Clare Robinson |
- Job title
- Freelance copyeditor
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Clare
Since 2016, I’ve been offering my clients a range of freelance editorial services on academic and research texts. I also work as a grant reviewer for STEM research proposals. Common topics I work on include:
- medical and life sciences,
- business management and finance,
- education,
- psychology and
- language acquisition.
I’ve summarized my services below. This isn’t an exhaustive list: please do email [email protected] if you have any questions. If you’re not sure what service(s) you need, please also attach a sample document so I can give you my suggestions.
For writers:
- Proofreading and copyediting manuscripts in Word (UK and US English)
- Line editing to improve clarity and flow
- Making sure styles and formatting match university or journal guidelines
- Cross-checking main text with abstract, tables, reference list, etc.
For universities and research bodies, as above, plus:
- Formatting using Word Styles to ensure a professional, consistent appearance
- Drawing up a style guide for consistency across projects
- Plain English editing for technical or jargon-heavy texts
For project managers or managing editors:
- Copyediting in Word (tracked changes, comments), Adobe (PDF markup, BSI symbols) or content management systems
As well as post-graduate degrees in French and language teaching, I have the following editorial training:
- Basic Proofreading (Merit), Publishing Training Centre, 2020
- Proofreading 1, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, 2020
- Copyediting 1, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, 2021
- Copyediting 2, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, 2022
- Medical Editing, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, 2024
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Disclaimer note
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