Dr Penny Howes

I am a freelance editor with more than 10 years' experience and offer my clients a firm foundation of editorial skills and experience, coupled with in-depth knowledge of medical specialisms, research and the publication process. I have a BSc and PhD in Physiology with Pharmacology from a British university and experience of research work in a hospital laboratory.

I specialise in editing, revising and proofreading medical and scientific research papers, reports and books. I have particular experience with medical textbooks and international health reports, and frequently work on multi-author specialist textbooks written by non-native English authors. I have additional experience of work on educational material, particularly in secondary science subjects.

I also offer writing, rewriting, development editing and project management, as well as drug checking for medical publications.

I go to great lengths to ensure documents are clear and well presented, free of inconsistencies and errors, and appropriate for their intended audience. I understand the importance of communication, confidentiality and deadlines, and work together with authors and publishers to achieve the highest standard of writing in the required time frame.

I am an advanced member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders.