About
To distil something is to boil it down to what matters, and that’s what good writing does. Distil exists because too much important work goes unread, unfunded or misunderstood, simply because the writing gets in the way.
distil
verb · British English
To take something complex and draw out what really matters.
Behind Distil
I’m Andrew, the editor behind Distil. I’m a Chartered Environmentalist with more than 20 years’ experience writing, editing and reviewing technical reports for regulators, decision-makers and the public. That work has meant turning dense science into clear, concise writing that people can act on.
Distil brings the same skill to researchers, businesses and charities, and a lifelong love of words to storytellers.
I care about the details (yes, it’s spelled “distil” in British English) and about the bigger picture: does your writing say what you mean, to the people who need to hear it?
My promises
Every job is done by a qualified professional, not left to an automated tool.
Agreed before I start, with no surprises.
I never share your work or name you as a client without permission.
A member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and fully insured.
Tell me what you're working on and your deadline. I'll reply within two working days with a suggested approach, timescale and fixed quote.