Ms Clare Richards |
London UK
- [email protected]
- Job title
- Freelance medical/science editor and proofreader
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Clare
With over 30 years of experience in science editing, I have honed my skills in enhancing clarity, accuracy, and consistency in scientific communication. My career has spanned a diverse range of scientific disciplines, allowing me to work with researchers, academics, and industry professionals .
My meticulous attention to detail ensures that work adheres to both journal guidelines and the highest standards of scientific rigour. I am adept at managing the editorial process, working under tight deadlines, and collaborating effectively with authors to facilitate the smooth progression of their work through publication.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to numerous high-impact journals and publications, where I've developed expertise in various citation styles and editorial practices.
I am passionate about promoting science and medicine and continuously seek to improve my knowledge and editorial techniques to support the evolving landscape of scientific publishing.
Media
I am able to provide services for:
- Peer-review manuscripts
- Academic journals
- Medical communications
- Poster presentations
- Abstracts
- Reports
- Educational and training materials
- Newsletters
- Slides
- Online materials
Software
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- LaTeX
Work experience
- Freelance Medical/Scientific Editor/Proofreader March 2022-present
- Editor, Podiatry Now Magazine, The Royal College of Podiatry 1998-2019
- Assistant Editor, The Practitioner GP Magazine, Miller Freeman Prof Ltd 1996-1997
- Assistant Editor, Prescriber GP Magazine, A&M Publishing Ltd 1994-1996
- Desk Editor, STEM Journals, Elsevier Science Ltd (Reed Elsevier) 1991-1994
Qualifications and training
- BSc (Hons) in Biology, King's College, London University
- Introduction to Editorial Skills, Publishing Training Centre
Clients
- Cambridge University Press
- British Journal of Surgery
- Taylor and Francis
- Straive
- Peracto Press
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Disclaimer note
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