Overview
I'm a freelance Cookery/Food Copy Editor, Proofreader and Writer with over 30 years of freelance experience and expertise in cookery/food titles. My background in food writing (I have written 24 published cookery books) helps enormously with my editorial work. As well as cookery/food titles, I also work on recipe-led health, diet and nutrition books. Additionally, I do ebook checking (and proofreading - either on hard copy or digitally) on all non-fiction titles (including cookery/food, health and other home/lifestyle titles, such as arts and crafts, gardening, narrative, etc).I am very organised, competent, thorough, meticulous, clear and sensitive in my work, as well as being reliable, flexible and used to working to tight deadlines. I have worked with many different food writers, chefs and bloggers over the years, as well as various publishers, including BBC Books, Chelsea Green Publishing, Dorling Kindersley, Ebury Publishing, HarperCollins, Headline Home, Hodder & Stoughton, Kyle Books, Nourish Books/Watkins, Octopus Publishing Group, Orion Books, Parragon UK, Pavilion Books, Quadrille, Ryland, Peters & Small, Square Peg, The Bright Press, Transworld and Whitefox Publishing. Additionally, I am a long-standing member of the prestigious Guild of Food Writers in the UK. I am based in Oxfordshire (UK).My latest CV, which details all the freelance copy-editing, proofreading and writing projects I have completed to date, is available on request.
Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Health & Wellbeing
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Member of the Guild of Food Writers (UK)
- BTEC HND in Home Economics (graduated 1987)
Work experience
Self-employed
Dec, 1991 —
Present
I have been freelance for over 30 years, having worked in industry for several years before that. Originally a food writer (I have written over 24 published cookery books on a variety of subjects), most of my time now is spent working as a cookery editor, copyeditor or proofreader on a wide range of cookery/food books written by other authors. Please also see my Overview for more details.
Prestige Group UK Plc (Surrey, UK)
Oct, 1990 —
Dec, 1991
(about 1 year)
Home Economist responsible for a wide range of new (and existing) product development projects, including recipe development and testing, new/existing product testing and comparative testing, product evaluation/assessment, new product launches, and so on.
Slimming Magazine (London, UK)
Sep, 1989 —
Oct, 1990
(about 1 year)
Home Economist involved in all aspects of recipe and cookery work for the magazine, including recipe development, testing and writing, food styling, product evaluation, editorial, etc.
Midlands Electricity Board (Oxfordshire, UK)
Jul, 1987 —
Sep, 1989
(about 2 years)
Involved in recipe development, testing and writing for a variety of electrical kitchen appliances, as well as cookery demonstrations to a wide range of consumer groups and schools, promoting these appliances. Also, visited consumers and schools in the community to advise on general electricity usage, kitchen and heating appliances, and so on.
Portfolio
Soup! follows on from bestselling title, Mince! (2009) and also Stew! (2011), which was Genevieve's first and quite brilliant book. We have an enduring love for soup and it's easy to see why. Thrifty, sustaining, nourishing, simple to cook and the endless poss... read more
Pies, both savoury and sweet, are universally adored. In this 100-strong collection of recipes Genevieve Taylor presents much-loved classics as well as many brilliantly original new creations. These are pies to comfort the soul and delight the palate. Whether ... read more
How to Eat Outside
In this fantastic book, the nation's best-loved home cook will teach you to cook with confidence, with over 120 delicious recipes. This book features all the recipes from the show, including delicious weeknight dinners, irresistible dinner party suggestions an... read more
NEW
Make cooking disasters a thing of the past with "Kitchen Wisdom." The essential kitchen companion, it is packed with practical and useful advice on all aspects of food and cooking, to guarantee successful results every time. Anne Sheasby's handy hints, tips, a... read more
