Vicki Harris – Editor

I have been a book editor and proof reader since 1989; working in-house at Secker & Warburg and Gollancz, and freelance. I've worked on books by authors from Louis de Bernières to Bill Bryson, who described me as 'a brilliant editor and an extremely nice person to boot'.
My work is all about attention to detail, of course, but also sensitivity to the material: this is enhanced by a wealth of life experience; a vast breadth of reading; and knowledge of French, Spanish and Latin, plus a smattering of Greek. Facts are checked, of course, even for fiction (if something looks wrong or unlikely, it can make your plot unconvincing, or just snag the reader's concentration), and I will send you a detailed list of queries and comments. You are more than welcome to question anything I've said or suggested, and no change will be pushed on you; if it's easier, we can also talk via phone or video chat.
Flawless spelling, punctuation and grammar guaranteed (but idiosyncrasies respected!).