Hi! Hello! I’m Judith – a storyteller who thinks that non-fiction can, and should, be clear and engaging. Why Editist? I trained as a sociologist and anthropologist so the ‘ist’ ending seemed like a fun way to hint at that. And I think language can be playful. I’m not one for rigid grammar rules.
I have over twenty years experience as a researcher at a think tank, as an associate professor, a consultant and as a non-fiction editor. I am comfortable with academic work in the arts, social sciences, and humanities.
I have a particular soft spot for what is often called ‘grey literature’: scientific and technical reports, charities’ research reports, policy papers, working papers, reports and newsletters from business and industry. I love when experts want to communicate to broader audiences.
I excel at distilling arguments to achieve clarity and good storytelling. I can help with structuring your writing to make sure your argument flows well across the whole manuscript and at the paragraph and sentence level. I’ll make sure your voice is consistent and as strong as it can be it.
I am tenacious in my search for information and knowledge. I can help with finding sources for literature reviews, for background research or fact checking.
Let us know what we can do to help you. Contact editist using the form below.
I would also like to express my gratitude to my editor Judith Doyle of Editist, whose comments and guidance helped me look much smarter than I am. She provided me with the confidence that I was putting a decent product out into the world.
M.S.
Her experience and expertise helped me maintain my arguments from start to finish. She caught phrases and changes in tone that could have been problematic to how my dissertation held together! Thanks so much! The Editist was able to navigate all 300+ pages of my dissertation to help me strengthen my argument, stay on track with my analysis, recognize additional contributions from my research, and avoid possible problematic areas.
R.V.
Judith was a life saver for me at the most difficult times of the writing of my dissertation. Her compassionate way of communicating combined with her professionalism and prompt responding with detailed feedback was so amazing for me. I am so grateful for working with her. I highly recommend anyone who is writing anything and needs validation or confirmation of their intentions being conveyed in English to work with her.
H.A.