Editing & Proofreading
Editing stories for ScienceAlert, I incorporate corrections from fact-checkers and work with writers to find ways to improve the clarity, impact and flow of their words — without losing the writer’s voice. I also double-check particularly gnarly facts or suspicious statements, iron out grammatical kinks, and find structural changes to keep readers hooked.
A 'Hidden' Metabolic Disorder May Not Show Up on Your Scale, Researchers Say
Science Alert | Jan 2026
A metric that looks beyond height and weight to underlying biological markers of metabolic health is providing revised estimates of disease risk.
Other Stories I’ve edited for SCience Alert
As a proofreader, I do more than just correct typos and formatting errors. I draw on my fact-checking and editing skills to ensure figures and graphs are accurate, the writing style is consistent, and to find ways to make formal reports a breeze to read.
“Clare’s attention to detail is exceptional. I was impressed with how many inconsistencies she picked up within our draft document, and her welcome suggestions on how to improve the readability of the reports. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any organisation looking for a quality proof-reader.”