Pascal Porcheron

Pascal Porcheron – Editor

Friendly non-fiction editor with ten years' experience developing projects, copy-editing and proof-reading at a top non-fiction press.

Overview

I am an experienced editor of non-fiction with a background in the UK publishing industry. I develop book proposals and manuscripts across the social sciences and humanities, for academic and trade audiences. As a commissioning editor I also have a keen understanding of the non-fiction book market.

The key to strong non-fiction writing is a clear, distinctive argument. Every day I work with authors to develop these, in a collaborative, creative environment. My work for an academic press has made me expert in evaluating difficult intellectual work and has given me a passion for turning complex ideas into readable prose. I am a close, careful reader too, with many years' experience copy-editing and proof-reading texts for publication. With a keen eye for detail and a creative streak, I will ensure your work is ready to share with the world.
Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Geography History Humanities & Social Sciences Philosophy Political Science & Current Affairs
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Polity Books

Mar, 2013 — Present

Commission and develop book projects primarily in history and philosophy, for academic and trade audiences. I also develop student textbook series.

Self-employed

Jan, 2010 — Present

Copy-edit and proof-read reports, journal articles, magazines and websites for a number of clients including The Southbank Centre, RUSI and DfID.

Portfolio

A History of Solitude

Vincent, David

The Wellness Syndrome

Carl Cederström

Not exercising as much as you should? Counting your calories in your sleep? Feeling ashamed for not being happier? You may be a victim of the wellness syndrome. In this ground-breaking new book, Carl Cederström and André Spicer argue that the ever-present pres... read more
Love: A History in Five Fantasies

Rosenwein, Barbara H.

Just Deserts: Debating Free Will

Dennett, Daniel C.

Literature: Why It Matters

Robert Eaglestone

‘Facts alone are wanted in life,’ exclaims Mr Gradgrind at the beginning of Dickens’ Hard Times. Literature is not about facts alone, and – despite two and a half thousand years of arguments – no one can agree on what it is, or how to study it. But, argues Rob... read more
Linguistics: Why It Matters

Geoffrey K. Pullum

Language is the medium in which we humans compose our thoughts, explain our thinking, construct our arguments, and create works of literature. Without language, societies as complex as ours could not exist. Geoffrey Pullum offers a stimulating introduction to ... read more
Geography: Why It Matters

Alexander B. Murphy

Ever since humans sketched primitive maps in the dirt, the quest to understand our surroundings has been fundamental to our survival. Studying geography revealed that the earth was round, showed our ancestors where to plant crops, and helped them appreciate th... read more
Anthropology: Why It Matters

Tim Ingold

Humanity is at a crossroads. We face mounting inequality, escalating political violence, warring fundamentalisms and an environmental crisis of planetary proportions. How can we fashion a world that has room for everyone, for generations to come? What are the ... read more
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Time

Sam Baron

Time is central to our lived experience of the world. Yet, as this book reveals, it is startlingly difficult to reconcile the way we seem to experience time with many of the theories presented to us in physics and metaphysics. This comprehensive and accessible... read more
Speculative Realism: An Introduction

Graham Harman

On April 27, 2007, the first Speculative Realism (SR) workshop was held at Goldsmiths, University of London, featuring four young philosophers whose ideas were loosely allied. Over the ensuing decade, the ideas of SR spread from philosophy to the arts, archite... read more
What is Epistemology? (What is Philosophy?)

Stephen Hetherington

Epistemology is the philosophical study of knowledge. Epistemologists seek to understand knowledge’s nature and availability. What is knowledge? There are competing theories. Can we really have knowledge? Challenges abound. In this lively book, Stephen Hetheri... read more
Reading Marx

Slavoj Zizek

Marx's critique of political economy is vital for understanding the crisis of contemporary capitalism. Yet the nature of its relevance and some of its key tenets remain poorly understood. This bold intervention brings together the work of leading Marx scholars... read more
The Happiness Fantasy

Carl Cederström

In this devastatingly witty new book, Carl Cederström traces our present-day conception of happiness from its roots in early-twentieth-century European psychiatry, to the Beat generation, to Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. He argues that happiness is now defin... read more
History: Why It Matters

Lynn Hunt

We justify our actions in the present through our understanding of the past. But we live in a time when politicians lie brazenly about historical facts and meddle with the content of history books, while media differ wildly in their reporting of the same event... read more

Pascal has 8 reviews

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Courtney T.

Courtney T.

Dec, 2024

Working with Pascal has been wonderful. He's professional, thoughtful, and timely, and has offered me some clear and very helpful feedback on how to potentially improve my non-fiction book proposal and overall project. I hope to work with him again and recommend him without reservation.
Pascal P.
Thank you Courtney for your kind review. It has been a pleasure working with you on your book!
William P.

William P.

Jun, 2024

Immensely helpful in developing the manuscript and advising me on approaching a press. Very responsive. Exceeded my expectations. Thank you!
Pascal P.
Dear Bill, Thank you very much for your kind review. I enjoyed collaborating with you and learning from your fascinating research into medieval marriage. You were very easy and pleasant to work w...
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Jan R.

Jan R.

Apr, 2024

It was great working with Pascal. who's professional. attentive, and responsive. He even edited & proofread my book cover blurb ahead of the deadline so I could get the cover design done without waiting. Highly recommend.
Pascal P.
Thank you Jan, it was a pleasure working with you! Good luck with the book. Best wishes, Pascal
Samuel W.

Samuel W.

Jan, 2023

A very professional and reassuring voice, who was also able to meet my specific needs in terms of the type of feedback I was looking for. His notes were helpful and he was punctual and detailed in his communication, offering an insight on my work that allows me to improve it - exactly what I was looking for.
Camilla H.

Camilla H.

Sep, 2021

No comments at the moment
Pascal P.
Dear Camilla, Thank you for your review. I am sorry that you were not entirely happy with the quality or professionalism of my work, as I did think that you were very pleased with my work, follo...
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