Paul Higgins

Paul Higgins – Editor

I have a PhD in philosophy and two decades of experience in copy-editing humanities manuscripts for university presses!

Overview

I am currently a contracted copy-editor with an academic press (completing roughly six books per year) and also do freelance editing. Over the years I have done a very wide range of editing work, including copy-editing, proofreading, indexing, and vetting manuscripts for acquisition/publication for various university presses and other publishers, where I've developed strong expertise in Chicago style. I have a PhD in philosophy and most of my experience involves editing texts that utilize this expertise -- in the fields of philosophy, theology, and history -- though I have also edited more widely.


Over the years, I have worked with all types of authors -- academic and otherwise -- to help books become the best they can be. I will help to improve everything from grammar/spelling to prose style and argumentation (I've even found new data/sources for authors, on occasion). I am friendly, thorough, and professional -- and I haven't missed a copy-editing deadline in two decades!

Services
Non-Fiction
Atheism Buddhism Christian Non-Fiction History Law Philosophy Political Science & Current Affairs Sociology
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2004 — Present

I have done copy-editing and indexing, etc., for various university presses, including The Catholic University of America Press and Indiana University Press

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Thomas R.

Thomas R.

Aug, 2023

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A very positive experience! Paul went far over and above on helping improve my manuscript. I am extremely grateful! His edits and suggestions were spot-on, based on his own extensive knowledge, and clearly highlighted where I'd simplified ideas too far or left off supporting details that weakened my main points. I truly believe my manuscript is stronger and more compelling thanks to Paul's fee...
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Shazad A.

Shazad A.

Jun, 2023

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Paul was very helpful with his well-reasoned and candid (as I asked for) feedback on the prospects of a manuscript. He worked at an astonishing speed and was more than fair on pricing--so much so that I insisted on paying a bit more because he went above and beyond without asking for anything additional. Great expertise and background on the academic side, while knowledgeable about the wider wo...
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Russ J.

Russ J.

Apr, 2024

Paul made editing my book easy and provided valuable guidance to a first time author. Thanks, Paul.
Nikki O.

Nikki O.

Jun, 2023

He caught mistakes that another professional missed. I will be using him

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