Dr Nik Prowse | Science editor and project manager
Based in the historic city of Durham, UK, working for clients worldwide
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.nikprowse.com
- Organisation
- Nik Prowse Editorial Services
- Job title
- Science copy-editor and project manager
- Membership Grade
- Advanced Professional Member
About Nik
Project management
I am a very experienced project manager of academic books, including large multi-volume textbooks and encyclopedias. I liaise with authors, editors, designers and editorial freelances to ensure publication on time and to the expected high standard. Pre-production roles include chasing submissions from authors of contributed works, ensuring chapters are delivered on time and to a suitable standard.
I also project manage academic journals and periodicals, commissioning, tracking schedules, monitoring submissions and coordinating expert reviewers to bring together a quality product published on time, every time.
In all cases a sound editorial product is guaranteed.
Learn more about my project management portfolio
Copy-editing
I am an academic copy-editor of over 25 years' experience. I can ensure text that is accurate, clear, consistent and fully prepared for publication, whatever the platform. As a copy-editor I can work on any life science or medical topic, including:
- Biology (including botany, life science, evolutionary biology, human biology, molecular/cell biology, zoology)
- Genetics (general, molecular, recombinant DNA)
- Ecology, climate change, environmental science
- Medicine, nursing, dentistry
- Psychology
- UK and international science education (Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate, primary science, secondary and high-school science, GCSE, A level)
Other topics of interest include:
- Cycling (campaigning, expedition, touring)
- Music (popular, rock, heavy metal - all genres)
- Photography
Read more about my copy-editing experience
Development editing
As a developmental editor I can guide authors through the writing process, ensuring that educational materials such as coursebooks and teacher guides meet the specification of your course and the language and subject-specific needs of the student in every setting.
I have recently developed components for international primary science series, A level, GCSE, International Baccalaureate, iGCSE and Cambridge International A level courses.
Learn more about what I offer as a development editor
Take a look at my CV.
Media
I work on
- academic textbooks including multi-author books
- educational materials - including student coursebooks, workbooks, teacher guides and online resources
- multi-volume encyclopedias
- online materials
- journals and magazines
Qualifications
- I have a first-class BSc(Hons) in Biological Sciences and a PhD in Evolutionary Biology
- I have completed Publishing Training Centre courses in copy-editing, proofreading and project management
See my full personal portfolio, including Continuing Professional Development
Clients
My clients past and present include Elsevier, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), Wiley, the Publishing Training Centre, Harper Collins, Pearson Education and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Testimonials
"Our thanks go as always to the team at Wiley and to the team of freelancers with special mention of the indefatigable Nik Prowse." Professor Chris Griffiths OBE, editor of Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology 10th edition, 4 volumes, Wiley, 2024
"Thank you so very much for all of your genuine interest in us as editors and in the quality of this project, for your attention to detail and your calm, problem-solving approach. You have been exceptionally good to work with and I am most grateful to you." Professor John Whitworth, editor of Textbook of Endodontology, 3rd edition, Wiley, 2018
"The good news is we were fortunate enough to have Nik Prowse throughout this process." Eugene R. Schiff, MD, editor of Schiff's Diseases of the Liver, 12th edition, Wiley, 2017
"I lucked out getting someone like you to fine-tune this book." Mark W. Leitman, MD, author of Manual for Eye Examination and Diagnosis, 9th edition, Wiley Blackwell, 2016
Other testimonials are featured on my website
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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.