Overview
I'm a freelance editor, writer and literary consultant with a background in children's publishing. I have previously worked with a wide range of children’s publishers including Simon and Schuster, Hachette, Nosy Crow, Flying Eye, Pushkin and Tate. Most recently, I was Editorial Director at Catnip Books and love working with new authors. My debut novel, The Mystery of the Missing Mum was published by Pushkin Children's in August 2022.
My skills include proofreading, structural and copy editing, copy writing and literary consultancy.
My main areas of expertise are middle grade, young adult, teen, tween, series fiction and picture books.
I have previously worked on major brands such as Rainbow Magic, My Little Pony and Beast Quest, with authors Leo Hunt, Holly Webb, Berlie Doherty, Pippa Goodhart and Jonathan Meres, and on beautiful colour-fiction titles.
My strengths lie in being an excellent structural editor who can really get into the heart of a story and work out how to bring out the best in each novel I work on. During my freelance career I have worked with a variety of new authors and small businesses on new ventures, and am an experienced mentor for new authors.
My skills include proofreading, structural and copy editing, copy writing and literary consultancy.
My main areas of expertise are middle grade, young adult, teen, tween, series fiction and picture books.
I have previously worked on major brands such as Rainbow Magic, My Little Pony and Beast Quest, with authors Leo Hunt, Holly Webb, Berlie Doherty, Pippa Goodhart and Jonathan Meres, and on beautiful colour-fiction titles.
My strengths lie in being an excellent structural editor who can really get into the heart of a story and work out how to bring out the best in each novel I work on. During my freelance career I have worked with a variety of new authors and small businesses on new ventures, and am an experienced mentor for new authors.
Services
Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Young Adult
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- English with Creative Writing (BA) Hons
- Proofreading - Publishing Training Centre
- Copywriting - Publishing Training Centre
- Copyediting - Publishing Training Centre
Work experience
Various
Jan, 2016 —
Present
Working with a variety of clients such as Hachette Children's Group, Simon and Schuster, Amazon, Scallywag, Imagine That and Cornerstones Literary Consultancy.
Offer a range of services: consultancy and editorial services including structural and copy editing, proofreading, manuscript review and copywriting.
Catnip Books
Jul, 2019 —
May, 2020
(10 months)
Editorial director for independent children's publisher Catnip Books.
Working with established, prizewinning and debut authors on new publishing and classic titles.
Duties include assessing submissions, acquisitions of new titles and structural editing.
Bounce Sales & Marketing
Aug, 2017 —
May, 2020
(over 2 years)
Working with a range of independent children's publishers to deliver the best books into the market.
Clients include Egmont, Scholastic, Nosy Crow, Flying Eye / No Brow, Pushkin Children's and Knights Of.
Duties include taking on new clients, meeting regularly with publishers to discuss forthcoming publication plans, organising sales conferences, managing sales projections and reprint schedules.
APA Publications
Apr, 2017 —
Jul, 2017
(3 months)
Editing a range of travel guides.
Duties include structural and copy editing, checking proofs and writing photo captions.
Copywriting for the website and blog posts.
Novellix
Jul, 2016 —
Present
Overseeing the English language publishing programme on a range of short stories.
Responsible for the English language market; expanding sales into these markets and building relationships with key customers and accounts.
Orchard Books
Sep, 2012 —
Dec, 2015
(about 3 years)
Looking after a range of titles from picture books to YA fiction including brands such as My Little Pony and Beast Quest and authors Leo Hunt, James Mayhew and Holly Webb.
Duties included proofreading, copy and structural editing, copywriting and briefing jacket design.
Portfolio
A magical murder mystery set in a fantastical city fuelled by spell power. Isaveth Breck is brave, loyal, and zealous in the pursuit of justice, especially after her father is wrongfully arrested. Quiz, the eccentric eye patch-wearing street boy who befriends ... read more
She's as magical as the desert sky. As mysterious as her own name. Nobody knows who she is or where she's from. But everyone loves her for being different. And she captures Leo's heart with just one smile. STARGIRL is a classic of our time that celebrates bein... read more
Mia is cousin to Olivia, the duchess of Venice; a ruler loved by her subjects for her command of magic and for saving the city from the flood. But Mia harbors a secret hatred of Olivia - her brother and mother were banished by the princess years before, and Mi... read more
The NINTH hilarious title in this award-winning, laugh-out-loud series. For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and David Walliams.Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he was grounded before he'd even got up...But that's what happens when you run up a ... read more
A thrilling supernatural adventure: dark, funny, with twists at every turn. The sequel to Thirteen Days of Midnight, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Prize 2016.Luke Manchett used to be one of the most popular boys at school.That was before his necro... read more
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