My name is Christina Petrides and I run Last Glance. In 2017 I swapped my high heels for sneakers and my London Oyster card for a backpack to run my own copyediting business and travel the world.
I’d had enough of commuting and sitting in an office. Since we can now work from anywhere, I quit the office job and left London to set up Last Glance and work while I travel. This way I can spend my spare time seeing more of the world, which in turn motivates me to get to work every day. For the full story of how I got here, this is how it all came about.
My skills and experience
I worked in the environmental sector for over 20 years. During that time, I drafted, edited, and reviewed more than 350 large multiauthor documents to comply with international standards or UK planning regulations.
Using these skills, I transitioned into copyediting and proofreading and set up Last Glance. You can find full details on the services page and also see what my clients say.
I offer copyediting and proofreading services, and I work on corporate reports, academic papers prior to journal submission, PhD theses, and non-fiction books. I also work with US court reporters to proofread depositions and trial transcripts.
My background is in the environmental and sustainability fields, and I also hold an MBA. I bring a skilled eye to your technical, corporate, and academic reports that you may not find elsewhere.
Training, qualifications, and professional memberships
I hold these qualifications and have completed the following training courses:
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (University of Stirling)
- MSc Environmental Policy (University of Salford)
- Master of Business Administration (Open University)
- Publishing Qualifications Board’s Basic Proofreading (pass with merit)
- CIEP Copyediting 1 (Introduction); 2 (Headway); and 3 (Progress) (distinction)
- CIEP References and Plain English for Editors
I am an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and an Affiliate Member of the Institution of Environmental Sciences.