Overview
I am an editor, copyeditor and proofreader with a broad reach – from education, arts/humanities, health/well-being and memoir/biography to YA and children’s fiction. My editing approach is friendly and collaborative – offering advice and making recommendations to help an author produce the best book possible.
According to my clients, I am knowledgeable, efficient and thorough; my communication is clear and supportive; I am respectful, patient, kind and great to work with. I have an incredible catalogue of testimonials.
I have been fascinated with words since I was a child. I studied English at the University of Leeds where I gained a First Class BA honours degree. I have been freelancing since 2006 and have a long career in publishing, spanning book publishing, local and regional newspapers, and business magazines.
Emma is a joy to work with – she is thorough, patient and endlessly resourceful in helping the final text meet its purpose.
– Professor Mick Waters, author of Thinking Allowed on Schooling and About Our Schools
I have written hundreds of papers, chapters of books and books for many publishers in my long career, and I have never encountered a copyeditor as good as Emma.
– Sir Tim Brighouse, author of About Our Schools
It is my profound hope that Emma will be the only editor I will ever work with … She is skilled, respectful, knowledgeable and talented. With Emma, the editing process is delicate, subtle and a genuine learning experience. She is a delight to work with and combines being exceptionally skilled with a keen and genuinely hilarious sense of humour.
– Phil Beadle, author of The Fascist Painting
Emma is an outstanding editor. Her expertise, attention to detail, professionalism and collaborative nature make her an invaluable asset.
– David Bowman, MD, Crown House Publishing
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
Work experience
Self-employed
Freelance editor (specialising in structural editing, line editing and copy-editing) and proofreader.
Self-employed
Designing page layouts and sub-editing, proofreading and writing headlines for a series of daily and weekly newspapers serving South West Wales.
GDS Publishing
Writing, researching, editing, proofreading and managing a team of writers, editors and editorial assistants producing a suite of business-to-business publications aimed at Asia and South America.
Portfolio
Emma has 2 reviews
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Eric N.
Dec, 2024
Rebecca R.
Oct, 2024
