Overview
Are you a novelist or short story writer with a first-draft manuscript? I'll edit for grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and flag up inconsistencies and continuity errors, all while preserving your unique voice.
Or are you a nonfiction writer with an early draft of a book or article? I'll help you organize your ideas and arguments in a way that your readership will find clear and intuitive.
Or is your project almost finished and in need of a proofread? I'll ensure your writing is polished, consistently formatted, and ready for publication.
I started my career working with academic writers and freelancing as a content writer before going on to desk-edit a wide range of fiction and nonfiction at Hachette and Profile Books. In addition to in-house and freelance editing experience, I have completed courses from the Publishing Training Centre on proofreading and copyediting nonfiction. I have worked in both the UK and the US, and I am familiar with both British and American spelling and conventions.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Progress in Editorial Skills, The Publishing Training Centre
Work experience
Profile Books
Profile Books
John Murray Press
While project-editing nonfiction books on topics including health, self-help, travel, business, and management, I guide authors through the editorial and production process, ensuring content is polished and ready for publication. I work on both US and UK titles, which means I am familiar with both US and UK spelling conventions and have an understanding of how content plays in both markets. In addition to working on print formats, I have experiencing proofread ebook formats and readying them for publication on online platforms like Amazon.
Granta Magazine
I read submissions for Granta magazine, shortlisting short stories and essays and passing them on to the magazine editors.
DK Publishing
In this role, I adapted existing editions of DK books into new updated, abridged, and exclusive editions for the special sales market. DK focuses on presenting complex topics in a clear and intuitive way, and I gained experience proofreading and copyediting content on a wide range of topics, from children's earth science to financial markets. I also assisted other teams with ad hoc editorial work, including proofreading the ebook edition of the young adult title Feminism Is...
LitCharts
Following LitCharts' company style and templates, I created study guides for novels, short fiction, and literary terms.
Apolish E-learning
As an editing specialist at Apolish, I provided developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreader services to academic writers, most of whom had learned English as a second language. I also created content for online courses on academic writing, English literature, world history, and philosophy.
AGNI magazine
Portfolio
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