Overview
I’m a proofreader specialising in self-help, cookery and craft books. I spent over 6 years working in-house in the publishing industry (Hachette UK/ Penguin) before transitioning to freelance work in 2023. As well as my extensive in-house publishing experience, I have also completed regular training with The Publishing Training Centre to ensure my editorial skills are as developed as possible.
I'll take a dedicated, tailored approach to each job and maintain clear communication with you at every stage so that you continue to feel really involved in the process. I am proud of my ability to complete proofreading jobs to a very high standard and often ahead of schedule. I love my job and making the final tweaks so that your book can really sing brings me huge professional (and personal :) ) satisfaction!
Genres I specialise in:
Self-help
Cookery
Art and craft
Lifestyle
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Self-employed
I offer a variety of freelance editorial services to a range of clients,
including divisions of Hachette UK and Penguin. I am proud of my
ability to complete all jobs to a high standard and on-time, if not
ahead of schedule. I have a strong working relationship with the in-house
editors and clients I collaborate with which I find mutually beneficial.
Octopus Publishing Group, Hachette UK
I managed the production of all audiobooks and eBooks for OPG
and worked closely with internal departments, including Editorial,
Production, and Design, as well as with authors, agents, and external
suppliers to create high-quality digital editions. I edited and adapted
audio recording scripts, QC’d final audio and ebook files, and
proofread copy for digital editions.
Octopus Publishing Group, Hachette UK
I assisted the Head of Digital in keeping audiobook, eBook, and other
digital projects on schedule and to budgeted costs. I managed
production of all eBooks and audiobooks while also maintaining the
day-to-day running of the department during my manager's
maternity leave.
Quadmark Agency
I proofread and edited training assets for various Google products,
paying close attention to grammatical and linguistic accuracy, tone,
and consistency of messaging. I marked up documents and checked
that final changes had been successfully taken in.
