Ms Abigail Watson | Editing, proofreading
- Website
- watsoneditorial.co.uk
- Organisation
- Watson Editorial
- Job title
- Freelance editor and proofreader
- Membership Grade
- Advanced Professional Member
About Abigail
I am an experienced copy editor and proofreader with a background in translation. I've been running my own business since 2013.
I mostly work on projects in the fields of climate change, the energy sector and education, and my clients include international organisations, Government departments, publishing companies and communications agencies.
Services
- Copy editing
- Proofreading
- Editorial project management
Experience
Recent clients include:
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- Department for Education
- UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning
- EQ Communications
I have also worked in house:
- Editor (Modern Foreign Languages) at Pearson, 2015–2016
- Trainee at the European Parliament (English and Irish Translation Unit and Editing Unit), 2014–2015
- Trainee at the Council of Europe, March–April 2014
Qualifications
MA Translation & Professional Language Skills, University of Bath
BA Multilingual Studies (French, German and Italian)
Memberships
Active member of the International Association of Conference Translators
Advanced professional member of CIEP
Testimonials
Where linguistic correction is concerned, Ms Watson showed herself to have a good grasp of syntax, style and register, as well as an appreciation of the need to tread the fine line between under- and over-editing. She edited a wide variety of document types to an extremely high standard, showing great attention to detail and demonstrating excellent research skills.
- Helen Swallow, Head of the Editing Unit, European Parliament
I have had the pleasure of working with Abby both as an in-house and freelance editor. She is highly dedicated to her craft and is one of the loveliest people to work with. Editorially she's astute, considerate, an expert linguist with a keen eye for detail. When faced with challenges Abby works hard to come up with solutions and to think around the issue. When working with others Abby cares deeply about good communication, about understanding the different perspectives others have and is very respectful of people's skill-sets and what each team member brings to a project.
- Louise Morris, Pearson
Abby is a huge asset to our team. Her attention to detail is second to none. She is highly professional and, importantly, is also a pleasure to work with. I would have no hesitation in recommending Abby.
- James Garland, Managing Director at EQ Communications
Service(s)
Specialisms
Client types
Associated skills
Disclaimer note
The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.