Muhammad Zahid Saeed
@muhammadzahidsaeed
Experienced editor and proofreader delivering precise, publish-ready content.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced editor and proofreader with over 21 years refining fiction, nonfiction, academic and technical manuscripts for top-ranked publishers and companies worldwide. I consistently deliver 100% linguistic accuracy and stylistic precision, improving clarity, flow and adherence to major style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) while preserving authorial voice.
My career includes roles at EDIT911, Cambridge Proofreading and CACTUS Communications where I managed end-to-end editorial workflows, reduced revision cycles, optimized editorial processes, and supported cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines. I hold a PhD in English Literature and bring strong familiarity with publishing workflows, manuscript evaluation, citation management and tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Editor and Proofreader
CACTUS Communications
Jul 2020 - Dec 2025 (5 years 5 months)
Edited diverse manuscripts to ensure linguistic precision and consistency, optimized editorial processes, and improved turnaround times while maintaining authorial voice.
Editor and Proofreader
Cambridge Proofreading
Apr 2015 - Jul 2020 (5 years 3 months)
Edited academic and scientific manuscripts to improve clarity and readability, reducing revision cycles and accelerating publication turnarounds.
Editor and Proofreader
EDIT911
Feb 2004 - Apr 2015 (11 years 2 months)
Managed end-to-end editorial workflows for fiction and nonfiction, improving clarity and stylistic consistency and ensuring error-free final layouts for publication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Bristol
Doctor of Philosophy, English Literature
2005 - 2010
Completed a PhD in English Literature focusing on advanced literary analysis and scholarly research methods.
University of Manchester
Master of Arts, English Literature
2001 - 2003
Completed a Master of Arts in English Literature with advanced study in literary theory and criticism.
Queen Mary University of London
Master of Science, Chemistry
1999 - 2001
Completed a Master of Science in Chemistry with postgraduate coursework and research components.
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