Overview
I specialise in professional and thought leadership non-fiction across law, business, healthcare, economics and technology. Over the past 12 years, I've worked with academics, scientists, clinicians, lawyers and other professionals to shape manuscripts that are authoritative, engaging and accessible, while preserving each author's individual voice.
My career has spanned commissioning, publishing, copyediting and journal management, giving me a unique perspective on what makes a successful non-fiction book. I understand what readers and publishers expect from expert-led publications, and I enjoy helping authors to refine their ideas into manuscripts that are coherent and compelling. Whether I'm editing a business book, a legal guide or a technical manuscript, my goal is always the same: to strengthen the writing without compromising the author's expertise or voice.
I offer a professional and specialised service, working closely with my clients to provide thoughtful editing that goes beyond correcting grammar and punctuation. Alongside refining style, flow and readability, I look at structure, argument, technical accuracy and narrative cohesion. For specialist publications, I also pay close attention to terminology, references, internal consistency and ethics and research integrity.
My clients describe my editing as meticulous and collaborative, and highlight my attention to detail, editorial insight and ability to strengthen a manuscript while remaining true to the author's voice.
Whether you're writing your first book or your tenth, my aim is to help you produce a manuscript that is polished and ready for publication. What you can expect from me is thorough editing and constructive feedback, moving past merely polishing up your publication, with the goal of making you a better writer, researcher and thought leader.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- BA: English and American Literature
- MA: Victorian Literature
- Level 4 Diploma in Magazine Journalism from the National Council for the Training of Journalists
Work experience
Self-employed
Yahoo
Globe Law and Business
Intersentia UK
Mark Allen Group
ARK Group
Out-Spoken Press
Portfolio
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