Ms Jane Robson |
- Job title
- Freelance copy-editor
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Jane
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I like to make good books better and try to make their passage into print as smooth as possible for the author and the publisher. I have more than 35 years' experience as a fulltime freelance copy-editor, working on books and journals in the arts and humanities. My degree was in French and Latin literature but my copy-editing has educated me in a wide range of subjects, from the ancient world (history, philosophy/theology, literature) to the present (journalism, sustainability, international relations, poltical theory, management), with many stops in between.
Subjects
Education, environmental studies/sustainability, gender studies, history (19th century, 20th century, British, church, economic, family), human rights, international relations, journalism, literary studies (critical editions, literary criticism, literary theory, student guides), literature other than English (French, Latin), management, philosophy, politics/government (British, political theory), psychology, religious studies/theology
Experience
Freelance since 1985. Too many books to list here so I have just noted a few ongoing projects. I can supply details of relevant experience if you contact me about a particular job.
Copy-editor for the annual Digital News Report (Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism)
Journals where I am currently the main copy-editor include (Cambridge University Press) Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy and the Review of Politics; (Pluto Journals) Prometheus; (Equinox) International Journal of Speech, Language and the Law.
Previous journal work includes titles such as (Cambridge University Press) Scottish Journal of Theology, Kantian Review; (Wiley/Blackwell) Critical Quarterly; (Sage) Cultural Dynamics, Educational Management & Administration, International Review for Sociology of Sport, European Journal of Political Theory; (Pluto Journals) Arabic Studies Quarterly, State Crime Journal. International Journal of Critical Diversity Studies, ReOrient, etc.
Qualifications and awards
MA Classics & Modern Languages (Jesus College Oxford)
Clients
Oxford University Press, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Cambridge University Press, Manchester University Press, NewGen, Lutterworth Press, Saqi, Taylor & Francis, SAGE, River Editorial
Media
Books, journals, dictionaries, illustrated books, online materials
Testimonials
"Jane Robson edited a report for me on young Muslims and the pressures they face. She did an excellent job, understood the complexities, and was professional and insightful."
Professor Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
Journalist, broadcaster, author and academic
"You have a great eye; you caught lots of stuff that I would never have noticed. And it is better for you having worked on it."
Breandan Mac Suibhne
The End of Outrage (Oxford University Press) won the Irish Times non-fiction book of the year 2017 (among other awards and recognition)
"The precision and attention to detail demonstrated is very, very impressive. Thank you Jane!"
(March 2020)
Dr Jon Clenton
Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, Hiroshima University, Japan
"Jane Robson has edited two of my books, For both she worked to very tight deadlines and to an extremely high standard. Her editorial skills and attention to detail are first rate and I cannot recommend her enough. She is able to provide precise and thoughtful edits. I hope to continue working with her in the future."
Idries Trevathan
Author of Colour, Light and Wonder in Islamic Art (Saqi) and editor of The Art of Orientation (Hermer, Germany).
Service(s)
Specialisms
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.