The Final Flourish

The Final Flourish provides a proofreading service for all forms of writing.

Even the best writers can be blind to their own mistakes. Various sets of eyes can still sometimes miss grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. That’s why The Final Flourish is needed for the final filter, to carefully scrutinise the final draft and ensure the wording is professional and credible.

In all instances, whether it’s a large or small document or manuscript, presentation is important. Embarrassing mistakes are a sign of inept, careless or unprofessional writing. By submitting the final draft to The Final Flourish, both experienced and amateur writers can be confident of perfection in the important final stage before their document is presented or published.

Publishers don’t want to spend time correcting typos and grammatical errors in submitted manuscripts. Self-publishers don’t want their name and reputation to be marred by embarrassing mistakes.

Feel confident that your corporate reports and documents are perfectly presented, reflecting the professionalism of your organisation.

About The Final Flourish

The Final Flourish is owned and operated by Robyn Mitchell.

Robyn has always been fascinated by words. At school she excelled in English and French, the first indication of her passion for the meaning of words and how they relate to other words.

Love of the French language led to many years of French language classes in Australia and holidays in France spent in language school classrooms in Montpellier, Carcassonne and Sancerre.

When learning French there’s an expression ‘faux amis’ which translates to ‘false friends’. This relates to French words that look the same as English words but don’t have the same meaning. For example, the verb ‘attendre’ means to wait, not to attend; ‘la journée’ is the day, not the journey; ‘les bras’ means the arms, not the bras etc. It’s very easy to make a simple mistake in writing, whether through speed, stress, or just reading and rereading the same document. Artificial intelligence and software programs may appear to be your friends, but they can also allow mistakes to slip through. For instance, leaving out the word ‘not’ can change the meaning of a sentence dramatically. It can be a mistake to trust false friends. A professional human will give your work the final flourish it deserves.

Robyn has honed her skill working in legal offices and for many years in a major corporation where she was the final set of eyes for reports, newsletters, website content, media releases and inter-office communications.

Through The Final Flourish, Robyn has proofread documents and manuscripts for first-time and published authors, as well as writers who want a professional finish for a document for their personal use.

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Testimonials

Have you ever read a published book that includes embarrassing typos? That’s because the publisher skimped on paying someone like Robyn Mitchell to do a final proofread of the manuscript. She has the ‘eagle eyes’ to pick up errors and inconsistencies that even the best copyeditors (who do 99.99% of the initial editing on screen) will miss. That remaining 0.01% of errors might not sound like much but typically translates to 20 or more errors in an entire book, and these completely undermine the authority and credibility of the author in the eyes of readers. Inexperienced writers might not see the value of paying for that ‘final filter’ of a dedicated proofreader until after suffering the humiliation of armchair pedants picking holes in their years of otherwise brilliant work. Don’t learn that lesson the hard way! I highly recommend you hire Robyn to find the errors you can’t see yourself because you are too close to your own work.

Dr Euan Mitchell(former senior editor for a major publisher)

A meticulous proofreader whose attention to detail is nothing short of superb, Robyn draws on her passion and extensive knowledge of the English language to consistently deliver outstanding work.

Lyn Yeowart(Professional Writer and Editor)

I have written three novels, the first two, ‘Final Custody’ and ‘Terminal Greed’, both best sellers for Hodder Headline. My third in the series, ‘Lure of Fools Gold’ is soon to be released. I employed the services of The Final Flourish to proofread each of them and I must say after writing, rewriting and rewriting, the eagle eye of Robyn Mitchell missed nothing and I have no hesitation in employing Robyn and The Final Flourish on my next book which I am currently working on.

George Elliott(Novelist)

Recommendations

If you love to lose yourself in a good book, try these best-selling authors –

Euan Mitchell

Euan self-published his first book, Feral Tracks, in 1998 after being rejected by 25 literary agents and publishers. It became an independent bestseller, was short-listed for a readers’ choice award and optioned for a movie by an independent film company. He has since written numerous other books and e-books, and helped others to self-publish their manuscripts.

George Elliott

Race car champion, pilot, producer, actor – the list of accreditations for this best-selling author is very impressive. George draws on his experience and extensive research to take the reader on a fast-paced ride. The central character, the loveable Jimmy Devlin, is fearless but credible and his adventures continue to thrill, from one book to the next.

Lyn Yeowart

The Silent Listener, Lyn’s first book, was a runaway success, published in four countries – Australia, the United Kingdom, France and Russia. It’s dark, gripping and impossible to put down. Beautifully written in any language, this book is enthralling, with unexpected twists an added bonus. I can honestly say this is one of the best books I’ve ever read (and I’ve read a lot).

Alexandra Lapierre

As her name suggests, Alexandra Lapierre is a French author, but her books are also published in many languages, including English. She studied in America and currently lives in Paris with a long list of best-sellers to her credit. Her books focus on historical figures, in particular women who are strong, historically important and noted for overcoming the challenges of their times.

Contact

Email

info@thefinalflourish.com.au

Postal Address

PO Box 2117, Brighton, Victoria 3186