Overview
I offer services in copy editing and stylistic editing, with structural editing as needed. These services focus on:
- Technology content – documentation, reports, and white papers
- Business communications – presentations, reports and strategic documents
- Academic research – papers, dissertations, and books
I ensure clarity, coherence, consistency, and correctness for all projects. Proficient with the Chicago Manual of Style and various house styles.
Mission
To bridge the gap between complex technical content and clear, accessible communication – bringing both technical understanding and editorial skill to each project.
Editorial expertise
My technical experience, along with university degrees in English and Computer Science, allows me to understand project content on a fundamental level.
Credentials
- Advanced Certificate in Editing – Poynter/ACES
- Certificate in Editing Standards – Queen’s University, Canada
- BA in English – Harvard University
- PhD in computer science – University of Toronto
Clients
- Informa TechTarget (formerly Omdia)
- Academic researchers in Canada and Sweden
- Online information platforms
- Independent authors
Technical Experience
With 30+ years of experience in software development, UX design, and data analytics, I bring expertise to every project.
Programming and analysis
- Adobe
- Scotiabank
Design and research
- IBM
- Critical Mass
Teaching
- University of Toronto
- Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
From LinkedIn:
David is an excellent editor who pays attention to both the big picture and the details. . . .
. . . sharp eye for improving logic flow, clarity, and accuracy, as well as ensuring consistency throughout technical market research reports.
. . . his fantastic editorial skills will significantly improve all content, and any author would be fortunate to collaborate with him.
– Principal Editor at Omdia, part of Informa TechTarget
Approach
I am passionate about making complex information clear, accessible, and accurate. This work includes:
- Aligning content with style manuals and guides
- Refining language for a target audience
- Restructuring documents for maximum impact
- Presenting data for overview and insight
From LinkedIn:
. . . providing exceptional copyediting, line editing, and proofreading. His work was precise, insightful, and stylistically polished. He significantly enhanced the clarity, coherence, and readability of the text . . .
Professional, reliable, and meticulous, David brings both linguistic expertise and editorial sensitivity to every project.
– Editor in Chief at Culture Avenue magazine
Getting started
Please contact me for a quote about your next project, and I’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours.