Heloise Murdoch

Heloise Murdoch – Editor

With a passion for language and a meticulous eye for detail, I will help your work be the best it can be.

Overview

I have a lifelong passion for language and will work with you to ensure your work is clear, accurate and consistent and that your words are polished until they shine. I have over a decade of experience in proofreading, copyediting and line editing. I also have a degree in English language and literature and over twenty years' experience and expertise in English language teaching, mediation, parliamentary reporting and the charity sector. My recent clients include Legend Press, Legend Business, Hero Press, New Generation Publishing and the University of Buckingham Press. As an English language teacher I can recognise the issues which face non-native English speakers and I have worked extensively with clients for whom English is a second language.I offer a friendly, professional and bespoke service with the aim of making your words work for you, preserving your unique voice and conveying your message clearly to your target audience. I see my role as helping you to articulate your ideas as effectively as possible. I am happy to have an initial chat to discuss your needs and what I can do for you. I can also provide a free sample edit of around 300 words.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Humanities & Social Sciences
Fiction
Literary Fiction Psychological Thriller Romance
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Basic Proofreading
  • CIEP Copy Editing 1 and 2
  • CIEP Web Editing
  • BA Hons. English Language and Literature
  • Professional Member of CIEP
  • RSA CELTA

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2012 — Present
I have worked for all of the Legend Times Group's imprints: Legend Press (fiction), Hero Press (non-fiction), the University of Buckingham Press (academic texts), Legend Business (business texts) and New Generation Publishing (self-publishing).

Portfolio

Proofreading
Rosalind

Mills, Jessica

Legend Press US

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
That Night in New York

Wilkinson, Laura

Serendipity

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
The Frizz In My Hair

Stewart, Mavis

Maeve Stewart

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Beyond Authority: Unleashing Leadership's True Potential

Hudson, Dale

Books to Hook Publishing, LLC.

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Latte Dreams: My one shot at coffee shop ownership

Williamson, Mr Steve

Steve Williamson

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Proofreading
Becoming a Tree

Perryman, Marcus

New Generation Publishing

Proofreading
Odd Bird the Fish

Calland, Mark

New Generation Publishing

Proofreading
The Maverick Mediator

Munday, Anthony

Proofreading
Two Steps from Heaven

Robinson, J. S.

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Fate or Chance

Chalmers, John

Copy Editing
Border Breeze

Saxton, Debbie

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Chin Chin

Fearon, Amita

Proofreading
The Art of Consultancy

Markham, Calvert

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
A Virtual Love

Blackman, Andrew

Proofreading
Love Eternally

Deborah Wright

Proofreading

Heloise has 8 reviews

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Tozanee S.

Tozanee S.

Oct, 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Heloise, she is a very kind, amazingly patient person. I appreciate the work that she has done for me, I look forward to completing my project with her.
Alex C.

Alex C.

Sep, 2025

Super efficient and great communicator.
KS K.

KS K.

Mar, 2025

Heloise was fantastic and I look forward to working with her again!
hashem A.

hashem A.

Mar, 2025

Heloise was a pleasure to work with. She helped get my historical fiction novel to where I wanted it to be and did a great job of maintaining my voice while making her edits. She went above and beyond while working with in my budget and timeline. I highly recommend working with her.
Mavis S.

Mavis S.

Nov, 2024

I would like to thank Heloise for proofreading my work under extremely tight deadlines and for highlighting passages that needed to be refined. I am confident that the changes I was prompted to make have improved my book. Thank you again, Heloise!

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