Overview
I have worked at Dorling Kindersley in both the Children’s (9+) and Adult divisions of the Knowledge department. During my time there, I gained the ability to drive non-fiction illustrated reference titles on a variety of topics from conception to print with high editorial standards. I have impeccable grammar and a keen eye for accuracy and precision. I offer refined and engaging copywriting skills (easily tailored for any target audience), meticulous proofreading, and rigorous fact-checking.
I have experience working with imprimaturs such as curators at the Smithsonian Institute and well-known science authors such as Robert Dinwiddie and Derek Harvey. I have an Animal Behaviour BSc (covering animal biology and psychology) from the University of Exeter.
Comprehensive knowledge of the natural world & palaeontology (test me on my dinosaurs!); detailed knowledge of biology, chemistry, food science, general science, world history, astronomy, geology, and human anatomy.
I can synthesise complex topics (such as genetic engineering and how stars are born) to life in a simple yet visually engaging way, and I'm skilled at organising these subsequent topics into accessible layouts coupled with crystal-clear copy.
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences
Geography
History
Nature
Languages
English (UK)
Work experience
Dorling Kindersley
May, 2014 —
Dec, 2019
(over 5 years)
Portfolio
Wildlife of the World takes you on a journey through some of the most scenic and rich animal habitats — from the Amazon rain forests to the Himalayas, the Sahara to the South Pole — meeting the most important animals in each ecosystem along the way.In Wildlife... read more
Blast off into space and discover the planets in our solar system and beyond in this jam-packed encyclopedia for children.Learn what living in space is like for an astronaut, then take a whirl around planet Earth and the moon. Go beyond where any human has gon... read more
Celebrating a tradition of bravery, thirst for knowledge, and pursuit of glory, this book tells the stories of the most famous mountaineers in history and explores the climbs that they conquered.Mountaineers is filled with stirring tales of adventure and intri... read more
From the Roman conquest of 43 CE to the Norman conquest of 1066, and from the Elizabethan age to the Iraq and Afghan wars of the 21st century, DK's History of Britain and Ireland traces the key events that have shaped Great Britain and Ireland from earliest ti... read more
Super Shark Encyclopedia uncovers the secrets of the oceans by exploring a remarkable array of 80 sharks and other sea creatures — from Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to Sandtiger Sharks, plus surfing penguins, deep-s... read more
For anyone who's ever looked at the night sky and wanted to know more about the galaxy around them, The Practical Astronomer shows readers how to discover and understand the mysteries of the solar system and beyond. Illustrated throughout with detailed photogr... read more
Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past.From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical event... read more
Explore the lives of more than 85 of the world's most transformational and influential leaders in politics, business, religion, humanitarianism, and the military with this innovative and boldly graphic book.Comprehensive in its scope and depth, and fully illus... read more
An accessible but genuinely comprehensive illustrated handbook of every aspect of astronomy, featuring the latest discoveries and the most recently available images of the universe.Take a tour of the universe, from the 90-mile-wide impact craters on the moon t... read more
Practical advice, equipment, and settings checklists, plus inspirational and instructive images for photographers with a basic technical grounding and level of experience who would like to take their digital photography skills and technique a step further.Feat... read more
Explore answers to questions on 70 topics in the areas of matter, physics, energy, chemistry, life science, earth science, technology, and the universe.How Science Works uses clear, easy-to-understand graphics to answer common questions and explain difficult c... read more
Discover Earth's most beautiful and fascinating natural landmarks. From the spectacular granite domes of Yosemite to the reefs of the Bahama Banks and the ice sheets of the Antarctic, this is an unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures.From the Roc... read more
An easy-to-understand visual guide to the facts of food and nutrition.A nutritionist in a book that explains key concepts about food and what makes it good or bad for you, How Food Works brings the science of food to life. Through a highly visual approach that... read more
Featuring a foreword by the father of Big History, David Christian, and produced in association with the Big History Institute, Big History provides a comprehensive understanding of the major events that have changed the nature and course of life on the planet... read more
A bold, accessible, illustrated guide that delivers real scientific information on how the body works with a healthy side of fun facts and trivia.If you've ever searched the Internet for information on that odd rash on your arm, advice to help you get the best... read more
