Peter J

Dunedin, New Zealand

“Write right!”

Specialist subjects:

Biological Sciences Fiction Geography International Development International Relations Leadership Middle Eastern & African Studies Politics Project Management Zoology

Editing formats:

Education:

BSc in Zoology

University of Otago

2000–2002

PGDip in Hydrography

University of Plymouth

2015

GradDip in Arts, Politics and International Relations

Massey University

2020

Favorite referencing style

APA because it was the first style I used.

Why I became an editor

Being an avid reader since early childhood and studying in a number of academic areas, I have found a knack for writing and proofreading that continues to develop through my day job. Becoming a professional proofreader and editor is a way for me to help others in their own writing endeavours while allowing me to base myself anywhere in the world.

Background and experience

I have extensive academic experience in a number of disciplines at the postgraduate level with long-term, continuing experience in formal report, correspondence and administrative writing and proofreading as a government employee.

Why I love proofreading and editing

I enjoy helping writers create work of the highest quality, and seeing errors in a finished piece drives my anxiety up. I especially enjoy reading works in areas of politics, development and international affairs centred around the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, and I have worked extensively with APA, Harvard and other referencing systems.

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Favorite book:

‘Shantaram’ by Gregory David Roberts.

Hobbies:

I spend most of my time in, on or under the sea.

Editing tips:

My process is to do an initial read-through, followed by a review against a checklist and a final pass to ensure flow and clarity.

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