Megan Morris

I currently work as a freelance editor, proofreader, transcriptionist and book checker. This career path follows on from graduating with a First Class BA(Honours) in English Literature and Language. My studies were a combination of advanced linguistics, publication analysis, English as a global language and creative writing. These subjects therefore have given me the tools to both edit, correct and create various genres of writing.

I have proofread cvs, cover letters, dissertations, PhD theses and reports for individuals across the globe. Furthermore, I have edited three full works of fiction, with my word count exceeding 61,000. I have also spent time editing personalised children’s books where during busy periods I was checking up to 200 books a day. All of these positions have meant that from my edit the work has reached a standard whereby it is ready to be published. This means I have typeset, formatted and used style guides to ensure that the work looks professional as well as the content reading so. Finally, I have transcribed business conference calls meaning I am able to stay concentrated and meticulous for extended periods of time.

My plan is to one day complete a master’s degree however I am unsure what field to do this in so I am working towards gaining some experience. I have a keen interest in history and would love to work on any contemporary history pieces, such as film/documentary scripts and research for accuracy.

I am both creative and systematic in my approach to the English language therefore I will never finish a piece of work without it reaching the highest standard possible.