Shaun Lawson – Editor

Testimonials:

"I have worked with Shaun on numerous academic articles and book chapters, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is an exceptional editor whose breadth of knowledge is remarkable: well read, deeply interested, and genuinely insightful across a wide range of subject areas, including international relations and the social sciences.

One of his greatest strengths is his innate sense of what to cut and what to retain. With a clear, detached perspective, he is able to identify and remove unnecessary waffle while preserving the integrity and depth of the argument. At the same time, he pushes authors to refine and expand their ideas, often encouraging them to go further than originally planned. This collaborative approach consistently strengthens the overall quality of the writing while also helping authors develop their voice and confidence.

Working with him is always constructive and inspiring. His sensitive, thoughtful feedback makes a real difference to the writing process and the final output. I recommend him wholeheartedly to my postgraduate students, many of whom have benefited enormously from his guidance. He is, quite simply, an outstanding editor".

- Dr Marissa Quie, Fellow and Director of Studies in Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS), University of Cambridge

"Shaun is an outstanding editor! Every chapter and journal article I have published since becoming a lecturer in 2014 has been reviewed by Shaun. He glides through my work, subtly reworking grammatical mistakes and effortlessly removing some of the wordiness. What is left is a lighter, punchier version that still retains my voice. He is a very skilled practitioner, and I recommend him wholeheartedly".

- Dr Matthew Sparkes, Assistant Professor in Sociology, Fellow and Director of Studies in HSPS, University of Cambridge

"Shaun is a genius who edits and proofreads the work of Cambridge professors. He has an extraordinary knack for writing perfect, concise prose and I've never met anyone who understands grammar better. I have no hesitation recommending Shaun".

- Dr Eleanor Drage, Senior Research Fellow, Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, University of Cambridge

Since 2011, as an accomplished editor and proofreader, I've helped clients from around the world complete and publish non-fiction books in various areas. I also work with many world class academics in proofreading, editing and providing substantial support for peer-reviewed book chapters and journal articles.

These publications span many different fields: from Afghanistan to Kuwait, mortgage prisoners to leadership in business, memoirs to football/soccer, credit rating agencies to feminism and gender, artificial intelligence to UK politics and society. Through my work, I've met and got to know many outstanding professionals and intellects.

If you choose to work with me, I offer video consultations over Google Meet, where we can pick each other's brains and discuss the plan I set out. And if it's a lengthy text, I'm happy to deliver chapters and sections to intermediate deadlines for your peace of mind. At all stages of the process, I'll keep you fully updated and be in touch immediately if anything unexpected presents itself.