About PCI
Over the years I have built a reputation as a reliable, confidential and meticulous proofreader. I have helped hundreds of students with proofreading essays, dissertations and theses, ensuring that their document reads professionally and is academically correct.
Online proofreading service in Ireland
I specialise in academic editing and proofreading, principally for PhD theses and master’s dissertations. The quality of the language and grammar can affect your mark by as much as 10%. Don’t waste marks in 2025 needlessly.
That said I also have a wide range of business clients also in all sectors including tech, finance, sustainable development, governance and healthcare.
PhD proofreading
I offer a thorough PhD thesis proofreading and editing service.
Academic proofreading
I work on all types of academic documents including theses, dissertations, essays and assignments.
Novel/book proofreading
Novels and books are a favourite of mine. Polish your work!
What I check:
-Grammar
-Spelling
-Punctuation
-Sentence structure
-Word choice
-Academic tone
-Academic style
More about my experience and qualifications:
I have 15 years of proofreading and copyediting experience. In terms of qualifications I have a TEFL teaching certificate, a post-graduate degree (honours) in English Literature and Linguistics, post graduate certificate in creative writing (University of Glasgow) and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Oxford Brookes. Find out more about me here.
Why Choose Me
Have a look around for more information about my editing services. Although I am based in Dublin, I work with clients all over Ireland and globally thanks to the reach of the internet.
Fast turnaround times
A range of options to suit you. Get in touch to find out more.
Meticulous, friendly and professional service
Built on 15 years of experience in the proofreading and editing industry.
Affordable rates
Up to 50% more affordable than other Irish companies – without compromising on quality.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make changes?
I use the ‘Track changes’ feature in Word.
How long will it take?
A thesis of 20,000 words will take 3-4 working days and a PhD will take between 6-8 working days.
Do I have to sit down with you while you proofread?
No, that is not necessary, we liaise with each other by email or phone.
Do you make format and layout changes?
No, I do not change margins, change or add tables or alignment.
What happens if you are not familiar with the subject matter?
I have ample experience in the humanities and areas of science and technology. Proofreading does not require a deep understanding of the subject matter, but copy editing may, in which case I will contact you if I have any questions.
How do I pay?
50% before I start and 50% on completion. This is by bank deposit into an Irish account. If you are overseas I accept Paypal.
Do you offer extra fast turn around times?
Yes I do. If you need a thesis proofread in two days or less there is an slight additional charge.
I don’t speak English well can you write my thesis for me?
I am afraid I offer proofreading and editing services ONLY, I do not write theses.
How can I send my thesis to you?
By email or with Google Docs or Dropbox if the document is too large to send by email (generally over 20 MB).
Do you check references?
I can do basic in-text citation (bracketed references) checking, but I cannot check the style, layout and if there are errors or omissions in the reference list.
Testimonials
Some testimonials from satisfied customers.
Hello Michael, Thank you so much for your corrections and comments. I am finishing to apply and analyse corrections, so far so good. Thank you so much for your thorough job. It’s good when someone else looks at the thesis with the fresh pair of eyes and correct mistakes. I really appreciate it. A big thanks.
Alycia, UCD, Dublin.
This service very good. My paper have many mistake before, but now is much better. He fix grammar and make sentence more clearer. Fast work and very helpful. I get better grade because of this. Thank you so much!
Mohammed Abbas, DIT.
You have done a thorough job and I have a much cleaner copy starting to appear. Thank you. I can already see passages of text in the early chapters which aren’t necessary.
K.D. Muir, Malahide. Author of ‘The Rugby Blanket’.
What are you waiting for?
Get in touch with me today to get a personalised proofreading quote.
My work in numbers
documents edited
1,435
happy clients
427
years of experience
15+
offices worldwide
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