Kerry W

United Kingdom

“Things go better with great writing.”

Specialist subjects:

Counseling Creative Writing Fiction Health & Social Care Mental Health Psychology

Editing formats:

Education:

BSC in Human Psychology with professional training

Aston University

2005–2009

Favorite referencing style

My favorite referencing style is APA because I used it when I studied at university.

Why I became an editor

I find it satisfying to polish a document and help a person’s ideas get out into the world. I enjoy learning about how our language works, and I was able to complete my A Level in English language two years early. I enjoyed writing essays for exams and coursework at school, and this continued throughout my years at university. I’m excited to use my skills on a variety of documents and use my passion for something meaningful.

Background and experience

I have proofread and edited throughout my career, including academic essays, reports, training resources, and marketing materials.

Why I love proofreading and editing

Proofreading and appropriate editing allows a piece of writing to be valued for its content, and I love helping to make that happen! Authors are able to get their ideas out to readers in a clear, concise, error-free way, while assisting consumers in learning or enjoying something they otherwise may not take seriously. It can be the difference between a reader either acting upon or discarding information. I love the difference that great writing can make—it holds power.

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Favorite book:

I have a whole list of favorite books, but one that I always recommend is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón.

Hobbies:

When I'm not proofreading, I'm usually spending time with my family (my partner, our two children, and our dog, Gatsby) reading, and seeing friends.

Editing tips:

I use my checklist to remind myself of any areas that could have been missed.

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