Overview
After achieving a First for English Literature at the University of Exeter, with the highest creative writing mark in my year, I completed a course at the Publishing Training Centre in proofreading and copy editing. Since then, I have formatted, copy edited, and proofread commercial fiction for a variety of publishing houses such as Boldwood Books and Head of Zeus. At this stage, I have worked on well over two hundred titles, many of which are bestsellers. I also help authors curate 'bibles' of their series to keep track of characters, locations and timeline, and advise unpublished authors at the earlier stages of their manuscripts. Additionally, I have completed a masters in scriptwriting at Goldsmiths University with distinction which has further developed my writing and editing skills.
Through my personal experiences and passions, queer fiction is my area of expertise, but I also have extensive experience in romance (especially romcoms), historical fiction, thrillers, and cosy crime. I love to collaborate with authors at all stages of their career - it's always a joy to work together to make a story as vibrant and compelling as it can be.
Services
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Zara Malone Memorial Prize, University of Exeter
Certifications
- Publishing Training Centre - Introduction to Proofreading and Copy Editing
- BA English Literature, Exeter University
- MA Script Writing, Goldsmiths
Work experience
Self-employed
I proof read and copy edit novels on a freelance basis, working with companies such as Boldwood Books and Head of Zeus as well as directly with authors, advising on continuity, clarity and format. Many of the manuscripts I have worked on are now bestsellers.
Self-employed
For backlist titles being republished, I format the manuscripts to fit the house style, checking elements like font, spelling and layout.
Self-employed
I read novel manuscripts and decided whether they should be pursued by editors, giving reports on each novel and its merits. Based on my decisions, work was either rejected or sent to an editor to be reviewed for potential publication.
Boldwood Books
I read potential manuscripts and gave feedback on whether they should be pursued. I sorted through hundreds of novel applications to ensure only the relevant ones were pursued. I created graphics for social media and Amazon using Canva. I inputted literature data into websites such as Nielsen, Consonance and NetGalley. I communicated with reviewers to ensure we reached our Amazon targets.
Write Label
I wrote radio adverts, TB adverts and greetings cards for a wide variety of US-based companies, creating content with a distinct voice each time, according to the given briefs. I optimise each advert to the specifications given, whilst keeping to company guidelines, and have been praised for my use of tone and style.
Head of Zeus
I ran the company’s social media, focusing on their Facebook page. I proof-read novels to be published, responded to client enquiries via email, and edited and wrote copy for authors’ websites.
Portfolio
