Bonnie Craig

Bonnie Craig – Editor

Thoughtful, efficient and supportive non-fiction editor with two decades' experience in wellness, self-help, yoga, health, and parenting.

Overview

I've worked in-house and as a freelancer for publishers and charities since 2005, generally working in the areas of wellbeing, self-help, psychology, mental health, yoga, alternative therapies, parenting, social care, and the arts.

I'd love to work with you to ensure your book is the best it can be, whether you need developmental and structural editing when you first finish your manuscript, line or copy editing to tighten up your text for your intended audience or a final proofread of your manuscript.

I know that sharing your book with someone else for the first time can be scary, and I'm here to make that process smooth and supportive.

It's important to me that I understand your project before we get started. I'll ask you questions to make sure I am clear on who it's for and what it needs to do. I might ask to see some of your previous writing projects to get a sense of your personal style and approach. We'll agree timescales and expectations together and make sure that we're both happy with the process.

Along with your edited manuscript, I'll provide thorough notes, a list of any outstanding queries and a style guide/spellings list (if you don't already have one) for you to take forward to the next stage of production.

As well as a love of words, I have an MA in design and and have completed the FC1 British Wheel of Yoga qualification. I live in north-west England, where I enjoy exploring the mountains, swimming in the lakes and eating delicious food.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Design Health & Wellbeing Parenting & Families Psychology Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships Sports & Outdoors
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2009 — Present
Copy-editor and proofreader for various journals, magazines, books and other publications in both the voluntary and commercial sectors. Clients include Hachette, Glyndebourne, NUS, Charleston Trust, Pavilion, Pier Professional, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Together, CIBSE, NCVO, BASSAC, In Certain Places, University of Central Lancashire, Harpers Wine and Spirit, Climate Policy Initiative, Lifeline Language Services.

The National Deaf Children's Society

Mar, 2009 — Aug, 2012 (over 3 years)
A management role involving planning, researching, writing and editing NDCS's award-winning quarterly membership magazine for parents of deaf children.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

Feb, 2009 — Dec, 2009 (10 months)
Producing and project-managing a range of publications, events and marketing campaigns for professionals working in the charity sector.

Pavilion Publishing

Mar, 2006 — Feb, 2009 (almost 3 years)
Editing, proofreading and project-managing journals, magazines, training packs and handbooks for the health and social care sector.

Jackson Lowe

Mar, 2005 — Mar, 2006 (about 1 year)
Produce content for a series of British Tourist Authority guidebooks within the EnjoyEngland brand.

Portfolio

Menopause Yoga

Coveney, Petra

Made with Reedsy
Motherhood Survival Manual: Your Prenatal Guide to Prevent Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Zechowy MD, MS, Jill

Motherhood Survival Manual Press

Made with Reedsy
Smooth: Movement Principles and Techniques for Climbing

Goh, Xian

Xian Goh Ltd

Made with Reedsy
Sad Belly: Helping Children of Depressed Parents Build Resilience

Taransaud, David

Grand Détour

The Adult Side of Dyslexia

Sandman-Hurley, Kelli

Poetry in Expressive Arts

Knill, Margo Fuchs

Kigo

Dechar, Lorie Eve

Bonnie has 26 reviews

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Andy S.

Andy S.

Oct, 2025

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If you are looking for an editor who is not only technically skilled, but deeply invested in bringing out the best possible version of your work, I can’t recommend Bonnie highly enough. I had full peace handing her my book, and that trust was rewarded at every stage of the process. Working with...
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Neil W.

Neil W.

Apr, 2025

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Working with Bonnie was one of the best decisions I made as a first-time author. From the start, she brought a combination of class, professionalism, and genuine care for both the story and the writer behind it. Bonnie provided early sample edits that not only showcased her skill but also helped ...
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Valiant Minds C.

Valiant Minds C.

Oct, 2024

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I had the pleasure of working with Bonnie on my book, and what stood out to me right away was her thoughtful approach. Unlike many editors, Bonnie didn’t rush to send me an offer; instead, she took the time to review my work and truly understand what I was looking for in an editor. From the start...
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Alice B.

Alice B.

Dec, 2025

I'm so grateful for Bonnie's help with my manuscript - it is my first book and she has guided me smoothly and kindly through the editorial process. Her feedback has been insightful and she has helped me to improve upon the structure of my work and clarify my thoughts where needed. She is very res...
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Sara P.

Sara P.

Oct, 2025

Bonnie's work is excellent and I highly recommend her without reservation (except that I hope she'll still have time for me in the future!). Her work is excellent, she is highly professional, always meets deadlines, and is very flexible! I initially hired Bonnie to help with the structural editin...
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