Paul Solomon, Editor in London, UK

Overview

I am a professional writer, copy editor, and medical editor with more than 10 years of copy editing and substantive editing experience. Since 2008, I have edited thousands of documents and provided unmatched expertise, quality, and commitment to clients. I differentiate myself by upholding the highest quality of excellence and producing results in every aspect of my work. As a native speaker of English, I have broad experience in journal manuscripts, editing grant applications, science or non-based manuscripts, regulatory documents, Master’s, and Ph.D. Theses My background in scientific and medical research can significantly benefit your organization. With my 12 years of solid experience in editing complex physical manuscripts, medical manuscripts, writing reports, and articles; my background —coupled with my outstanding writing and editorial skills—has prepared me to excel in this capacity. I have experience in editing original pharmaceutical/scientific/medical content, published globally on leading healthcare professional education sites. I am versatile in the AMA, Medscape house style, APA, and Chicago academic styles, by applying judicious substantive edits and offering suggestions for improving clarity, format, and flow. I have a solid editorial background in multiple medical therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology) and in the healthcare industry (pharmaceutical terminology, clinical trial designs, understanding of biostatistics, peer-review journals, etc.). I also have experience with fact-checking pharmaceutical/scientific/medical information by conducting quality control reviews to verify the validity of the information. I use peer-review medical articles backed by solid evidence to verify the authenticity of medical information. I rely on only scientific claims, supported by evidence, and collected through rigorous scientific research. Moreover, I use medical articles from reputable sources for information verification. Consider the following highlights of my qualifications: • Editing research documents, articles, and manuscripts on a wide variety of medical and physical science topics • Providing outstanding editing services to a network of biotech companies, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare providers • Adept at ensuring relatable, approachable non-scientific audiences • Liaising with academics and subject-matter experts to develop optimal publication strategies and conduct written deliverables I am well organized and adept at devising systems. I am systematic in my approach to work, and I cultivate excitement about learning new things.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Non-Fiction

Computers & Internet Engineering & Materials Science Life Sciences Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry Technology

Languages

English (US)

Certifications

Master’s in Computer Science University of Wales
BA in Business with Finance University of Northumbria
Member of Council of Science Editors

Work experience

Copy and Scientific Editor

ACCDON LLC

Jun, 2020 — Dec, 2021 (over 1 year)

• Evaluating manuscripts that are accepted for publication. Deciding on the level of editing that must maintain high standards and assess areas of manuscripts that require special focus
• Copyediting manuscripts, improving the comprehensibility of the prose, correcting technical errors, and imposing a style guide. For areas not covered in the style guide and for solving complicated editorial issues, reviewing style manuals and independently choosing the best course of action
• Editing academic papers meant for publication in highly acclaimed international journals, across a vast range of subject areas
• Corresponding to the authors and with the Academic Editor (the Editor) as needed, to explain the editorial approach and decisions on manuscripts as well as to ask or respond to questions
• Preparing, submitting manuscripts and developing a clear statement of the Journal’s policies on authorship criteria
• QC reviewing and/or editing content to ensure timely, accurate, high-quality deliverables in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, guidance documents, and both company and client expectations
• Verifying data and deliverable completeness, internal consistency, and consistency with related sources
• Confirming editorial accuracy, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, preferred word usage, and adherence to applicable writing conventions/styles.

Copy and Substantive Editor

Science Manuscript Edit

May, 2019 — Apr, 2022 (almost 3 years)

• Offering substantive, copy editing, and proofreading services
• Balancing editorial standards with schedules, deciding when work on an editorial stage has achieved an acceptable level of quality and outstanding problems have been sufficiently resolved, and releasing the issue to the next stage in the production process to meet publication dates
• Reviewing and critiquing the work of freelance editors. For areas not covered in the style guide and for solving complicated editorial issues, review style manuals and independently choose the best course of action
• Proofreading and performing a quality check of proofs
• Editing text for grammar, sentence structure, clarity, readability
• Ensuring the edited documents conform to the standard and formatting requirements of peer-reviewed journals
• Editing scientific and technical documents, such as appendices, medical documents, equipment manuals, or operating and maintenance instructions
• Gathering and researching information for use in the technical documentation
• Editing online help, upgrade instruction, and installation instructions for the software

• Editor and Proofreader

ZERO027 CORPORATION

Apr, 2017 — Sep, 2018 (over 1 year)

• Edited and proofread technical and scientific documents
• Edited for grammar, clarity, and accuracy of technical and scientific documents
• Edited journal manuscript
• Edited general academic document
• Offered scientific and academic editing services to achieve clarity and precision
• Proofread online content for factual and grammatical accuracy
• Referred to a search engine and the library collection for verifying facts and figures.
• Rewrote copy for making the information clear and easy to understand.
• Corrected accuracy and coherence of contents and rectified style errors.

Copy and Substantive Editor

CRIMSON INTERACTIVE (ENAGO)

Jan, 2017 — Dec, 2019 (almost 3 years)

• Offered substantive and copy editing and proofreading services
• Edited manuscripts to improve sentence construction, English word choice, parallel structure, clarity, tone, and voice
• Provided editing services for scientific manuscripts, grants, and technical reports based on various clinical and biomedical research disciplines
• Copyedited manuscripts and articles for grammar, spelling, and style
• Developed cover letters
• Rewrote manuscripts to make information clear and easy to understand
• Checked manuscript (point-by-point)

Copy and Scientific Editor

SERVICESCAPE

Jan, 2017 — Nov, 2021 (almost 5 years)

• Edited thesis/dissertation
• Edited references and appendices, including content for grammatical correctness
• Verified scientific terminology, tables, figures, citation, etc.
• Assisted in editing scientific, business, and technical documents for easy comprehension of clients
• Reviewed, evaluated, and verified all documentation provided by bilingual customers
• Developed an abstract for clients
• Rewrote copy to make the information clear and easy to understand
• Checked manuscript (point-by-point)
• Reviewed and verified the translation work as required, including materials created by third-party translation services

Copy Editor, Scientific, & Academic Writer

STUDENT NETWORK RESOURCES INC.

Jun, 2011 — Jul, 2017 (about 6 years)

• Developed technical and academic documents for clients
• Developed instruction manuals and other documents to communicate technical, complex information in nontechnical language
• Developed financial and content documents for clients
• Developed instruction manuals and other documents to communicate technical, complex information in nontechnical language
• Created a wide range of content related to the firm’s equity and fixed-income investment strategies
• Created investment communications, such as white papers, market commentaries, quarterly commentaries, articles, and blog posts to support the firm's investment strategies, building initiatives, wealth advisory business, and distribution activities
• Researched, organized, and wrote engaging thought contents, including white papers, commentaries, articles, client communications, and presentations
• Created new product marketing content such as sales aids, brochures, market updates, portfolio manager interviews, and presentations
• Prepared investment strategies, wealth strategies, and timely issues that generated insightful content
• Developed content for product launches and marketing campaigns
• Created web content and contributed to social media, video, blog posts, and PR opportunities
• Analyzed competitive analysis for the firm’s investment strategies and market data and developed strategic content of the data