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Terrence Thomson

@terrencethomson

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Experienced editorial professional and philosopher specializing in academic proofreading and editing.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek editorial roles in publishing—proofreading, editing, or positions supporting the writing/editing/publishing process—within collaborative, scholarship-focused teams that value rigorous research and clear communication.

I am an experienced editorial professional and academic philosopher who combines deep expertise in Modern European and continental philosophy with practical experience in academic proofreading, editing, and publishing. I have managed bookshop operations, founded and run scholarly reading groups and research initiatives, and published a monograph and multiple peer-reviewed articles across leading journals.

My work focuses on Kant, German Idealism, phenomenology and the history of metaphysics, and I bring a meticulous, research-driven approach to editorial projects for non-native English academics, grant applications and long-form scholarship. I seek roles where rigorous scholarship, clear writing, and collaborative publishing processes are valued.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Editor

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Self Employed

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Provide copyediting and proofreading for academic articles, project proposals and books by non-native English speakers, improving clarity and publication readiness across multiple disciplines.

Proofreading Peer Review Attention To Detail

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Founder & Organizer

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Continental Philosophy Research Group

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Founded and coordinated a research group focused on Kant, Schelling and Heidegger, organizing seminars and collaborative research activities since 2021.

Public Speaking Curriculum Design Community Building

Bookshop Manager

Waterstones

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 (5 years 11 months)

Managed bookstore operations at Piccadilly, overseeing staff, inventory, and customer service to drive sales and maintain a curated literary selection from 2012 to 2017.

retail management Inventory Management Customer Service Staff Training Visual Merchandising Sales Reporting Event Coordination

Bookseller

Waterstones

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Provided customer-facing sales and merchandising support at Trafalgar Square, assisting with book recommendations, stock management and store presentations between 2010 and 2012.

Customer Service Merchandising Sales Stock Control Literary Knowledge Teamwork Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kingston University

Doctor of Philosophy, Modern European Philosophy

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: TECHNE DTP (AHRC) full PhD funding; Research Training Support Grants.

PhD in Modern European Philosophy with a thesis titled "Variations on Transition: A Study in Kant’s Opus postumum" supervised by Howard Caygill and Stella Sandford; passed without emendations.