Overview
With over 15 years’ experience in the publishing industry, I am a motivated and enthusiastic individual with very strong project management and editorial skills. I've worked on a range of non-fiction books including local history books, travel guides and educational resources (from pre-school to A level).I've developed initial concepts and managed the publishing process for print, audio and digital projects, from conception through to final publication.I'm proficient in development editing, copy editing, proofreading, project management and commissioning. Able to prioritise workloads, I am used to managing high-quality, complex products to tight deadlines and costs. I have an approachable personality and am able to build good working relationships at all levels. In addition, I am forward-thinking and reliable.
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
ELT
History
Travel
Languages
English (UK)
Work experience
Self-employed
May, 2019 —
Present
Experienced publishing professional offering a wide range of editorial services, including project management, development editing, copy editing and proofreading.
HarperCollins Publishers
Jan, 2006 —
Jun, 2018
(over 12 years)
I was responsible for the commissioning, editorial and project management work on a series of educational publications from Primary to A-Level for a range of subjects including Maths, Science, English and Modern Foreign Languages.
• Developed initial concepts and managed the publishing process for print, audio and digital projects, from conception through to final publication.
• Commissioned, briefed and managed a range of external suppliers, including authors, designers, editors and technical readers.
• Raised contracts, managed budgets and created work schedules.
• Maintained good working relations with internal and external stakeholders to ensure production of high-quality, accurate publications.
• Wrote briefs, house style guidelines and marketing copy.
• Checked manuscripts were fit for purpose.
• Used strong copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Sourced images and cleared permissions.
• Trained new editors.
Thomas Cook Publishing, Peterborough
Jun, 2002 —
Apr, 2005
(almost 3 years)
I had overall responsibility for several series of travel guidebooks. I oversaw and maintained quality control for all aspects of the books from initial concept to final printed copy.
• Responsible for scheduling, updating and maintaining the monthly publishing programme for all Thomas Cook Publishing titles.
• Responsible for creating a budget for each title and monitoring costs.
• Undertook development work, title selection and planning for new and existing series.
• Commissioned and managed authors, photographers, packagers and freelancers.
• Negotiated costs and margins with clients.
• Maintained good external relations with clients, co-edition partners and freelancers.
• Supervised new editors.
• Company representative at the Thomas Cook stand at London and Frankfurt Book Fairs.
• Dealt with complaints, errors and omissions.
Tempus Publishing Ltd, Stroud
Mar, 2000 —
Jun, 2002
(over 2 years)
I was responsible for the editing, production and administration of a range of local history titles from conception to output.
• Commissioned and assessed potential authors.
• Copy-edited manuscripts and prepared cover material.
• Typeset titles using QuarkXPress.
• Designed covers.
• Trained and supervised graduate trainees and editors.
• Responsible for scheduling and allocating work for the team.
• Liaised with authors throughout the production process.
• Produced accurate work whilst working to tight schedules.
Portfolio
This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.
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