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Why do I proofread?

Emma Parfitt — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:02:27 +0000

I love writing

I started proofreading and editing theses when I finished my first postdoc. The reason? I have always loved writing. Hearing about friends’ awful experiences with unqualified proof-readers (not all are unqualified) I knew I could help. Imagine a master’s student trying to proofread a thesis of 90,000 words when they are more used to shorter documents. You can see why issues arise. Plus there is a big leap from a MA to a PhD.

A lack of qualified proofreaders

What I felt was needed, were targeted PhD editing services by someone who has gone through a proof read and edit of their own work. A doctor, like me, who has read, researched and written a 90,000 word PhD. Who understands the thesis format and how to proof read a thesis. And who also understands the pressure you are under during those final months.

I had the qualifications

Therefore (oh and check out this article on ‘therefore grammar’), I realised that my time spent as an MA creative writer, working in the business world and returning to university provided a grounded perspective. A view point from which I could aid people finish their thesis, and to the best possible quality. I know what words to cut from your writing to make it read well and be more concise. Also, I understand academic writing having, since 2017, proof-read social science theses. Contact me if you would like to know if I have experience in your area (as I also have experience with business, economics and biology, for instance, as well as sociology and politics).

Consistent recommendations

My proofreading portfolio consists of my clients who have consistently given five-star reviews. Even better, they then recommend me to others. I have helped many people learn how to structure their work, I have assisted writers with dyslexia, for example, to polish their prose. Grateful to have read many wonderful theses for my thesis copy editing service, I would not change my job. Formatting confusion? Not a problem!

A proofreader you can trust

So if you are looking for proofreading and editing services at an advanced, or even a typo level, please get in touch.

Who is Emma Parfitt?

Emma Parfitt is a proofreader with +20 years of writing experience with businesses, academics and creative writers. She obtained a Creative Writing MA (St Andrews University) and a PhD in Storytelling (Warwick University). Then set up her own proofreading business and became a published author of fiction as well as academic literature such as Young People, Learning & Storytelling (Palgrave Macmillan).

Get in touch!

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Edinburgh pride

Emma Parfitt — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:20:00 +0000

Unfortunately, over the past twenty years I have noticed a frustrating increase in littering and fly tipping all over Edinburgh. But perhaps I should reassess if that matters at all, if random passers-by in Edinburgh are the best kind to have by your side in an emergency.

Yesterday in Edinburgh, I saw a man step off a Lothian bus on the bridges. He could have been anyone’s dad or granddad, he could have been you. One moment he was standing, the next it looked like he lost his balance and fell with his head against the large rubber tyre of the bus. People nearby immediately surrounded and comforted him: one asked the driver not to start the bus, another bent down to see if the man was conscious, another pulled out their phone and called for an ambulance. Luckily a doctor was on the bus heading to the airport. He assessed the gentleman’s condition and asked his name, as others offered wet-wipes to clean the blood from a slight gash on the gentleman’s forehead, and some bottled water for him to drink.

The thing I took away from yesterday ̶ as a young man and women crouched on the pavement with the gentleman, telling him that he was ‘in good hands’ ̶ was how glad I am to be Scottish; that while people worry about the unity of the UK, there are other things that are more important in our day-to-day lives. To be from Edinburgh, or quite possibly British, or European, or to be human for that matter, as I don’t know where everyone came from yesterday, the thing that should matter the most is the way that we treat one another. Consider, the concern of the medical student who stopped to ask if she could help after the doctor had to leave to catch his flight. I was inspired by the number of people who showed concern for a stranger in need ̶ people with a beautiful diversity of facial features and fashion statements.

Och, the littering-thingy still bugs me. Edinburgh is so beautiful, we have the right people, now we need to be proud of our surroundings too. Aye?

If you do want to help our environment in term of practical conservation work, check out LCV Edinburgh.

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Ebook Publication

Emma Parfitt — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:38:00 +0000

Here is a link to my ebook:- Temptation and Mozarella published by Thistleinthekiss (Edinburgh).

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