Overview
My love for great story-telling began as a young reader when I would pick up a book and escape into pacy adventures and epic worlds. Later, I went on to study a BA in Film, where I learned how to write scripts and tell stories through visuals. Now, I'm an editor at Oxford University Press in the Children's Fiction team, where I develop new book concepts, craft storylines for authors, and edit manuscripts. I really enjoy working on tricky plot holes, injecting pace into stories, and creating coherent narrative arcs.
I'm available for editing, copy editing, and proofreading middle grade (9-12) and YA projects.
My areas of expertise are:
• Working with debut authors and illustrators, developing new ideas, and plotting storylines.
• Creative problem solving—helping others to work through the barriers holding back their project.
• Using market knowledge to develop new intellectual property.
• Project managing titles from concept to publication with a clear and organised approach.
I'm available for editing, copy editing, and proofreading middle grade (9-12) and YA projects.
My areas of expertise are:
• Working with debut authors and illustrators, developing new ideas, and plotting storylines.
• Creative problem solving—helping others to work through the barriers holding back their project.
• Using market knowledge to develop new intellectual property.
• Project managing titles from concept to publication with a clear and organised approach.
Services
Fiction
Middle Grade
Middle Grade Fantasy
Young Adult
Languages
English (UK)
Work experience
Oxford University Press
Aug, 2014 —
Present
In my day job, I specialize in creating young illustrated fiction, picture books, and early learning products.
Portfolio
Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the fourth book of this chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, teams up with another superhero to save a bakery from certain disaster. Kitty and the Treetop Chase is perfect for ne... read more
Pippi Longstocking is one of the most popular children's characters of all time and is still much loved by millions of children today. This anniversary edition of Pippi Longstocking will introduce Pippi and her adventurous spirit to a whole new generation of r... read more
Schoolboy turns secret agent in this hilarious spy spoof! Before you read this, I want you to carefully check that no-one is reading over your shoulder - go ahead, do it now. First off, that was terrible - really obvious. If I'm going to tell you top secret go... read more
When Joe tells a local news reporter exactly what he would do if he were leader of the country, the video goes viral and Joe's speech becomes famous all over the world! Before long, people are calling for the current leader to resign and give someone else a go... read more
Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she is a bit of both. When Isadora's cousin, Mirabelle, comes to stay, Isadora is really excited. Mirabelle, who is a wi... read more
When Tom is sent to stay at his aunt and uncle's house for the summer, he resigns himself to endless weeks of boredom. As he lies awake in his bed he hears the grandfather clock downstairs strike . . .eleven . . . twelve . . . thirteen . . . Thirteen! Tom race... read more
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