About Kathleen
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About Me
My name is Kathleen McNish and I am based in the West End of Glasgow in Scotland.
I have been working as a freelance proofreader, editor and translator since 2015.
I love all things related to language, and I am even the proud owner of a mug about the misuse of apostrophes!
In my spare time, I love watching foreign dramas (the more subtitles, the better), travelling (to as far afield as Japan) and baking.
Memberships
Professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
Member of the Glasgow Editors' Network
Graduate Affiliate member of the Institute of Translation & Interpreting (ITI)
Member of the ITI Medical & Pharmaceutical Network
Services & Experience
I love working on medical texts, but I have experience working on a diverse range of projects – this variety is what I like most about my work.
I pride myself on providing an expert service with the personal touch. I strive to establish strong, personable relationships with all of my clients – each one as individual as their respective project. Making a client happy makes me happy!
I offer proofreading, copy-editing, copywriting and localisation services. I am experienced in proofreading blind, against copy, and on screen using Adobe Reader’s mark-up tools or Microsoft Word’s Track Changes.
Medical Project Experience: Proofreading and copy-editing translated scientific articles relating to orthopaedic surgery.
Non-Medical Project Experience: Copy-editing and copywriting property brochure information; proofreading and proof-editing documents for the financial services industry.
I am also Deputy Editor of the ITI Scottish Network newsletter.
Internships
I completed an internship with HarperCollins Publishers in 2014, where I worked on the preparation of bilingual dictionary content.
I completed a Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) Proofreading Mentorship in 2016.
Education
MSc in Translation Studies, University of Glasgow
BA (Hons) in Spanish and French, University of Strathclyde
testimonials
I have been working with Kathleen for a considerable period of time. As I am an estate agent who has dyslexia, Kathleen’s role in helping me to create the particulars for property schedules is vital. She is wonderful to work with – she is very professional, efficient and consistently returns work ahead of time. Kathleen’s work is evidently very considered and the polished end product is extremely impressive. She was a fantastic find and her professional contribution has been, and continues to be, invaluable.
Maureen Atkinson, Estate Agent for PRG Properties
I’ve worked with Kathleen on a newsletter for a few years now and have found her to be an outstanding editor with an eagle eye – no matter how well I think I’ve checked something, she is always able to pick up on details that I haven’t spotted. In addition to spelling, grammar and readability, she checks facts and always adds helpful comments and suggestions to make the editing process a collaborative exercise. She is also friendly in her communication, responds quickly and turns work around promptly. It’s always a pleasure to work with her.
Siobhan Gorrie, Editor of the Institute of Translation & Interpreting Scottish Network Newsletter
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.