Sam P
Parkville, Australia
“Clear writing is clear thinking.”
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Education:
BA in English Literature Media Studies
Victoria University of Wellington
2009–2013
Favorite referencing style
Chicago is my favorite style; the gold standard for the humanities.
Why I became an editor
I am a freelance writer who became an editor after beginning work as a researcher and editor at an English language textbook publisher in Seoul, South Korea. This type of environment demands rigorous grammar skills and precise attention to detail. I learned to use the Chicago Manual of Style and branched out from there. Because of my background as an ESL instructor and editor, I can clearly explain any grammar point you may need answered.
Background and experience
I have been a freelance writer for more than a decade, but I began working as a full time editor while living in Korea.
Why I love proofreading and editing
Copyeditors are like plumbers, but for language. When we've done a good job, nobody notices.
Favorite book:
2666 by Roberto Bolaño is my favorite book.
Hobbies:
I like to ride my bicycle, as the song says.
Editing tips:
On the final pass, use Word's “read aloud” function, or read the paragraphs in reverse order to ensure you focus on the words, not the ideas.
