Helping you improve your work

Started in 2014 whilst studying for my PhD
Based in Yorkshire in the UK but work with clients around the world
Offer proofreading and editing services to postgraduate students and academics and tuition for PGR students
You can see testimonials about my work here

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

My qualifications include

PhD from the University of Leeds' School of Law, one of the UK's top law schools
MA in Research Methods from the University of Sheffield
Diploma (with distinction) in Proofreading and Editing from the College of Media and Publishing

Research background

research career spanning twenty years in academia, the public and private sectors
published chapters and articles in books, magazines, journals and online
written and edited over twenty research reports for government agencies, charities and businesses

Proofreading and editing experience

provided services to students, academics, authors, public sector bodies and private enterprises
proofread and edited books, magazines, articles, newsletters and websites
worked with students and academics in disciplines ranging from law and social sciences to biological sciences engineering and environmental studies
worked with students from the UK, Bangladesh, China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Vietnam and Malaysia
peer-reviewer for prestigious national and international journals including the European Journal of Criminology
am currently the editor (and also write content for) an online digital arts magazine

ABOUT

COMMITMENT TO WELLBEING

Studying can take a real toll on you. I provide a supportive and encouraging environment. I never criticise. I might offer constructive but kind feedback and will work with you to find the best solutions to the challenge of writing. A lot, but not all of the students I work with have experienced some stress during their studies. This can often be compounded by difficult relationships with supervisors. Some can just have poor social skills, others seem to want to actively discourage.

Academia at the best of times isn't always a supportive place. Since leaving I have become an advocate for wellbeing. I study and teach the ancient art of Qigong for physical and mental health, and am training to be a mindfulness coach to complement my more intellectual work. I also run an online wellness group for dads in Leeds and would one day like to provide mindfulness training for students and to work with universities in providing a better standard of care for students and staff.