I aim to surpass your expectations - in terms of my communication style and my expertise. I have many repeat clients!

Here are a few reasons why you may want to consider hiring me:
- I have over 25 years' experience in editing/proofing both US and UK English, and of editing/proofing work written by speakers of non-native English
- Between 2014 and 2023, I've edited approximately 3,212,250 words (and rising!) for my principal client, which provides online proofreading and copy-editing services
- I’ve worked on all kinds of subject matter, from arts (education, architecture, business) to medical and tech-related copy
- I’ve copyedited/proofed textbooks, journal articles, abstracts, conference proceedings, reports, university publications (prospectuses, magazines, reports), web copy, blogs, and a whole host more
- I'm proficient in CMoS, AP and AMA styles, among others
- I’m adept at following highly detailed briefs
- I'm an advanced Word user and comfortable with technology
- I have a diploma in copywriting, so I understand tone of voice
- I can occasionally accept jobs at short notice and accommodate jobs with a fast turnaround time
- I treat deadlines with the utmost respect
- I love my work but I'm also a "people person": I enjoy liaising with authors (and non-authors!)
- I've received countless complimentary reviews from satisfied clients. Note I didn’t use ‘complementary’ there ;D

Here's the expanded version:
I'm a full-time copyeditor/proofreader with more than 25 years’ experience under my belt. Between 2014 and 2023, I edited approximately 3,212,250 words (and rising!) for my principal client; many of those jobs required rewriting. I’ve worked on all kinds of subject matter, from arts (education, architecture, business docs) to medical and tech-related copy. In recent years I've worked on numerous business papers/reports/web copy, so I've developed a strong skill set in that area, too. On top of that, I've also edited lots of recipes - I'm quite a foodie :-) I have the ability to absorb information quickly, or read around a particular topic, even if it's an area I'm not particularly knowledgeable in. I guess you could say I'm a good all-rounder...

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Science degree - psychology and philosophy
Diploma in copywriting
(+ initial 2-year in-house training at an established medical publisher)

PAST & PRESENT CLIENTS: Baillière Tindall, Cambridge University Press, Demand Media, Edanz, Ediket, editorr, Holt Saunders, Oxford Language Editing, Oxford University Press, Purecontent, The Charlesworth Group, University of Plymouth, Wordy.

Outside of my work, I’m interested in art & design, antiques & collectibles (mid-century modern, Art Deco, and all things nostalgic/retro), photography, indoor & outdoor plants, reading, nature & the natural world, spirituality, and music of all genres.

If any of the above resonates with what you're seeking, please feel free to get in touch. I look forward to working with you - or simply having a chat about the possibility of working together :)

Work Terms

Full-time freelance (incl. some weekend work), WFH