Overview
I am a Freelance Editor with nine years of experience in the publishing and charity sectors. At Bloomsbury Publishing, I worked on the adult illustrated non-fiction list with authors such as Russell Norman, Frances Quinn, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Sarah Raven. At Cancer Research UK, I wrote and edited case studies, interviews and blog articles for the Annual Review. And at What on Earth Books, I edited children's books including 'Absolutely Everything!' and 'Humanimal' by Christopher Lloyd and a fully illustrated timeline about the history of music with the Royal Albert Hall.I specialise in copy-editing and proofreading, and bring my experience as well as passion to make your project the best it can be. My excellent attention to detail and organisation mean that I deliver results on schedule, on budget and at a high standard. I am more than happy to have initial discussions to explore how we can work together. Whether you are a publisher looking to commission a freelance editor or an independent author looking for a keen editorial eye to work on your manuscript, I would love to hear from you!
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
DIY & Crafts
Education & Reference
Health & Wellbeing
Nature
Languages
English (UK)
Work experience
What on Earth Books
Sep, 2017 —
Jun, 2019
(over 1 year)
What on Earth Books publishes children’s non-fiction that engage their curiosity and passion for learning.
- Grew list from 5 to 15 books per year by increasing freelance pool, developing relationships with writers and illustrators and commissioning new books, as well as implementing new processes and systems to increase efficiency.
- Managed projects from concept to print, including the company’s flagship title, Absolutely Everything, which was longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award.
- Managing partnerships including the Smithsonian and Royal Albert Hall.
- Copywriting, editing, proofreading and typesetting.
Cancer Research UK
Jan, 2016 —
Aug, 2017
(over 1 year)
- Led the delivery of the charity’s award-winning annual publications for two financial years, including Annual Report & Accounts, Annual Review, Highlights and associated online content.
- Coordinated a cross-org. team including the CFO and exec directors, and managed writers and design agency to produce high-quality documents with on-brand, consistent messaging.
- Introduced a programme of patient involvement including focus groups, surveys and sounding board meetings, to increase the relevance and impact of the publications.
- Assisted the Communications Director on a new publications strategy.
- Worked with the Digital team to analyse, test and design webpages for Annual Review content.
- Co-ordinated digital campaign with press and social media teams.
- Assisted a video producer to interview case studies on location, creating seven videos in total.
Bloomsbury Publishing
Apr, 2013 —
Jan, 2016
(almost 3 years)
- Worked on the adult cookery and illustrated non-fiction list, with authors including Sarah Raven, Raymond Blanc, Tom Kerridge, Paul Hollywood, Frances Quinn and Russell Norman.
- Project managed and supported the production of books from commissioning stage to publication – liaising with freelancers, collating corrections, editing in InDesign and preparing files for print.
- Proofreading and copywriting blurbs, online content and descriptions for Sales and Marketing.
- Briefed colour eBooks, adapting content and ensuring consistency with the print editions.
- Responsible for reviewing submissions, maintaining bibliographic data and responding to queries.
- Organised entries to literary prizes working with Editor-in-Chief, managing tight deadlines and keeping track of eligible titles alongside all other high-pressure tasks.
