Editing
As an editor, I work with writers to find creative ways to improve the clarity, impact and flow of their words — without losing the writer’s voice.
I also double-check particularly gnarly facts or suspicious statements, iron out grammatical kinks, make numbers meaningful, and find structural changes to keep readers hooked.
It's Not Just Calories: How Fructose May Be Quietly Driving Weight Gain
Science Alert | SEPT 2026
A new study reveals a surprising connection between fructose and fat absorption that deepens our understanding of obesity as a metabolic cascade.
Physicists Discover How Slime Mold 'Makes Decisions' Without a Brain
Science Alert | June 2026
New research suggests there may be a central force governing the collective behaviour of slime molds — but probably not the one you're thinking of.
Organized Megastorms Could Reshape Tropics' Rainy Seasons In The Coming Years
Science Alert | August 2026
Sprawling clusters of thunderstorms are taking longer to form and becoming more intense as the planet warms, so when the rain does arrive, it packs more punch.
New 'Unifying Theory' May Explain How Alzheimer's Emerges in The Brain
Science Alert | April 2026
Based on a series of protein binding studies, researchers hypothesise they may have found a solution to the chicken-or-egg scenario between amyloid-beta and tau tangles, two hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.
Other Stories I’ve edited for SCience Alert
Water Can Freeze Into Glass Instead of Ice – Physicists Just Watched It Happen For The First Time
A Vast, Untapped Source of Lithium Has Just Been Found in The US
Abandoned Oil And Gas Pipes Are Still Contributing Tons of Microplastics Into The Ocean Each Year
It's Official: Summer of 2023 Was The Hottest in 2,000 Years
The Moon Turned Inside Out Billions of Years Ago, Scientists Reveal
Proofreading
As a proofreader, I do more than just correct typos and formatting errors. I draw on my fact-checking and editing skills to ensure figures and graphs are accurate, the writing style is consistent, and to find ways to make formal reports a breeze to read.
“Clare’s attention to detail is exceptional. I was impressed with how many inconsistencies she picked up within our draft document, and her welcome suggestions on how to improve the readability of the reports. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any organisation looking for a quality proof-reader.”