Proofreading and editing solutions for academics

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Paul Beverley | Editor

Paul is an editor and proofreader, mainly dealing with technical subjects. He offers free computer tools to help you in your own writing and editing.
  • SfEP grade: Advanced Professional Member
  • Keywords: Construction, engineering, maths, science
  • Get in touch: Contact Paul via email or his website

Ayesha Chari | Editor

Ayesha specialises in copy-editing, enjoys building bridges between authors and readers, and delights in working with publishers in the art of crafting books.
  • SfEP grade: Advanced Professional Member
  • Keywords: Academic, biomedicine, books, copy-editing, humanities, journals, non-fiction, non-native English, social sciences, substantive editing
  • Get in touch: Contact Ayesha via her SfEP Directory listing

John Ingamells | JMI Editorial

John offers copy-editing and proofreading services. He has extensive experience in financial services and government. He also works extensively with non-native writers of English.
  • SfEP grade: Professional Member
  • Keywords: Academic, economics, finance, government, international, non-native
  • Get in touch: Get in touch by email or visit his website

Richard Hutchinson | Copy-editor and Proofreader

Richard specialises in scientific and technical academic books, journals, and educational material, but is happy to turn his hand to anything to do with words.​
  • SfEP grade: Advanced Professional Member
  • Keywords: Computer science, copy-editing, LaTeX, maths, physics, proofreading
  • Get in touch: Contact Richard via his website

Janet MacMillan |  Wordsmith | Editor | Proofreader | Researcher

Janet specialises in proofreading and editing academic and non-fiction work for publishers, academics, law firms, international development agencies, think tanks, government departments, professional services firms, and students.
  • SfEP grade: Advanced Professional Member
  • Keywords: Law, international development, history, politics, international relations, marketing, social sciences, humanities
  • Get in touch: Contact Janet at janetmacmillanwordsmith.com and editingglobally​

Claire Morrison | Proofreader and Editor

Claire specialises in proofreading and editing business and marketing material, news and features, websites, handbooks, newsletters, scripts, e-books (fiction or non-fiction) and policy documents.
  • SfEP grade: Intermediate Member
  • Keywords: Business, news, education, healthcare, mental health, travel, wildlife, websites, social media, scripts, marketing, advertising, magazines
  • Get in touch: Contact Claire via email or call 07904 394956

Sarah Patey | Le Mot Juste

Sarah Patey of Le Mot Juste specialises in editing educational and academic material, especially language teaching (French, German, English) and history. Academic theses considered, but lots of notice, please!
  • SfEP grade: Advanced Professional Member
  • Keywords: Academic, editing, education, French, German, history, humanities 
  • Get in touch: Email Sarah or find out more at le-mot-juste.co.uk

Dee Scholey | Copy-editor and Proofreader

Dee is an experienced copy-editor and proofreader working mainly on academic texts and non-fiction books covering a broad range of subjects.
  • SfEP grade: Professional Member
  • Keywords: International development, social sciences, humanities, arts, music, film, health. 
  • Get in touch: Email Dee or visit her website at www.vitalediting.co.uk

Mary Sheridan | Copy-editor and Proofreader

Mary is an all-rounder across many academic fields, and has experience with corporate and marketing materials. Although her background is within the natural sciences and related fields, she is happy to consider most subjects.
  • SfEP grade: Professional Member
  • Keywords: Copy-editing, proofreading, earth sciences, life sciences, academic, education, medicine
  • Get in touch: Contact Mary via email or her website

Hilary Trick Proofreading

Hilary specialises in proofreading and editing for UK and non-native academics and students. She also works on educational publications, confidential job-related reports, CVs and job applications​.
  • SfEP grade: Intermediate Member
  • Keywords: Academic, accounting, business, commerce, education, environmental studies, finance, geography, geology, humanities, media, nursing, social science, student
  • Get in touch: Email Hilary or visit her website at hilarytrickproofreading.co.uk

Nick Walton | Biosciences Editor

Nick specialises in language editing of research papers written by non-native English speakers, especially papers  in plant sciences, microbiology, biochemistry and biotechnology.
  • SfEP grade: Professional Member
  • Keywords: Academic, journals, biological science, non-native English
  • Get in touch: Contact Nick via email or LinkedIn