Hi! My name is Alistair, and my pronouns are masculine.

Having recently graduated from the College of Media and Publication with a shiny new certification in editing and proofreading, I set up Alistair Edits as the natural companion to my own writing practice.

As a writer, I am forever curious and always on the lookout for new ways to convey emotion. I have studied and continue to marvel at the classics, from Shakespeare to Flaubert to Pratchett. I hold a Master's degree in creative writing from the University of Glasgow, and a Bachelor's in film studies from the Sorbonne in Paris, both of which explored the technicality of artistic expression.

Who’s the editor?

As your editor, I will:

  • hold up a mirror to your writing,

  • guide your hand without forcing it,

  • offer relevant examples and references to expand your tool kit,

  • ensure that, when you're breaking the rules, you're doing it on purpose.

While I am currently based in Atlantic Canada, I am more than happy to work in British or American English to suit your project.