Kate A
Abingdon, United Kingdom
““Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like a river.” – Lisa See”
Specialist subjects:
Editing formats:
Education:
MMus in Instrumental Performance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
2018–2020
BMus in Instrumental Performance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
2014–2018
Favorite referencing style
Harvard is my favorite. I used it for both of my degrees!
Why I became an editor
I studied music at conservatoire, and quite a large part of it involved writing (and proofreading!) essays, program notes, and other documents. Proofreading the work of others as well as myself is something I find very satisfying. Giving close attention to detail and being a perfectionist are traits that are essential to both musicians and proofreaders, so combining the two careers is amazing!
Background and experience
I have a variety of prior proofreading experience.
Why I love proofreading and editing
I love how meticulous proofreading is. Often, it involves working with detailed instructions and having a list of everything to look out for. I particularly enjoy proofreading and editing anything to do with music, art, literature, and philosophy, and I have particular experience with Harvard referencing. Reading is a huge hobby of mine, too, so doing this for a living—and learning new things along the way—is hugely satisfying.
Favorite book:
An Equal Music by Vikram Seth is my favorite book.
Hobbies:
When I'm not proofreading, I'm playing and teaching music, cooking spicy food, or going for dog walks in the countryside.
Editing tips:
I work with checklists so I don't miss anything. I always start by correcting obvious mechanical errors before going back through and checking more carefully.
