SERVICES / EXPERIENCE Professional proofreading, copy-editing and writing/ re-writing service for academics, authors, students, and non-profits/ charities. Commercial/ business clients also welcome, depending on the nature of the job. Accredited in Proofreading by the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP), full member of SfEP. Trained in Editing with the Publishing Training Centre (PTC) comprehensive Basic Editing course (Passed with Merit). Over 5 years' experience working in editorial positions with university presses and academic journals. Wide-ranging academic background. I hold a PhD in Public Policy and International Relations (University of Pittsburgh). I also have an MSc in History, Philosophy and Sociology of Science, a BSc in Mathematics and BA in Philosophy (Honours), all from US colleges and universities. I specialize in academic writing, especially in the social sciences and humanities, but accept assignments in virtually any area. I also handle mathematical/ technical material comfortably. I am tech-savvy/computer literate and well-equipped to work with electronic media or on-screen and using a wide range of software. I am also a Sun(TM)-certified Java programmer and software developer. Familiar with both British and American usage. Express turnaround for short, well-defined jobs available. CV and references upon request. For more information, please ring or email me, and I will be happy to discuss your job with you.