Christer Edits

Proofreading, Editing, and Editorial project management

By Kirsty Christer

Professional proofreading and editorial support for dissertations, theses, journal articles, practice-based research, and academic publications.

I am a UK-based editor with over 10 years’ experience in higher education and international academic journals. I regularly work with students, academics, educators, and creative practitioners.

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A meticulously arranged wooden writing desk with a matte silver laptop open to a clean, text-focused document, surrounded by neatly stacked academic books with colour-coded tabs, a fountain pen resting on a proof sheet covered in precise red marks, and a minimalist ceramic mug of tea. The desk sits beside a large window in a quiet study lined with floor-to-ceiling shelves of journals and theses. Soft, diffused daylight washes across the workspace, creating gentle shadows and a calm, focused atmosphere. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field so the foreground pages are crisp while the shelves blur into a soft bokeh, conveying professional, meticulous editorial support for academic work.

Services

I offer:
• Academic proofreading for student dissertations, theses, and research writing
• Copy-editing and manuscript preparation for academic publications
• Editorial project management for journals, conferences, and research projects

Ways I can help

• Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and clarity
• Copy-editing, structure, and formatting
• Editorial coordination for research projects and journals
• Preparing manuscripts for publication

I work with a wide range of material, including essays, dissertations, journal articles, web content, and educational publications. Projects of all sizes are welcome.

I provide bespoke proofreading and editorial services tailored to your budget and timescale.

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An elegant flat lay of three distinct academic projects arranged on a smooth white surface: a thick bound dissertation with a navy cover, a slim design portfolio book open to annotated images, and a printed journal article with tracked changes on screen beside it via a slim tablet. Around them lie a metal ruler, index cards with research questions, and a minimalist grey notebook labelled “edits”. Cool, even daylight from an unseen window creates soft, natural shadows, reinforcing a calm, organised atmosphere. Shot from a bird’s-eye perspective in photographic realism, with careful spacing and rule-of-thirds composition, the image communicates versatile editorial support for dissertations, practice-based research, and publications in a professional, modern style.

Experience and subject expertise

• Specialist knowledge in arts and design, health, and wellbeing disciplines
• Experience supporting students and researchers with English as an additional language
• Experience working on bilingual publications
• Marketing and communications experience translating multidisciplinary research for diverse audiences

Academic proofreading

I regularly proofread academic writing at all stages of study and research, including:

• Undergraduate essays
• Master’s dissertations and theses
• PhD theses
• Journal articles
• Conference papers
• Research publications and reports

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About me

I am an experienced editor and proofreader with over ten years’ experience in UK higher education and academic publishing. Alongside my freelance work, I am Managing Editor of The Design Journal.

I work with students, researchers, and creative practitioners to help present their ideas clearly and confidently.

I have particular experience in arts and design research, particularly design for health and wellbeing. I also have many years’ experience in marketing, events and communications for arts, education and cultural organisations.

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What clients say

“Meticulous attention to clarity and detail”

Marney Walker PhD, Occupational Therapist

“A truly invaluable service for any writer.”

Liliana Rodriguez PhD, Digital Service Designer

“Communicated really clearly throughout.”

Rebecca Partridge PhD, Designer and User Researcher

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Please get in touch to discuss your work or request a quote.

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