About me

Academic and business editor

My academic clients need to know their work is styled consistently and correctly, as well as being grammatically sound and easy to follow. References often need to be checked, as well as formatting and basic facts (e.g. names, dates, amounts). Business clients might want their document to be written in plain English, or in a way that calls their readers to action.

Whatever is required, I provide professional editorial support; helpful and friendly comments designed to forge a connection between editor and client; and emotional intelligence, empathy, and a collaborative spirit.

Amanda ... is able to carefully understand the context of the articles and monographs in recommending edits and thought-provoking suggestions. Amanda’s work always results in clearer and more concise documents.

Dr Chander Velu, IfM, University of Cambridge

I have worked with Amanda for many years to improve our policy reports. She is very professional and supportive. She even helped us developing internal style guidelines.

Jennifer Castaneda Navarrete, Feminist Economist, Policy Adviser, IfM, University of Cambridge

Her collaborative approach, and ability to identify ... corrections and ... improvements to text, provide a unique opportunity to learn and to maximise the impact of any copy – regardless of audience and intent.

Will Romeu-Evans, St John's College, Cambridge

And a bit about me, the person

When I left St John's College in 2009, I also created The Sanctuary Angels, a voluntary organisation that raises awareness and funds for animals and their rescuers around the world. You can read about our work here. And I have three beautiful fur children (rescue cats): Martha, Pablo Pete, and Huey Bee.

I spend a lot of time power walking and cardio dancing, which are excellent mood boosters. And I've discovered that I love taking photos: of trees, rivers, flowers, wildlife, and beautiful buildings. My favourite languages are Latin and Italian, both of which I have been learning since school, followed closely by Spanish and French.

I'm also partial to a train ride, where there's no road rage, malfunctioning navigation systems, or potholes. Just time to watch the world go by and have random conversations with total strangers – or read a good book.

Work with me

What experience will I bring?

Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
A decade at Heffers Booksellers (Cambridge)
A decade at St John's College (Cambridge), finishing as Publications Officer
More than 17 years as a freelance proofreader and copy-editor working with universities, colleges, charities, businesses, book authors, students, and academics
Extensive training and CPD with the CIEP and Publishing Training Centre (PTC)
Proof Pro (Hazel Bird, The Better Edit)
Bachelor degree in Latin and English (2.1)
More than 17 years running The Sanctuary Angels, managing a small team of volunteers, raising more than £100,000 for animal rescue, and running educational campaigns

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About me

Academic and business editor

What experience will I bring?

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