I'm Christina O'Shaughnessy, an independent professional editor specialized in working with documents and publications of international organizations.

I make texts easy to understand for a multicultural readership (see Bio).

I ensure that your texts are:
– clear, well structured and in plain English
– attractively presented
– appropriate for your particular readership.  

Applying simple Presentation Zen techniques, I make tables and graphs easier to read and interpret.    

Main subject areas
Global issues — environment, energy, trade, human rights, health, labour, transport, migration, aviation, international standards

History, linguistics and non-fiction (see also Specializations).  

Types of editing   
Copyediting, technical editing, official records, developmental editing,  visual presentations, website editing 

Principal clients
United Nations system and intergovernmental organizations
(see Bio and Testimonials).  

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Updated 5 June 2025