Kate Donnelly is an outstanding editor and science communicator, bringing clarity, precision, and expertise to every project she undertakes. Her meticulous attention to detail, deep understanding of academic writing, and ability to refine complex ideas make her an invaluable asset to researchers and academics alike. I would especially like to call out her exceptional work for the Threatened Species Recovery Hub (TSRH), that was part of the National Environmental Science Program and more recently as the Coordinator for the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science at UQ. As the Science Communication Officer for TSRH, she helped to produce some excellent reports that clearly communicated the impacts of our research to a broad audience. I can’t recommend Kate highly enough. Best of all she is just great to work with and delivers!

I am pleased to provide my strong recommendation for Kate Donnelly as an academic editor. Kate possesses exceptional skills in academic copy-editing, with a deep understanding of journal requirements and academic styles. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to polish complex academic prose, elevating the quality of manuscripts while preserving the author’s original voice. Her sensitivity and effectiveness in working with authors who are non-native English speakers are particularly commendable, making her an invaluable asset to international academic collaborations. Kate’s attention to detail and authoritative knowledge of grammar have resulted in manuscripts that are both grammatically flawless and refined in their English expression. Her work has led to the successful acceptance of multiple papers, a testament to her skill in preparing manuscripts to meet the high standards of academic journals. She consistently meets deadlines and displays a willingness to accommodate authors’ schedules, contributing to the timeliness of submissions. I highly recommend Kate Donnelly for any academic editing roles.

I had the pleasure of working with Kate who edited our recent book of over 400 pages. Kate demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of the content was polished and professional. Her insightful feedback and suggestions significantly enhanced the quality of the work, making it more engaging and coherent.

Kate was not only thorough but also reliable and efficient, meeting all deadlines without compromising on quality. Her ability to understand the vision and tone we wanted to convey was impressive. Her communication was always clear and prompt, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable.

I highly recommend Kate to anyone in need of a skilled, thorough and dedicated editor.

Editing is a major skill that is critical to turn clunky writing into good writing. Kate Donnelly is an expert editor who makes a massive difference to the quality of written work – and her work is always timely.

Kate Donnelly joined the School of Management as an editor in 2022, highly recommended by a fellow editor. Since then, she has worked on numerous journal articles with academics at the school, who consistently praise her services. Her meticulous attention to detail, understanding of academic writing, and familiarity with the journal submission process have greatly enhanced their work. Kate’s professionalism and clear communication have made the editing process smooth and stress-free. Academics are genuinely grateful for her invaluable contributions and believe her efforts have and will improve their chances of publication in reputable journals.

While academic writing is challenging at best, formatting manuscripts aligned to individual journal guidelines can be incredibly frustrating and tedious. Thankfully, Kate is a great support with this element. I have contracted Kate multiple times to proofread academic articles, fix grammar, check and format references and align manuscripts to author guidelines. Kate does an excellent job, every time. 

I can’t recommend Kate Donnelly highly enough as a copy editor. Her meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of journal standards have been invaluable in preparing our papers for publication. Thanks to Kate’s support, our members’ work is consistently polished and ready for high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals. Her expertise truly elevates the quality of our submissions.

Kate provided thorough, insightful feedback that greatly improved the clarity and precision of my journal paper. Beyond just correcting errors, Kate offered thoughtful suggestions that enhanced the overall flow and readability of my document. Her professionalism and promptness are commendable. I highly recommend Kate to anyone seeking top-notch editing and proofreading services.

I highly recommend Kate for her exceptional editing skills. She has consistently proofread, edited, and formatted my manuscripts for submission to journals in the psychology and business disciplines with remarkable efficiency and thoroughness. Her professionalism and flexibility in scheduling has ensured timely delivery with minimal delays. Kate’s clear edits have not only enhanced the quality of my writing but also taught me valuable lessons in improving my writing style. Additionally, working with Kate has been a pleasure due to her friendly and accommodating nature.

I would like to strongly endorse Kate Donnelly as a copy editor. Her exceptional skills in editing and proofreading and knowledge of journal submission standards were instrumental in assisting me in a recent publication. Kate was able to skilfully streamline the language and editing of an article that was subsequently accepted in one of the leading international journals on World Trade law. She was responsive to emails and completed the task within just days of me contacting her. My article was accepted without any changes and has since been published.

I have been working with Kate for several years now. As a non-native English speaker, I am especially grateful for Kate’s patience and thoroughness not only in copy-editing my work, but also taking the time to explain the reasons behind her recommendations. My research is interdisciplinary and covers different topics. Kate always takes the time to understand the unique research context of each study. Her expertise has made substantial improvements to my papers.

I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional editing and proofreading services Kate Donnelly provided on my scholarly article. The attention to detail and thoroughness in reviewing complex academic content truly elevated the quality of my work. Kate’s keen eye for grammar, consistency, and clarity, along with their understanding of the subject matter, ensured that the final manuscript was polished and ready for submission. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking professional and meticulous proofreading for academic writing.

One of my HDR students recently used Kate’s copyediting service for her thesis, and I was very satisfied with the results. Kate meticulously reviewed the thesis, correcting grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors while also offering insightful suggestions to enhance the overall flow and coherence of the arguments. I highly recommend Kate to any research student looking to elevate the quality of their work.

Kate’s editing skills notably improve our research papers. Her attention to detail and academic expertise help strengthen our writing and arguments. We find her professional, efficient, and skilled at enhancing clarity while preserving the authors’ voices. I recommend her services to fellow researchers.

I have been receiving editing and formatting help from Kate Donnelly for over three years now. She is an extremely professional and skilful editor who pays attention to details. She has an extraordinary capability of understanding the needs of her clients and effectively addressing those needs. She is very approachable and responds to her clients in a timely and professional manner. She kindly delivered a session on common academic writing issues for my PhD and MPhil students. I highly recommend her services!

Kate assisted our research teams to revise, edit, polish and prepare manuscripts for submission to journals to an extremely high standard. She meticulously follows the guidelines set out my journal editorial boards and follows the instructions so that all of our articles were submitted with no issues arising. While we drove the research projects, getting the articles published would have taken many months longer had it not been for the editorial services she provided. You can leave your documents with Kate knowing that the results will be exceptional.

I am so grateful to Kate for her insightful editing of my thesis. Her attention to detail, thoughtful feedback, and commitment to ensuring clarity and precision in my work have been invaluable. She not only enhanced the quality of my writing but also helped me better articulate my ideas. In addition to the very well edited thesis document I learnt a lot about writing from the report that came with it.