Overview
I offer a variety of services, from structural/line editing to copyediting and proofreading. My favourite thing is working really closely with an author to hone their manuscript, particularly looking at issues with plot and/or characterisation, giving a fresh eye on perspectives and helping to make the story the very best it can be.
I feel very strongly about never telling authors what, or how, to write - the manuscript is YOUR baby, and my job is simply to help you see potential areas that might need further exploring, and through discussing together, help you find your own solution to it.
**Please note that I am not able to take on every project I receive, so please don't be disheartened if I decline your request! I only take on projects that speak to me personally, as I believe every author deserves an editor that is truly passionate about their book.**
Interests: Young fiction, middle-grade and YA, particularly commercial fiction, literary fiction, tearjerkers, magical realism, quirky reality-benders, inspirational coming-of-age and overcoming-of-odds stories.
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Branford Boase Award 2019 Nomination
Certifications
- MA (Hons) Classics, University of Edinburgh, 2005–2009
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), TEFL Scotland, 2008
- Letteratura e Filosofia, Università di Bologna, 2007–2008
- Copyediting Workshop, Hachette Children’s Group, 2015
- Copyediting Skills, The Publishing Training Centre, 2012
- Copywriting Training, Scholastic Children’s Books, 2012
- Proofreading & Copyediting, Scholastic Children’s Books, 2012
- Proofreading for Editors, The Publishing Training Centre, 2011
Work experience
Orchard Books
I continue to manage Orchard's bestselling fiction brands, looking after a wide range of early readers, middle-grade and YA fiction.
Orchard Books
I managed Orchard’s top-selling fiction brands, looking after a wide range of early readers, middle-grade and YA fiction.
Freelance
I also work as a freelance editor for children's book of all ages, from picture books to YA. My services include structural editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, assessing submissions, brainstorming storylines and writing copy.
Scholastic UK
I cut my teeth in publishing assisting both the Marion Lloyd Books and Fiction Editorial teams in all aspects of running their illustrious Children’s and Young Adult Fiction lists.
Portfolio
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