Copy-editing and proofreading
I started out as an occasional freelance proofreader while studying for my masters degree in International Law at the University of Edinburgh. Since going freelance full time in 2014, the work I’ve edited, copy-edited and proofread has been pleasingly wide ranging, from technical legal documents to marketing copy, to academic papers across the arts, sciences, humanities and social sciences.
These days, a little over half of my work is academic - PhD and masters theses, articles on a wide range of subjects, and in-house proofreading for a quarterly scientific journal - but with my specialisms in British, European and international law, I also work with businesses and translation companies. I also have plenty of experience both copy-editing and proofreading documents either in translation, or by authors with English as a second language.
I am currently available to take on new clients - for rates, turnaround times, and to discuss what you need, please do get in touch.
I am an entry-level member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders.
Academic Proofreading
Many academic institutions have in-depth rules about what a proofreader may or may not do to ensure that everything a student hands in is their own work. Essentially, while I can check your spelling, grammar, formatting, prose register and citation style, I can’t change any substantive things (even if they’re clearly inaccurate), add citations, or rewrite anything. Transparency is key - with every piece of work I do, but particularly here - so I’ll usually use Microsoft Word’s “track changes” function so you can see every change I make, and I’m happy to provide references from previous clients.
I can sometimes offer student discounted rates, or speedier than usual turnaround times, in case you’re on a tight deadline. Do contact me if you’d like more details.
Header image: Dietmar Rabich, Spiralbinderücken -- 2022 -- 9722, CC BY-SA 4.0