About Merl
I've been editing and writing for more than 30 years, for British and American audiences. British English is my first language.
After gaining my doctorate, I enjoyed an academic career in the humanities and social sciences. My work involved writing, editing and translating. I was brilliant at all three. And it was fun.
So much fun, in fact, that in 2007 I decided to retrain as a professional editor and translator.
But that's enough about me. What can I do for you?
Visit my website to see customer testimonials and more info about my services.
Media
Company literature, theses and dissertations, newsletters, online materials, journal articles, books, multi-author books, magazines, educational materials
All kinds of marketing and PR materials, including press releases, brochures, posters, flyers and briefing documents
All kinds of academic materials in the humanities and social sciences, including research proposals, abstracts, conference presentations and research manuscripts
Qualifications and awards
DPhil Women's Studies (University of York)
BA (Hons) Philosophy (University of Cambridge)
Diploma in Translation (Institute of Linguists)
Certificate of Competent Knowledge in French (University of Cambridge: language to degree level
Certificate in Advanced Swedish (University College London: language to degree level)
Experience
Freelance proofreader, copy editor and FR/SWE to EN translator
February 2016 - present
Deputy Communications Manager, Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd
August 2014 - February 2016
Freelance proofreader, copy editor and FR/SWE to EN translator
September 2008 - August 2014
Lecturer in sociology and anthropology, University of East London
January 1996 – June 2010
Recent clients
University of Copenhagen, University of Eastern Finland, University of Jyväskylä, University of Lausanne, LUT University, University of Oulu, University of Southern Denmark, University of Tampere, University of Turku
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Disclaimer note
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