about mistakes. We highly recommend her.
— Biotech, Zurich
So much more than a proofreader
I can’t recommend Vanessa enough. She goes above and beyond, genuinely understands my work, and gives me so much confidence in my manuscripts. Her support makes the whole process feel easier and less daunting. She is so much more than a proofreader. She’s an absolute gem!
— Emily W



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