Anne Downes – Editor

I am a meticulous scientific editor and proofreader with over 20 years of experience in academic and non-fiction publications. I specialise in agriculture, nature, science, business, and education genres. I hold a first-class master's degree in environmental resource management. Writing my first journal article inspired me to become a scientific copy editor. I have worked as a scientific writer and editor ever since.

I can work with you on any text. I have worked on annual reports, books, journal articles, training materials, manuals, reports, and website content for various clients, from individual academic authors to international organisations and publishers across four continents. My clients include UN agencies like FAO and UNICEF, tech companies like Logitech & Microsoft, and publishers like Springer Nature and Penguin Random House. I also enjoy working on texts for ESL (English as a second language) authors. Your writing will be expertly edited, as I have a keen eye, an instinct for clarity, and a talent for ensuring words flow seamlessly.

I'm approachable, honest, and easy to work with. I love finding out the best way to rephrase and refine your words, and I am a stickler for accuracy. I enjoy the process and craft of editing and take pride in consistently delivering quality work on time. I work hard and I deliver quickly! I usually make lots of suggestions, but I will always preserve your style and voice.

You’ve done the hard part of writing—you can trust me to work closely with you to give you a thoroughly refined final version!