Richard Pallardy

Richard Pallardy – Editor

I am a writer, editor, and researcher with 15 years of experience. I work with all kinds of content, from science to business to marketing.

Overview

I'm a writer with with 15 years of experience. I have worked with a number of high-profile publishers. I was an editor for Encyclopedia Britannica for seven years and have bylines with Earth Island Journal, National Geographic Learning, Areo Magazine, Arc Digital, and The American Gardener. My work for Britannica has been cited in a number of publications.

I provide writing, editing, and fact-checking services for a wide variety of clients, from financial service firms to human rights organizations to marijuana advocacy publications, to name a few. As a writer, I bring a flare for language and a willingness to adjust my style to the needs of the client. I am a scrupulous editor, with an eye for clarifying syntax, simplifying meaning, and reorganizing for readability. And I have a gimlet eye for factual accuracy, with a wide and ever-expanding knowledge of reliable sources and a deep understanding of how even minor adjustments in framing can affect the veracity of a statement.
Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Entertainment History Home & Garden Life Sciences Nature Political Science & Current Affairs
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Winner, Friends of the Chicago River photo contest, 2019

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2016 — Present

After seven years as a research editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, I set up my own shop in 2016. Since then, I have written, edited, and fact-checked materials for a wide variety of clients, from financial service firms to legal marijuana information sites. I have an extremely flexible generalist skill set and am always happy to discuss potential projects, no matter the industry.

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Anne M.

Anne M.

Aug, 2023

Richard's critiques are clear, concise and delivered with a measured professional tone. He encourages a writer but never forgets his first duty is to the manuscript itself. My experience working with Richard has been very rewarding. I do not know the fate of my manuscript, but I believe that Richard helped me make it the best it can be.
Richard P.
Anne is a pleasure to work with. Her writing is excellent. She clearly has a grasp of character and pacing, as well as a sharp sense of humor informed by her knowledge of microbiology. She takes ed...
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Anne M.

Anne M.

May, 2023

Richard P. was as thorough as any writer could wish. It is refreshing to work with someone who takes his job seriously, provides valuable insight and useful suggestions, and does it all on schedule! For the first time in months, I again have hope that my book will be the best it can be.

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