Helen Wishart - Editor
Friendly copyeditor and proofreader with work experience in publishing and the NGO sector, and several professional qualifications.
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Overview
I am an experienced and qualified publisher with strong editorial skills gained through an MA in Publishing and several years of work experience within the industry. In my work I have gained considerable experience in all aspects of producing written materials to a professional standard. I have a keen eye for attention to detail, and am a conscientious, deadline-driven worker. I have been working freelance since 2017 and have worked with a diverse range of publishers and NGOs. I would love to work with you to improve your written content and can offer flexibility to meet the needs of the client.
I specialise in non-fiction publications including popular interest non-fiction as well as books designed for the academic and professional market and NGO policy papers, guidelines, and other documents. My clients include: Bloomsbury Publishing plc, Karnac Books, Pluto Press, International Union for Conservation of Nature, and Practical Action Publishing.
I specialise in non-fiction publications including popular interest non-fiction as well as books designed for the academic and professional market and NGO policy papers, guidelines, and other documents. My clients include: Bloomsbury Publishing plc, Karnac Books, Pluto Press, International Union for Conservation of Nature, and Practical Action Publishing.
Services
Non-Fiction
Agriculture
Earth & Space & Environmental Sciences
History
LGBTQ (non fiction)
Nature
Political Science & Current Affairs
Psychology
Travel
Certifications
- MA Publishing, Oxford Brookes University
- ALPSP Effective Journal Editorial Management
- ALPSP Fundamentals of e-publishing
- Publishing Training Centre: Rewriting and Substantive Editing
Awards
- Pan Macmillan Editorial Prize
- AHRC Studentship
Work experience
Production Executive (maternity cover)
Amnesty International UK
January, 2018
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Present
(about 3 years)
In this role I coordinate the production of Amnesty International UK through the editorial and production processes, working with a team of editors and designers. Content is varied and includes human rights reports, briefing papers, official documents, placards, and materials for stunts. I work with clients across the organisation to ensure the quality of our output and the maintenance of a strong brand identity.
Editorial and Production Executive
Practical Action Publishing
April, 2014
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April, 2017
(about 3 years)
I coordinated all aspects of content development work including books, journals, and other publications, both in print and in digital. I managed the publishing schedule and ensured that content is delivered on time and within budget. I maintained relationships with authors, reviewers, copy editors, proofreaders, designers, typesetters, printers, and other suppliers, in order to see content through the editorial and production workflow. I also undertook some of this work in-house, including copyediting and proofreading, and so gained a thorough understanding of all aspects of seeing a project from its initial manuscript through to the completed final product.
I was assistant editor to the journals programme. I reviewed manuscripts for relevance and compliance to editorial policies, managed the peer review system, liaised with authors, and worked with the editorial board in order to ensure content is delivered for the production of each issue.
Marketing Assistant
Berghahn Books
September, 2013
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April, 2014
(7 months)
Duties included: producing and scheduling e-newsletters, creating and scheduling social media postings, research into conference selection, preparation of materials for conferences, research into associations/societies re: co-marketing opportunities, writing marketing copy.
Editorial Intern
Bloomsbury Publishing
June, 2013
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September, 2013
(3 months)
Responsibilities were varied and included: copyediting, proofreading, indexing, writing back cover copy, blog posts, research for new lists, organising reviewers, liaising with authors, image permissions.
Portfolio (8 selected works)
Constructing Low-rise Confined Masonry Buildings: A guide for builders and architects
Tom Schacher, Tim Hart
The Construction Guide for Low-Rise Confined Masonry Buildings addresses the needs of small-scale contractors, technicians, government staff, architects as well as non-governmental organizations involved in post-disaster reconstruction. The guide has been written with users with various professional backgrounds in mind, including a workforce with little formal training. As a consequence this g... read more
Layout for Graphic Designers: An Introduction (Basics Design)
Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris
Layout for graphic design concerns the arrangement of text and images on a page. How these elements are positioned, both in relation to one another, and within the overall design scheme, will affect how content is viewed and received. Whether in print or online, it is key to powerful visual communication. Layout for Graphic Designers provides visual arts students with a theoretical and practic... read more
Poor People's Energy Outlook 2017
Practical Action
Hope Lies in the Proles: George Orwell and the Left
John Newsinger
To Be Met as a Person at Work: The Effect of Early Attachment Experiences on Work Relationships
Nicola Neath, Una McCluskey
How to Build Safer Houses with Confined Masonry: A guide for masons
Guillaume Roux-Fouillet, Nadia Carlevaro, Tom Schacher
Low-rise buildings in earthquake-prone areas in many parts of the world are often constructed by self-taught masons and contractors. How to build safer houses with confined masonry: a guide for masons is an essential ‘how to’ handbook bringing together a collected knowledge of earthquake-resistant construction techniques indispensable for masons and construction workers.The guide focuses on ‘c... read more
A canal through Nicaragua connecting two oceans has been a dream central to Nicaraguan identity and to the history of the country. But the current Canal scheme, passed in 2013, has catalysed opposition to President Ortega, who is seen to be using the project to boost his reputation. This book asks the questions: what are the possible economic benefits that the Canal will offer the country? Wha... read more
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