
Paul OO
I Humanize AI Content, PhD Editor, Oxford University Press
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Editor
Oxford Partners • Freelance
Dec 2018 - Present • 7 yrs 7 mos
Managed end-to-end editorial workflows for academic, educational, and trade titles to meet rigorous publishing deadlines. Conducted structural and developmental editing to ensure content clarity, logical flow, and adherence to OUP’s high scholarly standards. Coordinated peer review processes by identifying and liaising with subject matter experts to validate research and manuscript quality. Performed meticulous copyediting and proofreading, enforcing strict adherence to the Oxford Style Manual and branding guidelines. Collaborated with authors and contributors to refine manuscripts, providing constructive feedback on tone, accuracy, and pedagogical effectiveness. Evaluated book proposals for commercial viability, academic merit, and alignment with the press’s strategic publishing goals. Oversaw copyright and permissions clearance to ensure all third-party content complied with legal and intellectual property requirements. Cross-functional collaboration with production, marketing, and design teams to facilitate the transition from manuscript to final publication. Ensured technical accuracy in specialized fields, verifying data, citations, and bibliographical references for academic integrity. Monitored industry trends and curriculum changes to identify new opportunities for series development or digital content expansion.
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Long Story Shorts • Freelance
Jan 2017 - May 2019 • 2 yrs 4 mos
Managed end-to-end editorial workflows for academic, educational, and trade titles to meet rigorous publishing deadlines. Conducted structural and developmental editing to ensure content clarity, logical flow, and adherence to OUP’s high scholarly standards. Evaluated book proposals for commercial viability, academic merit, and alignment with the press’s strategic publishing goals. Oversaw copyright and permissions clearance to ensure all third-party content complied with legal and intellectual property requirements. Cross-functional collaboration with production, marketing, and design teams to facilitate the transition from manuscript to final publication. Ensured technical accuracy in specialized fields, verifying data, citations, and bibliographical references for academic integrity.
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okochigodwin

Hong Kong
I've worked with hundreds of editors across platforms and institutions. Paul is the most capable I have ever encountered. I mean that without doubt. He took my academic paper and returned something I could not have imagined : flawless proofreading and editing, perfect Harvard in-text citation & referencing,...
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harvester12345

United States
He understood the requirements and was precise exactly what I needed for proposal
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elianadrake

United States
Paul did an excellent job editing and refining my work with professionalism and attention to detail. He successfully improved the structure, clarity, and overall flow, making the content read naturally and professionally throughout. His editing skills were impressive, and he is highly recommended for future proofreading and content refinement tasks.
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