Overview
I’m a freelance editor in non-fiction publishing, based in Bristol, England. I provide development editorial, copy editing and proofreading services. I have a wealth of experience in print as well as digital publishing.I first gained experience working in various roles at Nelson Thornes Educational Publisher, before becoming a freelancer. I provide freelance services to UK publishers including Hodder Education, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson, McGraw-Hil and Rhinegold Education.I have edited content for a wide range of subjects, guiding many authors through the publishing process. Ultimately a good editor adds value to an author's project, and helps to streamline their work to maximise its impact on the target audience: the reader.I can cater to a variety of editing needs. I look forward to hearing from you.Chris
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Education & Reference
Geography
History
Music
Psychology
Religion & Spirituality
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (NZ)
English (SA)
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
Freelance publishing/editorial services
Sep, 2011 —
Present
Freelance publishing services: Content development | editing | project management | commissioning | planning | digital content production | instructional design | e-learning | scheduling | proofreading | music publishing.
Worked at Nelson Thornes Educational Publisher
Nelson Thornes Educational Publisher
Nov, 2009 —
Aug, 2011
(over 1 year)
• Project managed the delivery of front list electronic publications onto the Kerboodle! VLE.
• Demonstrated creative use of e-learning and instructional design knowledge to consult on and add value to educational electronic resources.
• Co-ordinated external suppliers to ensure delivery of large volumes of both interactive and non-interactive content.
• Planned, reviewed and fixed builds of video, flash animations, interactive activities, games and quizzes.
• Edited HTML and XML daily. Knowledge of CSS.
• Ensured quality and timely delivery of content, within budget.
• Published projects;
AQA GCSE Maths online (large number of resources, many interactive)
AQA GCSE Science online (large number of resources, high level of rich media)
BTEC first Business online (vocational level project)
Nelson Thornes Educational Publisher
Sep, 2004 —
Sep, 2009
(about 5 years)
• Developed manuscripts for high priority front list titles.
• Managed authors through the writing process.
• Coordinated endorsement and peer reviews.
• Shaped the levelling and tone to ensure their suitability to the target customer.
• Published projects;
New Key Geography series – CD-ROMs (Key stage 3, various interactive resources)
Horizons Geography series – CD-ROMs (Key stage 3, various interactive resources)
New Key Geography for GCSE CD-ROM (Key stage 4, much video content)
Essential Geographical Skills 2 CD-ROM (Key stage 4, various interactive resources)
AQA GCSE Geography Student Books and online resources (high revenue projects)
AQA A level Geography Student Books and online resources (high revenue projects)
AQA A level Sociology Student Book and online resources
AQA A level Product Design Student Book
Portfolio
IB Prepared resources are developed directly with the IB to provide the most up-to-date, authentic and authoritative guidance on DP assessment. IB Prepared: Environmental Systems and Societies combines a concise review of course content with strategic guidance... read more
IB Prepared resources are developed directly with the IB to provide the most up-to-date, authentic and authoritative guidance on DP assessment. IB Prepared: Business Management combines a concise review of course content with strategic guidance, past paper mat... read more
These fully revised and up-to-date new editions and answer guides from Wolinski and Coates provide comprehensive coverage of the AQA A-level Business specification.- Wolinski and Coates' comprehensive yet accessible style remains unchanged, covering everything... read more
Exam board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: Religious StudiesFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Target success in WJEC GCSE Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-sty... read more
Exam board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: Psychology First teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Target success in OCR GCSE Psychology with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; keycontent coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and pra... read more
Exam board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: PsychologyFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Target success in AQA GCSE Psychology with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and pra... read more
Comprehensive second editions of History for the IB Diploma Paper 2, revised for first teaching in 2015. This coursebook covers Paper 2, World History Topic 8: Independence Movements (1800-2000) of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment i... read more
Comprehensive books to support study of History for the IB Diploma Paper 3, revised for first assessment in 2017. This coursebook covers Paper 3, HL option 2: History of the Americas, Topic 15: Political Developments in the United States (1945-1980) and Canada... read more
Comprehensive books to support study of History for the IB Diploma Paper 3, revised for first assessment in 2017. This coursebook covers Paper 3, HL option 3: History of Asia and Oceania, Topic 10: Nationalism and Independence in India (1919-1964) of the Histo... read more
This series has been developed specifically for the Cambridge International AS and A Level Sociology (9699) syllabus for examination from 2021. The Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology Coursebook provides students the opportunity to explore sociologi... read more
AQA A-Level Religious Studies Year 1 Including AS
Stretch and challenge students with bestselling authors Wolinski and Coates; comprehensive theory, concepts, practice exercises and real world business case studies empower students to reach their potential. This textbook has been fully revised to reflect the ... read more
Comprehensive student-friendly resources designed for teaching Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language (syllabus 9093). The core aim of this Coursebook is to help students to develop and apply the key skills they need to achieve in AS and A Lev... read more
Comprehensive student-friendly resources designed for teaching Cambridge International AS and A Level Literature in English (syllabus 9695). This Coursebook is a comprehensive guide to the study of Literature in English at AS and A Level, encouraging both the ... read more
IB Prepared resources are developed directly with the IB to provide the most up-to-date, authentic and authoritative guidance on DP assessment. IB Prepared: Geography combines a concise review of course content with strategic guidance, authentic sample materia... read more
Endorsed for Edexcel. Trust the leading A level Geography publisher to boost your students' geographical knowledge and skills with a fully updated edition of our bestselling Student's Book; designed to provide the in-depth subject coverage, developmental activ... read more
Written in a clear and concise manner by an experienced examiner and teacher, it includes: A summary of the musical terminology you'll be expected to know for the exam A succinct revision section that presents all of the key facts for each set work, broken dow... read more
This book will help you to make the most of: Video cameras and other recording devices Websites and programs such as YouTube, NUMU and Spotify Interactive whiteboards Smartphones and tablets Virtual learning environments Blogs and other online tools. It includ... read more
Rhinegold Education and Rockschool have joined forces to create this innovative new series for teachers and students of GCSE Music. Comprising a Teacher's Book, Student Handbook and Ensemble Repertoire (which comes with a CD-ROM of backing tracks and additiona... read more
Rhinegold Education and Rockschool have joined forces to create this innovative new series for teachers and students of GCSE Music. Devised to help with the group performing element (AO1), the resources also provide related activities for listening, appraising... read more
Comprising a Teacher's Book, Student Handbook and Ensemble Repertoire (which comes with a CD-ROM of backing tracks and additional parts), the series is suitable for all exam boards and features eight contemporary and classic tracks. This Student Handbook offer... read more
