Megan S
Sheffield, England
“Good writing lets others see into your mind.”
Specialist subjects:
Editing formats:
Education:
BA in English Literature
Lancaster University
2015–2018
MA in English Literary Studies
Lancaster University
2018–2019
Favorite referencing style
MHRA referencing was used by my university department, so it's the style I'm most at home with. It's a bit unusual and one of the more complex ones, but that means I'm very good at adapting to the others!
Why I became an editor
Whilst studying English literature at university, I discovered that I enjoyed not only writing my own essays but helping others to improve theirs! I found acting as a mentor to other students to be incredibly rewarding and wanted to continue helping others to improve their writing.
Background and experience
I have experience in proofreading and copywriting from roles with Cornerstone Editorial and a marketing team at Lancaster University. These roles have allowed me to further develop the skills I picked up whilst studying for my degrees, where producing clear and engaging essays was essential.
I have also worked as a tutor, helping others to improve their own work. I found this rewarding and am looking forward to bringing this experience of working alongside clients into my editorial role.
Why I love proofreading and editing
I love improving the clarity of a piece of work and allowing the writer's ideas to shine through whilst being exposed to new subjects and broadening my own knowledge through the pieces I read. Proofreading and editing allow me to combine my creative and logical sides, and I enjoy improving the flow of writing as much as the more structured aspects, such as correcting references.
Favorite book:
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
Hobbies:
When I'm not proofreading, I'll probably be reading or watching TV in the company of my cat.
Editing tips:
I find it useful to do several passes on a document. If there are any parts I'm struggling with, I highlight them; they feel a lot less overwhelming once I've checked over the rest of the document.
