Preparing written material for publication with a copyedit or proofread.
Organisations
Copyediting or proofreading informational documents for small and medium-sized enterprises, charities and non-profit, societies and associations, and community groups.
Clear and consistent communication
David Smith Editorial is a copyediting and proofreading business, providing expertise in preparing written copy for publication.
I specialise in editing non-fiction and can help you with:
- books
- journal articles
- academic work, including essays, theses and dissertations
- report literature
- marketing communications
- internal communications
- specialist and technical writing
- CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, executive biographies
- website content.
My clients are from the private, public, academic and voluntary sectors, also, independent authors. Editing texts across most subject areas, I produce documents and publications that are clear, consistent, accurate and suitable for the intended audience.
What my clients say …
I have known David Smith for many years, going back to a time when we worked as colleagues on the East Dunbartonshire Council Information & Archives team, during the early 2000s, but more recently through a range of other organisations, including the Scottish Local History Forum, where he was a member of the journal editorial team for a few years. I have found him to be a person who applies commitment to the many complex tasks in which he is involved, making use of a range of skills, including research ability, knowledge of a wide range of information sources, document editing and document proofing. For example, he applied his proofing skills, very effectively, to a book that I was joint-editing, Thomas Muir of Huntershill: essays for the twenty first century (Humming Earth, Edinburgh, 2016). He has also contributed proofing skills to a range of journal articles, pamphlets and other documents, always with commitment, knowledge and efficiency.
Don Martin MBE FCLIP FSAScot, Local Historian and Author
David worked with us on the 2nd edition of Sustainable Golf Development: Voluntary Sustainability Standard. The technical document included copy text, infographics, tables and relatively complex cross-references throughout. David assisted us with grammar, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation as well as catching every missed reference and style of referencing guidance. The process was iterative and very helpful and informative with additional suggested changes for us to consider to suit our own writing and presentation style. I wouldn’t hesitate to use David’s skills again on our next project.
Sam Thomas, Director of Golf Development, GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf
A very thorough and professional service. David proofread both my MA and MSc dissertations on the subject of Art History. Despite being lengthy texts, his proofreading service was incredibly timely. It was obvious that David had undertaken careful reading of both pieces of work in order to help improve their flow and ensure consistency. His suggested edits were accompanied by easy to follow explanatory comments. Brilliant service, would have no hesitation recommending David Smith Editor & Proofreader.
Michell Irvine, Art History Student, University of Glasgow
David is an accurate and thoughtful proofreader who has worked for City CV, an award-winning international career consultancy, for more than two years. He supports the writers as part of a dedicated proofreading team that checks for spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors, ensures consistent layout and formatting, and maintains optimum quality and service delivery. David’s proofreading expertise is extremely impressive. He is professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with, responding to all requests quickly and efficiently.
Victoria McLean, CEO and Founder, City CV, Part of the Hanover Group