I have provided work for numerous and varied clients. The following is a representative sample.
The Safe Online Outreach Society – For this non-profit, I initially provided relevant web content and regular updates with regard to the agency’s main preoccupation, which was the intersection of youth and technology. I also edited and proofread numerous documents, proposals, newsletters, reports and PowerPoint slides. Finally, I authored a topical blog (Hot Topics) for SOLOS.
Lower Mainland Appraisal Services Ltd. – Completely reformatted for consistency an approximately 50-page real estate appraisal document, editing and arranging for visual impact.
The Master Cleanse.org – Comprehensively edited and proofread a 96-page website on the Master Cleanse, an alternative health diet. Painstakingly reworked almost 30,000 words, for consistency of tone and for grammatical accuracy.
The MouseTronaut – Provided expert and detailed advice on British spellings and idioms, as well as helped edit and rework significant passages of this children’s novel manuscript, including dialogue and general sentence restructuring, finally polishing all 150-pages prior to printing.
Visualizing Social Science Research – Edited and proofread this approximately 50,000-word academic text.
The Biker – Proofread and line edited this approximately 50,000-word crime novel manuscript.
Cities of Sand and Stone – Proofread and substantive edited this approximately 64,000-word police procedural/crime novel manuscript.
Hell’s Muse – Proofread and line edited this approximately 63,000-word horror novel manuscript.
An Unlikely Goddess – Proofread and lined edited this approximately 56,000-word contemporary novel manuscript.
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Testimonials
“David is probably the most proficient and detail-oriented editor and proofreader I’ve met! As a PhD student, I understand the importance of technical accuracy in writing and have been grateful for David’s tireless and passionate revision. Because he takes the time to provide one-on-one attention to his clients, editing is a productive undertaking instead of the anxiety-driven task it can sometimes be!” – Lorinda Stoneman, SOLOS
“David was prompt and professional, asked important questions, and provided both editorial and substantive suggestions that proved invaluable. My material was time sensitive and he was able to complete the job on budget and ahead of schedule. I recommend him without reservation.” – Johannes Wheeldon, Adjunct Professor, Heritage University, WA
“David Antrobus is the kind of editor a writer dreams about. He has a keen eye and understands the difference between lay and lie. He also genuinely wants to make writing better. He’ll be editing my stuff for a LONG time.” – JD Mader, author of Joe Cafe and The Biker
“After endlessly searching for an editor that I would be comfortable with David Antrobus was recommended to me. David’s editing service far exceeded my expectations. He was able to adapt to my writing style and thereby enhance my novel without changing the ‘voice’. I would highly recommend David Antrobus to any serious writers looking for editing.” – David Yuzuk, author of Cities of Sand and Stone
“I recommended David Antrobus to my son David as an editor for his book, Cities of Sand and Stone. In reviewing David A.’s work, it is excellent and I look forward to having him as the editor on my upcoming book, Beachside PD: Undercover.” – Neil L Yuzuk, author of Beachside PD Books
“David took on a project for me that I needed completed asap. He got it done in the time frame he promised and his work was far more meticulous than I could ever have imagined. I would not hesitate to recommend him and will definitely be using him for my upcoming novels.” – Martin Crosbie, author of the novels My Temporary Life and My Name Is Hardly
“I’ve worked with numerous editors over the years, but none have made the process so smooth as David. Not only is he a consummate professional, his work gives me the security to know what I am publishing is truly ready for public consumption.” - Jack Wallen, author of Hell’s Muse
“David kept me well informed during every step in the process of editing my manuscript. When needed he sent me questions and his comments in the document were so thorough, I felt as if he were having a conversation rather than exchanging messages. My book is a hundred times better for having worked with him.” - Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar, author of Mommy but Still Me and Coloured and Other Stories
