Overview
I'm an editor, writer and travel and history enthusiast, with an eclectic list of previous jobs, from translation work in Spain and curating booklets at the British Museum, to almost twenty years as a travel writer, editor and project manager at international brands Rough Guides and Lonely Planet, working on over 150 titles.
The English language is a joy to work with and words are my passion. I see the relationship with a writer as a collaboration, a team effort to produce the best end result possible, something we can both be proud of and enthusiastic about.
The English language is a joy to work with and words are my passion. I see the relationship with a writer as a collaboration, a team effort to produce the best end result possible, something we can both be proud of and enthusiastic about.
Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture
History
Travel
Languages
English (AUS)
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Bachelors and Masters degrees in History
Work experience
Lonely Planet, London, UK
May, 2006 —
May, 2019
(about 13 years)
I worked at Lonely Planet for 13 years in a role that involved commissioning, editing and writing content to a high standard, both restructuring text and general copy editing, working across different media including print and video, helping the traveller get the most of their trip.
I also worked in the Product Development team, creating fresh designs for Lonely Planet content to make it more appealing and easier to use for readers.
Rough Guides, London, UK
Aug, 2000 —
May, 2006
(over 5 years)
As Senior Editor at Rough Guides I oversaw the commissioning and editing of the brand's travel content, as well as image selection, managing other editors and representing the company on TV and radio.
The British Museum, London
Sep, 1996 —
Oct, 1999
(about 3 years)
At the British Museum I was part of a team looking after visitors, answering their questions, writing and editing guides and leaflets to enhance their experience, and generally making sure people got the most out of their visit.
Portfolio
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Every country in the world, in one guidebook: Lonely Planet's The World. A Traveller's Guide to the Planet. We've taken the highlights from the world's best guidebooks and put them together into one 900... read more
Lonely Planet's bestselling The Cities Book is back. Fully revised and updated, it's a celebration of 200 of the world's most exciting urban destinations, beautifully photographed and packed with trip advice and recommendations from our experts - making it the... read more
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sashay out onto San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, walk... read more
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Take a journey through every country in the world. 850 images. 230 countries. One complete picture. With details of every United Nations-approved country in the world, and a few more principalities and ... read more
Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Best of London is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gallery hop along the Thames, explore dark his... read more
Here's a book about London that's seriously streetwise! Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through London that you'll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to London... read more
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