Overview
“David was an outstanding copy editor and I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again. His edits were precise and his suggestions most helpful.”
– Sarah Cox, author of SIgns of Life
"David took a part in a process I was nervous about and made it super simple, easy, and he provided amazing guidance, support, and helpful suggestions every step of the way. Would easily work with David again."
– Richard Harris, author of The Seller's Journey
"Thanks very much for the brilliant job you did."
– Paul McKendrick, author of Scrubbing the Sky
I've run an editing business since 2020 and worked on seventy books, mostly nonfiction, for traditional publishers in that time. Before that I was a newspaper journalist for twenty years, writing and editing articles on a wide range of topics.
I'm highly knowledgeable about the nuts and bolts of editing — grammar, punctuation, style guides — and I'm consistently thorough (including basic fact checking), sensitive to the author's priorities, and committed to helping them make their work the best it can be.
I mainly do copyediting and proofreading, but I'm also available for substantive editing — or a customizable mix, depending on the author's needs. I also offer competitive rates and friendly, prompt service.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Self-employed
I've done substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading on seventy books for traditional publishers, mostly in nonfiction.
Black Press/South China Morning Post/freelance
Reporter, foreign correspondent, columnist, editor.
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