Robert Holden
Trading as: Draftproof Editing
South Mayo
Mobile phone: 0871364219
Professional memberships
Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders (CIEP) Advanced Professional Member
Educational qualifications
M.A. (Hons, first class), English Language and Literature, University of Aberdeen
Post-graduate Diploma in Newspaper Journalism, University of Central Lancashire
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, MEI-RELSA
Training and professional development
Becoming a Proofreader (Distinction), Knowadays
Copyediting 1: Introduction, CIEP
Copyediting 2: Headway (Merit), CIEP
Copyediting 3: Progress (Merit), CIEP
Non-fiction Development Editing (CIEP)
Word Styles and Templates for PC (Cadman Training)
Languages
English – Proficient
Experience
Full-time freelancer since 2021, working on a wide range of non-fiction documents, including scholarly works in humanities and social sciences, business and research reports, theses, articles, educational materials, grant applications and memoir.
Collaborating with independent authors, publishers, media firms and production management companies.
Services offered
- Copyediting
- Substantive editing
- Proofreading
Media
- Books
- Textbooks
- Articles
- Theses/Dissertations
- Reports
Subject areas
- Linguistics
- Religion and Theology
- Social Policy
- International Affairs
- History
- Education
Clients include
- Cambridge University Press (via Straive/Bourchier)
- Bristol University Press
- Independent Authors, Postgrads and Academics
- Envelope Books
- Dingle Publishing
- UCL Press (via Bourchier)
- Think Tanks
- Oxford University Press
- O’Hanlon Media
- Augustine Institute
- Toronto University Press
Examples of work undertaken
Linguistics: When Minoritized Languages Change Language Theory; A Deeper Learning Companion for CLIL; Purrietes of Language; Optimal Linking Grammar; Language Aptitude Theory and Practice (Cambridge University Press); A Grammar of Efdalian (UCL Press)
Religion: Atheists and Atheism before the Enlightenment (Cambridge University Press); Word of Life Grade 7 Curriculum (Augustine Institute)
Social Policy: Taxing Democracy; Decolonising Community Education and Development (Bristol University Press)
Other: Parenting the Rainbow (Soulutions GLOBAL); Angels in Our Territory (Hodos)
Testimonials
I entrusted Robert with a manuscript containing a lot of medical terms, footnotes, and references, and English is not my native language. He edited the document with great accuracy and just the right amount of rewording. I would recommend him to any author looking for a skillful and friendly editor.
Caroline Huyard – author of (Un)Common: The Social Life of Rare Disorders
I am grateful for Robert’s professionalism and meticulous work on my book. Highly recommended!
Wan-Chuan Kao – author of White before Whiteness in the Late Middle Ages
Robert was superbly professional, efficient and considerate, especially with regards to regularly checking in and accommodating some shifting timelines on our part. A very comprehensive piece of work, and quickly turned around given the time available and the size of the project. The Style Sheet prepared was clear and useful, and we will try to deploy it for other projects.
Grant Goodwin – Dublin Business School
Thank you for copyediting my book. You have made it a lot better
Dr Edith Podhovnik – Author of Purrieties of Language
Tremendous work. You clearly proved the value of hiring a copyeditor!
NGO Director – Washington, DC
I was impressed by the work Robert did in proofreading my book. He has an eye for detail which picked up things I overlooked. He has an excellent appreciation of the English language and can identify better ways to express things accurately and succinctly. I highly recommend his work.
Graeme Wylie – Author, Angels in Our Territory
I would highly recommend Robert for proofreading and editing purposes. His excellent communication and attention to detail helped make my final PhD stages less stressful.
Doctoral Candidate, UK
Your service was excellent, very efficient and thorough. We look forward to working with you again.
Scripture Union Ireland
I engaged Robert’s services when completing my M.Ed. Robert’s attention to detail in terms of grammar and spelling is wonderful, only matched by his ability to restructure convoluted sentences. I would highly recommend Robert to anyone wishing to polish their academic writing.
Liz – Tutor