Courtney Goldsmith

Courtney Goldsmith – Editor

Lifelong writer and reader and meticulous editor with a passion for engaging storytelling. Always searching for that perfect sentence.

Overview

I am a freelance editor and writer with professional experience working across a wide range of trade and consumer publications, including everything from long-form journalism to short and sharp news stories. Working across a number of topics, style guides, and continents has helped me develop a keen editor's eye.

My personal interests are in the realm of magical realism and nature writing, but having delved into a vast array of subjects in my professional life – from the food and drink industry to cryptocurrencies to interiors – I have a proven track record of flexibility in writing and editing. As long as you write with passion, I can guarantee that I'll become your number one cheerleader, whatever your subject matter.

While I love to write myself, editing is a real passion. Meticulously tweaking sentences and nudging words around the page to create paragraphs that vibrate with life is what gets me out of bed every day. As a writer myself, I know how to deliver edits gently, but firmly. I can also be a bit of a perfectionist, which isn't the worst quality for an editor to have!
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Nature
Fiction
Magical Realism Short Story
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • BA Creative Writing
  • BA Journalism

Work experience

Aceville Publishing

Oct, 2020 — Feb, 2022 (over 1 year)

I write, edit and commission content for the UK’s largest circulated fine food trade title.

I conduct dozens of interviews with industry experts each issue to provide insightful features aimed at fine food industry retailers, as well as directing design, commissioning columns, reviewing products, and writing news stories to tight deadlines.

I am also in charge of the brand's online content, which I write and edit, as well as running our social media accounts and organising our daily email newsletter.

Aceville Publishing

Aug, 2019 — Oct, 2020 (about 1 year)

I worked across the publisher's craft (Make it Today, Craft Club, Let's Knit and Sew), interior design (Modern Home), food (Speciality Food) and health titles (Natural Health, Health & Wellbeing), writing and editing content for print publications, bookazines, advertorials and newsletters.

World News Media

May, 2018 — Aug, 2019 (over 1 year)

I wrote business features, news stories and opinion columns across four B2B publications, spanning economics, science and technology, management and travel. I also produced advertorials, supplements and press releases for each issue.

City AM

Nov, 2016 — May, 2018 (over 1 year)

I covered the industrials sector (oil and gas, mining, energy, utilities, commodities), as well as pharmaceuticals, cryptocurrencies and economics for the daily newspaper.

Courtney has 9 reviews

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C.C. H.

C.C. H.

Mar, 2023

Gave her a Doctor Who fanfic - and she did a brilliant job on it! Both in finding ways to make the punch of character arcs and plot more impactful, as well as giving suggestions to improve sentences and paragraphs. Would very much like to work with her again.
Richard H.

Richard H.

Aug, 2022

Courtney was clear in her approach and timings. She delivered the edits on deadline in a clear, and consistent manner with a great eye for detail. In summary, easy to work with and very professional.
Guido S.

Guido S.

Jun, 2022

Very nice, good quality, in time, ok price, can't complain :)
Joe B.

Joe B.

May, 2022

Courtney is one of the best editors I’ve ever worked with. She’s very responsive and reliable. I was extremely satisfied with her editorial skills and plan to continue to work with her.
Hanno R.

Hanno R.

May, 2022

Courtney did a great job on my short story. She helped me to make it more concise and all her edits and comments were really helpful to help me complete the story. Communication was great and she was happy to answer any of my questions. I would highly recommend and will definitely consider again in future! Thanks Courtney

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