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Skills

  • Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Business
  • Science
  • Copyediting
  • Finance
  • Grammar
  • Manuscript
  • Psychology
  • Publishing
  • Self-Publishing
  • Academic Editing
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Annual Report
  • Art

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Services

  • Academic editing and proofreading/editor

    $25/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I have more than fifteen years' experience as a specialist academic editor and proofreader. I work on personal statements, essays, papers, assignments, journal articles, theses and dissertations for undergraduates,...

    Academic EditingAcademic ProofreadingBusinessComputer ScienceEditing
  • Proofreading for businesses/proofreader

    $25/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I am a creative and experienced business proofreader, editor, and copywriter. I can help you create the clear and compelling communications that are vital to your business’s reputation and branding. ...

    Annual ReportBusinessBusiness CorrespondenceCatalogsContent Creation
  • Novel and fiction editing/editor

    $25/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I have more than fifteen years' experience of editing fiction. I frequently work with authors who are self-publishing their work. I have worked in the genres of science fiction, young adult books, thrillers,...

    Book PublishingCopyeditingDevelopment EditingEditingEnglish Language
  • Non-fiction book editing/editor

    $25/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I have more than fifteen year's experience editing non-fiction books. I work for authors who are self-publishing their work, and I work for publishing companies. I offer proofreading, copyediting, development...

    ArtBusinessCopyeditingCraftDesign

About

Root and Branch Editing is run by Nick Hodgson. Nick has more than fifteen years' experience as a successful freelance editor, proofreader, copywriter and transcriber.

After graduating with a first class degree in Literature and Linguistics from the University of Birmingham, UK, I decided to pursue my love of language and books by going into publishing.

I have been working successfully as a writer, editor, proofreader, journalist, tutor, and transcriber for more than fifteen years. My experience ranges from being the Asia Desk editor for an international news agency to authoring books for children. I now offer a wide range of editorial, writing, proofreading and transcription services.

I often work for book publishers, book packagers, and independent authors, with a particular specialism in illustrated non-fiction books. I have worked on a huge range of subjects, from structural engineering to beekeeping; from Japanese graphic design to Latin for gardeners.

I also work as an academic editor, proofreading and editing papers, essays, theses and dissertations for undergraduate and graduate students and academics.

The other main service I offer is transcription. I can type 70+wpm (words per minute), and given that I am a professional editor, I make sure that my transcriptions are polished, perfectly spelt and completely accurate.

Work Terms

I am available to work 7 days a week if necessary, and I am used to working to tight deadlines and quick turnarounds.

Clients in the US may find it particularly beneficial to use me given that I am based in the UK and the time difference will work in your favor: I can work on a job 'overnight' and have material ready for you the next morning.