Careful editing for texts that carry an institution's name.
I edit policy reports, scholarly articles and books, and I check English translations line by line against the original. My clients are think tanks, journals, publishers and foundations that need an experienced editor to take responsibility for the final text.
La Chine n'entend pas renoncer à ses ambitions technologiques.
China does not hear to renounce its technological ambitions.
China does not hear to renounce intend to give up its technological ambitions.
What I edit
Translation revision
English translations checked against the French original for accuracy, nuance and tone, then edited to read as if written in English.
Policy and think-tank publications
Reports, briefs, newsletters and edited volumes, kept consistent with house style and ready for publication under your name.
Scholarly articles and books
Copyediting for journals and presses in the humanities and social sciences, including reference checking in Chicago, APA, MLA and Harvard styles.
Business and teaching cases
Cases and teaching notes edited for clarity and checked for consistency of figures, names and sources.
Who I am
I have a PhD in English from Harvard and degrees from Trinity College Dublin, and I spent several years as a researcher at a think tank before working as an independent editor from 2019. I am an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). More about me.
To discuss a project, write to david@davidmulrooney.com with a short description of the text, its length and your deadline.