Clare Ashton

Clare Ashton – Editor

Clare is a reliable and organised editor with more than 20 years of experience in managing illustrated non-fiction titles.

Overview

I work on illustrated non-fiction titles from concept through to production. The majority of my work has been on international travel guides for AA Publishing, but I’ve also worked on various books about Britain, walking and food and drink, with a few other random things thrown in. I understand the relationship between image and text, and have a good eye for a decent layout. I have an excellent working knowledge of Indesign, not just for copy editing and layouts but setting up technical elements, such as creating and applying style sheets.

I offer a range of services from editing and proofreading individual titles to project management. I approach each job with enthusiasm and care, however big or small. Do get in touch if you think I can help or have any questions.

Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Nature Photography Travel
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • BA (Hons) English – University of Southampton

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 2019 — Present

AA Publishing/AA Media

Jul, 2013 — Oct, 2019 (over 6 years)
After coming back from maternity leave, I returned to running the travel guides, as well as working on revamping the walks series using a new database system, and books on Britain. I went freelance in the autumn of 2019.

AA Publishing

Jun, 2007 — May, 2012 (almost 5 years)
I worked as the Managing Editor of the Travel Guides, looking after a team of editors and designers. I had responsibility for all four travel guide series, setting schedules and budgets, liaising with International and UK sales teams, working directly with US co-publishers, revamping backlist titles.

AA Publishing

Jan, 2001 — May, 2007 (over 6 years)
Working within the travel guide team, duties included commissioning updates and new titles, keying and copy-editing text, proofreading, liaising with authors, commissioning freelance editors.

Wessex Institute of Technology Press

Oct, 1997 — Dec, 2000 (about 3 years)
Production of manuscripts, liaising with authors, editors and proofreaders, creating prelim pages and undertaking final editing.

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