Magda Wojcik

Magda Wojcik – Editor

Non-fiction editor, proofreader and indexer with a PhD in literary history

Overview

I am an experienced editor, proofreader and indexer with a PhD in literary history. I specialise in academic, non-fiction and business texts, helping authors communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. As a professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and a vetted partner of the Alliance of Independent Authors, I bring a commitment to high standards and professional editing expertise to every project I undertake.


Working with me ensures your text receives careful attention and expert guidance. I provide polished final texts and clear, user-friendly indexes, helping you bring your vision to life. My approach prioritises clarity, precision, and preserving your unique voice, while making the editing process smooth, collaborative, and enjoyable. I also offer a free sample edit (up to 1,000 words) to help you decide if we’re a good fit. Let’s make your writing shine!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Non-fiction Developmental Editing Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
  • Copyediting 3: Progress Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
  • Copyediting 2: Headway Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
  • Copyediting 1: Introduction Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
  • Proofreading with Chicago Manual of Style Editorial Freelancers Association

Work experience

Apollo Health Innovations

Dec, 2021 — Jun, 2022 (6 months)
• Proofread and copyedited research articles published in peer-reviewed academic medical journals. • Proofread and written the content for grant applications. • Proofread study participants’ interviews and focus groups transcripts.

Brief Encounters

Apr, 2021 — Apr, 2022 (about 1 year)
• Led a team of eight editors and published a multi-author journal issue on time • Managed the end-to-end publication process of an open-access multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal issue. • Liaised with authors, editors, peer-reviewers, and steering committee to ensure issue publication in line with the schedule and the budget.

Self-employed

Mar, 2019 — Present
• Proofread, copyedited, and indexed non-fiction, trade and academic books, including those published by Cambridge UP, Chicago UP, Edinburgh UP, Yale UP, and Springer. • Proofread and copyedited recurring issues of peer-reviewed academic journals. • Edited English translations of Chinese books and articles, ensuring effective content localisation and transcreation. • Wrote blog posts for the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and the Society of Indexers.

Portfolio

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Early Pregnancy

Farquharson, Roy G.

Cambridge University Press

Copy Editing
Indexing
Proofreading
Indexing
Future Skills Navigator: Upskilling Humankind For a Better Future

Pechstein, Arndt

TFC Publishers / Futuready GmbH

Copy Editing
Proofreading Indexing
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing
Indexing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Principles of Economics

Ammous, Saifedean

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Proofreading

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