Claire W

London, United Kingdom

“Clear. Concise. To the point.”

Specialist subjects:

Biological Sciences Botany Earth Sciences eCommerce Environmental Science Food Science Geography International Development TESOL Zoology

Editing formats:

Education:

BSc Zoology,

University of Bristol,

1998–2001

MSc Primate Conservation,

Oxford Brookes University,

2001–2002

Favorite referencing style

APA

Why I became an editor

I was that rare student at university who loved writing essays! I liked working with words and enjoyed the process of presenting information succinctly. Since then, I have had a varied career. But, in becoming an editor, it feels like I have come full circle. I feel fortunate to be doing a job that I love.

Background and experience

I studied Zoology at university and have a particular interest in primates. I have worked with lemurs in Madagascar and orangutans in Borneo. I then lived in South Africa for five years where I taught English as a second language. I am a complete foodie and have written a successful food blog with recipes published in newspapers and magazines.

Why I love proofreading and editing

Text that is clear, concise and flows beautifully is my passion. I love helping others to achieve that goal.

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Favorite book:

Brazzaville Beach by William Boyd. The main character, Hope, is an ecologist who studies wild chimpanzees.

Hobbies:

Eat a lot! And walk my South African rescue dog, Poppy.

Editing tips:

Focus on the obvious errors first.

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