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Dr David Winter BA MSc PhD (Cantab)
Dr David Winter BA MSc PhD (Cantab)
I am a senior writer, editor and reviewer with more than twenty years of professional experience across the UK, France and North Africa.
My background as a Cambridge‑trained linguist, combined with a long career in publishing—writing, editing and researching—ensures that every project I undertake is delivered with precision, clarity and impeccable English.
For over ten years, I edited, wrote and researched the annual and quarterly publications of one of the United Kingdom’s foremost providers of cultural travel.
My responsibilities extended beyond devising and sub‑editing content to commissioning copy, sourcing photographs and shaping layout.
Maintaining strong working relationships with remote contributors, designers and printers was a key aspect of this role, as it was during my tenure as Head of Publications at Expert Algeria, specialists in historical and adventure tourism.
Cambridge-trained Linguist
Cambridge-trained Linguist
As a Cambridge‑trained PhD linguist, writer, reviewer and proof‑reader, I deliver expertly edited and meticulously researched copy for publication in the traditional media — books, brochures, magazines and advertisements — as well as for websites, blogs and social media platforms.
My Cambridge training underpins my ability to produce clean, native‑quality English across domain‑specific material in, inter alia, business, academia, tourism, luxury and marketing.
My twenty‑year career at the intersection of language and editing has been dedicated to helping organisations — businesses, universities, translation agencies, creators, and institutions — communicate in flawless, persuasive English.
Indeed, I specialise in assignments that demand the highest level of stylistic and editorial precision. Since the vast majority of the material that I review and edit is destined for publication, every document is crafted to meet the highest standards of grammar and clarity.
As a former teacher and tutor of Latin and ancient Greek (including at the University of Cambridge), it goes without saying that my attention to detail and grasp of grammar and syntax are second to none.
The commissions I undertake are defined by their breadth, ranging from history and art to football and music, and from travel and tourism to business and finance.
Recent reviewing and proof‑reading projects have included the following:
• Editing Dr Michael Briant’s book on society and psychoanalysis
• Editing and abbreviating a dozen academic articles on cancer care
• Streamlining over 80,000 words for one of France’s top hotel brands
• Reviewing official reports for the French Ministry of Education
• Proof‑reading a short story for a Paris‑based publishing house
• Editing an academic paper for a conference on biblical Hebrew
Recent Editing Projects
Recent Editing Projects
Series of Academic Articles
Over a 9-month period in 2005 and 2006 I reviewed and edited a series of articles on cancer care and home hospitalisation for publication in an academic journal.
2025 also saw me proofing a book on psychoanalysis and society for publication.
I have recently finished an 80,000 word project reviewing and revising the website content for one of France's leading hotel brands.
Reliability, Flexibility, Professionalism
Clients value my ability to deliver clean, publication‑ready copy on time, every time. I am equally comfortable working independently or collaborating with teams, linguists and remote contributors.
Skills & Specialisations
Skills & Specialisations
Editing & Review
Content Editing • Proofreading • Structural Editing • Content Optimisation • Grammar & Syntax Review
Academic & Research
Academic Writing • Literature Reviews • Research Summaries • Policy Writing • Grant Writing
Specialist Areas
SEO Copywriting • Healthcare & Patient Education • Regulatory Documents • Product Descriptions • Content Strategy • Content Management
Professional Experience & Qualifications
Professional Experience & Qualifications
Writer, Editor & Translator — Freelance
Produce publication‑ready copy for universities, corporations, magazines, NGOs, etc. for academic institutions, luxury brands, travel agencies, technology corporations and private individuals
Editor‑in‑Chief — Culturissima Writing Consultancy (2004–2015)
Drove editorial strategy and produced written and translated content for websites, journals, corporations, heritage organisations and universities.
Editor‑in‑Chief, Writer & Content Manager — ACE Cultural Tours (1999–2008)
Oversaw the full publishing schedule, managed editorial workflows and wrote, researched and commissioned content for all company publications.
Head of Bilingual Publications — Expert Algeria (2008)
Produced, edited and reviewed English and French content for global web, print and marketing materials.
In‑House French → English Translator — A.M. Transword (2011–2013)
Translated media, business, technical and financial documents for clients including Disney, Bank of America and CMA‑CGM.
Education
PhD, Latin & Linguistics — University of Cambridge
British Academy Major State StudentshipBA (First Class Hons), Latin, Linguistics & Greek — University of Liverpool
MSc, Psychodynamics — Birkbeck, University of London
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