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"The Bradshaws are precise, engaged, committed, and punctual. I was extremely satisfied with their editorial and production work, and highly recommend them."

—Daniela Rapp, Senior Editor

"Alan Bradshaw brings an impressive level of care, attention, and professionalism to his work; he always goes the extra mile, focusing on every detail. It is a pleasure to work with him."

—Elisabeth Dyssegaard, Executive Editor

"The phrase that comes to mind when describing my work with Alan Bradshaw is 'peace of mind.' I trust him to handle projects of great complexity and sensitivity with the knowledge that he will do so on time and with the exacting standards that have endeared him to legions of authors and publishers. I can't recommend him highly enough."

—Tim Bartlett, Executive Editor

"My man Alan Bradshaw, he's no Stan, When it comes to making a grammatical stand, Make them sentences land perfectly in this verbal gymnastic stand."

—Michael Eric Dyson, Bestselling Author

"James Bradshaw has a keen eye and displays a masterful attention to detail. His queries and notes to authors are clear, relevant, and respectful. I would recommend James for any project, regardless of editorial level."

—Ryan Masteller, Managing Editor

"James Bradshaw, with a pair of sharp eyes, provides expert proof reading and editing services."

—Tian Luo, Professor of Translation Studies

"The Bradshaws have a commitment to the craft of writing that shows in their meticulous eye for detail and a standard of professionalism that I can count on for accurate edits and incisive notes. Their work gives me the confidence to send my pages out into the world."

—Amadou Diallo, TV and film writer

Alan Bradshaw was a longtime production director for Palgrave Macmillan and managing editor for St. Martin’s Press. He has a strong background in workflow problem-solving and a history of improving quality and lowering costs through developing good relationships with authors, partner companies, and other freelancers. He has copyedited and proofread for Grand Central Publishing, Oxford University Press, TV Books, the Hechinger Report, and Nautilus. He has worked with Melinda Gates, Michael Eric Dyson, Patrisse Cullors, Sen. Ben Sasse, David French, S. A. Cosby, and many other wonderful authors.


James Bradshaw has been working as a freelance copyeditor for 5 years. He has provided copyediting and supplemental editing services for Taylor & Francis, Church Publishing, Mayo Clinic Press, Macmillan Trade, University of Michigan Press, and Routledge.