Clare Gathercole |
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://spotfind.co.uk
- Organisation
- SpotFind Proofreading
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Clare
I’m a professional non-fiction copyeditor and proofreader with a background in archaeology. Since 2014 I've run SpotFind Proofreading, through which I provide a friendly, high-quality freelance service to publishers, other businesses, and individuals.
I work with a wide range of documents and subjects. I have academic qualifications in archaeology, theology, and music, but am happy to work with subjects across the humanities and social sciences, as well as with business titles and with physical and environmental science works aimed at the general reader.
Before becoming a proofreader and copyeditor, I was a professional archaeologist for more than 20 years. During those years I worked in field archaeology, on university research projects, and as an information manager and provider in local government historic environment information services. As well as abundant experience of working with technical archaeological and historic building reports, I therefore also offer a high degree of IT literacy and accuracy, as well as good customer service skills.
Having worked in the public sector, in a university, and in retail, I have a very broad base of experience on which to draw. You will always find me businesslike and sympathetic to your needs.
I welcome enquiries from anyone requiring copyediting/proofreading services, no matter how large or small the job.
Services
The services I offer at present are:
- Proofreading (in PDF or Adobe InCopy)
- Proof-editing (in MS Word)
- Copyediting (in MS Word)
I specialise in non-fiction and prefer to work on screen (though I can work on hard copy if required).
Clients
My regular client base includes academic publishers, publishing managers, journal editing agencies. and business publishers.
I also work on an ad hoc basis for businesses (including archaeological businesses), academic authors from around the world, postgraduate students, and other clients.
Current and recent client organisations include:
- Ben-Gurion University R&D Authority
- Brooklands New Media
- Cotswold Archaeology
- Edinburgh University Press
- Israeli Institute of Archaeology
- Lutterworth Press
- Newgen
- Shrewsbury Ramblers (pro bono)
- Sunrise Setting
Training and qualifications
Training:
- References (CIEP, 2024)
- Efficient Editing (CIEP, 2020)
- InDesign Introduction (XChange, 2019)
- Basic Editing (PTC, 2017)
- Mentoring in Proofreading (SfEP, 2015)
- Proofreading 2: Progress (SfEP, 2014)
- Basic Proofreading (PTC, 2013)
Academic qualifications:
- Diploma in Music
- MA Archaeological Practice
- BA Theology
Subjects
Specialisms: archaeology, history, music, religion/theology
Other recent subjects: art, business management, business profiles, language, literature, philosophy, politics, sociology, transportation, travel/walks
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Disclaimer note
The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.