Don M.E.

Don M.E. – Editor

Editor for Routledge. Author of 'Kinesis' (2024). I work on PhDs, research papers and monographs. Qualified (CIEP) and experienced (12 yrs).

Overview

Hello, I'm a trained academic (Master's degree with first class honours), with peer-reviewed publications in a variety of fields. I work mainly in academic copyediting and proofreading. Closest to home for me are monographs in the humanities (as I have published my own work in cultural studies, musicology and philosophy), but I have plenty of experience copyediting STEM subjects and fiction too. I have trained in copyediting with the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders (CIEP) and work for Cambridge Proofreading—one of the most well-regarded editing firms in the world. I also run my own business, BombProofEditing.


I can help you with grammar, typographical errors and spelling. Also, I strive for clarity in your text, logic in reasoning and a general flow of language. I work meticulously, immersing myself in one project at a time so that it shines. My rates are reasonable.

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Economics History Nature Philosophy Physics & Chemistry
Fiction
Cultural & Ethnic
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • MA
  • Cert in Copyediting (CIEP)
  • MMus
  • BMus
  • LRIAM

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2023 — Present

I copyedit books for Routledge, mostly in the humanities.

Self-employed

Sep, 2009 — Present

I have worked on many PhDs theses (the last of which was awarded with no corrections), academic articles (STEM) in preparation for peer-review from university academics. I have worked on monographs in the humanities and fiction also.

Previous clients have included hemsleyfraser.com, The Polytechnic University of Valencia, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy.

Don has 2 reviews

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Zacc B.

Zacc B.

Mar, 2024

Very well done, looking forward to working more with Don in the future.
J. G.

J. G.

Dec, 2023

Working with Dónal was straightforward and he communicates well. He edited the manuscript professionally by normalizing stylistic preferences to standard style guide suggestions. He also posed questions and provided opinions on style and wording.

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