Editing & Proofreading
Editing stories for ScienceAlert, I incorporate corrections from fact-checkers and work with writers to find 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, and find structural changes to keep readers hooked.
News Stories I’ve edited
The Moon Turned Inside Out Billions of Years Ago, Scientists Reveal, ScienceAlert
Four Jurassic Fossils Help Explain How We Got Our Ears And Teeth, ScienceAlert
Ancient Roman Site Found Frozen in Time in The Wreckage of Pompeii, ScienceAlert
Math Homework Can End Up Doing More Harm Than Good, Study Shows, ScienceAlert
Experimental Treatment For Spinal Cord Injury Shows Improvement in 7 of 10 Patients, ScienceAlert
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.”