Ryan B

North Branch, United States

“Clear writing, full understanding, can't lose!”

Specialist subjects:

English History Language & Literature Social Sciences

Editing formats:

Education:

BS in Interdisciplinary Studies

Michigan State University

2011–2015

Favorite referencing style

My favorite referencing style is MLA because I am most familiar with it.

Why I became an editor

I studied the social sciences in college, specifically how different disciplines combine to provide solutions and explanations for societal problems. However, I have always had a love of reading and learning new things. The analytical thinking involved in editing fits my personality and abilities, and learning new things while helping people get their point across appeals to me. I became a proofreader because I love reading, analyzing writing, and helping writers get the most out of their work.

Background and experience

My previous job involved editing heavily. I was responsible for editing training classes and other informational materials so that they were appropriate for the intended audience (i.e., new hires, experienced employees, customers). I was also responsible for editing an informational book that was distributed throughout the company on a quarterly basis.

Why I love proofreading and editing

I love the process of optimizing a piece of writing so that it is the best it can be. It’s like a puzzle. If you can get the pieces in the right positions, the image clicks into place. I enjoy reading a variety of academic subjects (history, English, science, social sciences) and fictional writing. The appeal of doing something I enjoy and that helps others is strong.

Request This Editor

Favorite book:

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Hobbies:

When I'm not proofreading, I spend my time watching baseball, playing games, and reading, of course.

Editing tips:

Being aware of the audience is key. I would suggest reading a document through once without making major changes to get an idea of its purpose. Another tip would be to trust your instincts.

More editors

Lynda H
Watford, UK
Business & Management, Education, Marketing, Public Relations, TESOL
View Profile
Charis P
Ward SD, United States
Communication & Media Studies, Journalism, Theology & Religious Studies
View Profile
Erica R
Tarrytown, United States
Communication & Media Studies, Computer/Information Sciences, Cultural Studies, Librarianship & Information Management, Philosophy, Social Media, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Technology, Women's & Gender Studies
View Profile
Peter K
Mount Waverly, Australia
Anatomy & Physiology, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Energy & Power, Engineering, Genetics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physical Sciences, Physics
View Profile
Anna W
Glasgow, Scotland
Advertising, Art & Design, Fiction, Film Studies, Fine Arts, History, Journalism, Language & Literature, Marketing, Theology & Religious Studies
View Profile
Matthew J
Brighton, United Kingdom
East & South Asian Studies, Geography, International Development, International Relations, Language & Literature, Middle Eastern & African Studies, Music, Politics, Social Sciences, Zoology
View Profile
Ciera L
Hockley, United States
Anatomy & Physiology, Anthropology, Archaeology, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, English, Fiction, Journalism, Linguistics, TESOL
View Profile
Rachael B
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Counselling, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Education, Health & Social Care, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, TESOL, Youth Work
View Profile