I'm a lover and crafter of words with an eagle eye for errors. Some may call me a geek when I grimace at bad grammar, wince at a misspelled word, or explode at an errant apostrophe. That's how much words mean to me.
I'm based in Surrey, and here to help, whether you're a start-up, a small business, a growing or established brand, or an agency that needs a personable but pedantic freelance copy editor.
I also write. I love to write. If it's copy you want, I will listen to your story and write it with you, or for you.
Meet Chrys
Wordologist
What I specialise in
Testimonials
"Sometimes you're so close to the copy it can take a fresh pair of eyes to refine it and ensure it's as precise and accessible as possible. With an acute attention to detail, and the versatility to quickly adapt to different clients' house styles, Chrys ensures our copy is as effective as it can be. Whether brand or campaign copy, for website or report, she helps to elevate that engaging copy from good to great."
Gavin Ireland,
Creative Partner,
Karoshi
“With Chrys’s expert eye for words and grammar and her amazing attention to detail, she was able to help us create a strong and consistent tone to our copy and correct mistakes that we didn’t even know were there. We’re thrilled with the result and can’t believe what a difference a few small changes can make.”
Kyn Taylor,
Creative Director,
Cai and Kyn
"Working with Chrys for her editing and proofreading skills has proved invaluable for many projects I’ve delivered over the years. Not only does Chrys vastly improve how things are written, but she also catches those pesky mistakes that somehow go unspotted after rounds of proofreading by others.
The importance of well-written copy is an absolutely essential aspect to any brand communication, and Chrys’s experience and expertise in this area is indispensable."
Jo Pitts, Creative Production Manager, Aman
"I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word."
Emily Dickinson
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"I cannot recommend Word Surgery enough. Chrys has been an absolute star, with her professional approach, devotion to detail, and style of writing. Now we have copy that we are truly proud of. Thank you.”