Overview
I'm a freelance author, copy editor and proofreader and have considerable experience in copy editing and proofreading fiction and non-fiction, children's books and resources, and magazines. For over 13 years, I have worked with both independent authors/publishers and traditional publishing houses, including:• SPCK Publishing (London)• CWR (Farnham)• Lion Hudson (Oxford)My copy editing and proofreading services can help you achieve a professional finish that will do justice to your writing. I will offer comments on content and suggestions for sentence rewording, as necessary, to improve clarity and flow.As an author myself, I appreciate the importance of clearly written text and polished presentation. At the same time, my editing approach will always be sensitive to your authorial voice. I care about the quality of your words as much as you do, and will work with you to help you achieve a professional finish to your writing.Testimonial from a happy client:'Alexa is an absolute pleasure to work with – professional, efficient and totally dependable. She’s hugely helpful when it comes to suggesting creative solutions within our publications, whether at copy editing or proofreading stages. You can absolutely count on her – she’s conscientious, collaborative and a joy to communicate with.'Rebecca Berry, Lead Editor at CWR, Farnham, Surrey
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Children’s Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Picture Books
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Awards
- Winner of UK Christian Books Awards 2006 (children's category) for 'It's A Boy!'
- Driver Award for best feature film at Coventry International Film Festival 2016 for 'My Month With Mrs Potter' from MonkeyDribble Films (my screenplay)
Certifications
- Qualified in Basic Proofreading via The Publishing Training Centre
Work experience
Self-employed
Sep, 2005 —
Present
With over 13 years' experience in running a highly recommended editorial business, I undertake a range of editorial projects, working regularly with independent authors and traditional publishers of fiction and non-fiction. In addition to the books listed in my portfolio, I also proofread bi-monthly magazines for children ('Topz') and teenagers ('YP's'), both produced by CWR in Farnham, as well as The Prayer Book Society's magazine, 'The Prayer Book Today'.
Portfolio
A collection of stories from prisoners and their family members, the 40 remarkable testimonies in 40 Stories of Hope speak powerfully about the reality of encountering Jesus.Readers learn how they can find hope in Jesus, no matter who they are or what they've ... read more
LESS < LiesLESS < FakeLESS < DoubtMORE > TruthTruth is a tricky thing. Today, ‘the truth’ is not just hard to swallow; it is something we refuse to swallow. Truth is too certain, too divisive, too arrogant. In response, today’s truth is often one of relativism... read more
Illuminating ten key aspects from the New Testament, this concise book provides engaging insights into the Bible that are worth knowing.Develop your understanding of the New Testament by considering:What the first Christians believed, and how the gospel spread... read more
Illuminating ten key aspects from the Old Testament, this concise book provides engaging insights into the Bible that are worth knowing.Develop your understanding of the Old Testament by considering:How God reveals Himself in Scripture The importance of the hi... read more
Confidence can take many guises, but what does true, unshakeable confidence look like? Guided by the truth and strength of God's Word and the power of His unwavering love for each one of us – and with vulnerable transparency – Jen walks us through her own jour... read more
Single mums are awesome! Not only do they hold their family together, often on their own, but they also have the job of providing emotionally and financially for their children. However, whilst lots of single mums might want to work, they can sometimes find th... read more
A disco diva king, a prophet who became a bear’s lunch, a monarch with 1,000 wives to please, a bunch of rebels who were burned to a cinder ... loads of pretty barmy things happened in Bible times! Andy Robb, author of the Professor Bumblebrain series, has col... read more
The Bible is full of amazing people who undertake megatastic missions for God - just like special agents. Andy Robb uses his unique story-telling style to portray Bible characters such as Joseph, Esther, Peter and Mary as agents on a mission from God. In readi... read more
The multi-award-winning debut picture book by Nick Jones and Si Clark.If you could change something about yourself, would you do it?When Sarah Simpkins is teased about her shadow in the school playground, she finds herself wishing she didn't have one. That nig... read more
A World of Difference is a collection of the incredible stories of 12 people in history who made a dramatic difference to the world around them.From well-known to lesser-known heroes, children ages 6 to 8 will read about the lives of Martin Luther King Jr., Mo... read more
The hunted woman had arrived an hour before. She’d checked the three rooms of her small London flat in case of break in or ambush but found nothing to alarm her. Then she had taken off her shoes and her coat and laid down on the bed. She lay quietly in the dar... read more
I move slowly, and deliberately. There is no need to rush. This is a day of pleasure not of pain …I come here to think through my strategies. I mentally check them off one by one. The arena I enter when I’m fully engaged in my work must be left as though I’d n... read more
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