Michael Clark, Editor in Glasgow, UK

Overview

Every book benefits from a second pair of eyes to scout out tiny typos, rogue commas and sentences that aren't quite pulling their weight.

As a freelance editor and proofreader with 10 years’ experience in book publishing, I love helping all kinds of books reach their full potential. I’ve worked primarily with major non-fiction and educational publishers, including DK, National Geographic and Imagine Learning, and I also have significant experience editing fiction and children's titles.

I provide:

• Clear, precise copyediting

• Notes to maximise readability and flow

• Consistent application of tone and voice

• Careful adherence to house style

• Thorough proofreading and error checks

• Structural edits and manuscript feedback

• Friendly creative collaboration

My role is to help authors and publishers make their work the best it can be, so please get in touch; I'd love to hear what you're working on.

Services

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Non-Fiction

Education & Reference History Nature Political Science & Current Affairs Travel

Fiction

Science Fiction

Languages

English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Editor and Proofreader

Self-employed

Oct, 2021 — Present

As a freelancer, I have copy-edited and proofread more than 50 books, from illustrated reference and educational titles to academic, fiction and children’s. I have worked with DK, National Geographic, Britannica Books, C. Hurst & Co. and many others.

Editorial Consultant

Imagine Learning UK (formerly Twig Education)

Jun, 2021 — Mar, 2025 (almost 4 years)

I edited and reviewed primary and secondary maths curriculum materials across print and digital formats at Imagine Learning, streamlining content for teachers and students and updating complex PDF layouts using structured editorial checklists. This role also included proofreading, selecting images, creating and checking artwork briefs and reviewing audio and video scripts.

Editorial Assistant

DK (Dorling Kindersley)

Mar, 2018 — Sep, 2021 (over 3 years)

At DK, I worked on major illustrated reference titles from initial concept to print, editing text throughout. I enjoyed planning book content, conceiving of and implementing graphics and flowcharts, conducting fact-checking and picture research, sourcing images and Americanising text. The main titles I worked on are noted below.

Assistant Editor

Toucan Books

May, 2017 — Mar, 2018 (10 months)

During my time at Toucan Books, I gained my first experience copy-editing text for major book publishers. My responsibilities included fact-checking, sending inquiries to academic institutions and experts and conducting historical and geographical research to design map spreads.