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PDF Transcript Proofreading Services
Hassle free.
Fast, flexible, and fair.
My Goals
To deliver clean transcripts; on-time turnaround; competitive rates; and clear, hassle-free communication.
Expedites, long-term relationships, overflow/backup, or the occasional one-off, I can accommodate you!
Your final draft will be readable, correct, and polished—and it will reflect you in the best possible way.
Reference Materials Consulted
Margie Wakeman Wells
Margie Wakeman Wells
Margie Wakeman Wells
Margie Wakeman Wells, widely regarded as the preeminent grammar and punctuation authority of the court reporting profession, shaped much of the way I understand transcript punctuation.
Her book, Bad Grammar/Good Punctuation, is considered one of the definitive references for punctuating legal transcripts and continues to guide best practices across the industry.
Merriam-Webster
Margie Wakeman Wells
Margie Wakeman Wells
Merriam-Webster is the preferred dictionary for court reporters because it reflects current American usage and provides clear, consistent guidance on spelling, hyphenation, and word forms. Its alignment with industry-standard references ensures accuracy and defensibility in legal transcripts.
I will always correct toward Merriam-Webster's main entry and not acceptable variants. (For example, I will suggest "email" instead of "e-mail"; "moneys" instead of "monies"; and "health care" instead of "healthcare," unless I am directed otherwise by you.)
The Process
Set Your Deadline and Specify Preferences
Set Your Deadline and Specify Preferences
Set Your Deadline and Specify Preferences
Within your email, specify the requested deadline for the return of your transcript. Is there anything you need to advise me about (for example, the witness' English is poor)? Do you have any special instructions or specific style preferences you would like me to follow? Tell me how you want things done, and that will drive the work. You're the boss!
Submit Your PDF Transcript
Set Your Deadline and Specify Preferences
Set Your Deadline and Specify Preferences
Only after we have communicated, you have verified my availability, and we have formally agreed to work together, please email your PDF transcript to catladyproofreading@gmail.com.
Please ensure your transcript has been carefully scoped and spell-checked prior to sending.
Receive it—On Time, Every Time!
Set Your Deadline and Specify Preferences
Receive it—On Time, Every Time!
Fast, precise, and hassle free! Your annotated transcript will be returned to you via email on or before your requested deadline with clean and simple annotations that align with your personal style and preferences.
Promotion for First-time Clients
For first-time clients only, you can "try before you buy"!
I will proofread your first 20 pages (standard turnaround) at no cost to you. I can either deduct 20 pages from your first invoice; or I can stop at page 20, return your annotated PDF at no charge, and have you confirm that we're a good "fit" before proceeding further.
Rate Information
All rates below reflect a maximum 25-line (or less) page.
*3-DAY STANDARD TURNAROUND
$0.55 PER PAGE
For example, if a transcript is received by 5:00 PM Eastern time on Monday, it will be returned by 5:00 PM Eastern time on Thursday.
*2-DAY EXPEDITE TURNAROUND
$0.75 PER PAGE
For example, if a transcript is received by 5:00 PM Eastern time on Monday, it will be returned by 5:00 PM Eastern time on Wednesday.
*1-DAY EXPEDITE TURNAROUND
$0.85 PER PAGE
For example, if a transcript is received by 5:00 PM Eastern time on Monday, it will be returned by 5:00 PM Eastern time on Tuesday.
*SAME-DAY TURNAROUND
SAME DAY IF RECEIVED BY 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME
$0.95 PER PAGE
For example, if a transcript is received by 12:00 PM Eastern time, it will be returned by 11:59 PM Eastern time that same day.
*IMMEDIATE TURNAROUND
SAME DAY (ASAP OR WITHIN YOUR SPECIFIED DEADLINE)
$1.05 PER PAGE
This is my "drop everything and read now " rate.
*"DAYS" ABOVE ARE CALENDAR DAYS AND INCLUDE WEEKENDS.
Policies
TECHNICAL TRANSCRIPTS
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRING EXTRA CARE
TECHNICAL TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts heavy on technical, medical, or "expert" jargon may incur an up charge of $0.10 per page.
Any necessary up charge will be discussed with you prior to completion.
SPECIAL PRICING
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRING EXTRA CARE
TECHNICAL TRANSCRIPTS
All-colloquy, non-Q and A transcripts (hearings, motions, interviews, voir dire, et cetera) will incur an automatic up charge of $0.10 per page.
For transcripts which are 26 or 28 lines per page, your page count will be adjusted accordingly using a mathematical computation, roughly an additional $0.05 per page.
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRING EXTRA CARE
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRING EXTRA CARE
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRING EXTRA CARE
If a transcript requires extra care and the scope of work becomes more of an "editing" than a proofreading job, a suggested up charge may be proposed to compensate for my extra time. Once determined by me that this is warranted, it will be discussed with you prior to completion. This ensures that there will be no "surprises" or unexpected additional charges when you receive my invoice. Ever.
Invoicing & Payment Information
Invoicing
My invoicing and payment service is Wave Financial. For established clients, invoicing is issued twice monthly—on the 1st and 15th—via emailed invoices through Wave Financial.
Jobs received between the 1st and 14th are invoiced on the 15th. Jobs received between the 15th and the last day of the month are invoiced on the 1st.
Payment in full is due within 15 calendar days of receiving the invoice.
Payment Options
Your invoice will be sent by email through Wave and will include a secure payment portal with multiple payment options, including bank transfer, debit card, and major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover).
If you prefer, payment may also be made via Zelle (my preference), Venmo, or PayPal. QR codes to pay via these three methods are found to the right and below. Please note that checks are not accepted.
For new or one-time clients, the first invoice must be paid in full before any additional work will be considered. This invoice is issued upon completion of the first job and is due upon receipt. After a client relationship is established, invoices are issued twice monthly, with a 15-day payment window.
Zelle
Venmo
PayPal
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