Overview
I'm an enthusiastic and experienced editor, writer and project manager working in illustrated non-fiction. My clients include Dorling Kindersley, Octopus Publishing Group and Quarto. I work across a variety of genres including popular culture, lifestyle, MBS and design.I am adept at working alongside publishers to create and shape ideas and content into attractive and commercially viable books. I always build up a good rapport with my authors and co-workers and am comfortable working with experienced writers as well as first-time authors who need a high level of direction and guidance.
Services
Non-Fiction
Art
Design
DIY & Crafts
Entertainment
Health & Wellbeing
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 2015 —
Present
Specializing in illustrated non-fiction I offer a wide range of editorial services including project management, developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading and content creation. Clients include Dorling Kindersley, Octopus Publishing Group, Quarto, Art of Publishing, Summersdale, Susanna Geoghegan Gift Publishing and Ryland Peters & Small.
Octopus Publishing Group
Jun, 2002 —
Dec, 2015
(over 13 years)
Responsibilities included:
• Overseeing the editorial and design process from conception through to publication on a wide range of illustrated reference books
• Developing ideas for front list titles alongside the publisher, as well as coming up with innovative and commercial ways to repackage and reuse existing material within the group
• Editing and proofreading all materials at various stages of production and conducting design checks to proofs and plotters
• Creating original copy for book covers and introductions
• Writing title information sheets for sales and marketing purposes
• Managing a small team of in-house editors and designers, and responsible for project budgets and scheduling
• Commissioning freelance editors, authors and designers, providing detailed briefs, negotiating contracts, fees and deliverables
• Liaising with picture research, production, marketing and sales departments to ensure good communications and a smooth workflow
Portfolio
Perfect for anyone who wants to create nail art with personality, Awesome Nails provides more than 40 designs for nail decals you can print at home. Clear, photographic step-by-step tutorials show you how to apply the designs, and you can also download, scan, ... read more
Whether you're writing a love letter or a valedictory speech for a colleague; whether a craft project has stalled because you can't decide on the colors to use; whether you're designing a website or a sonnet; whether your inclination is to write words or doodl... read more
Mindfulness has become a key part of life. The benefits of taking time (even just a few minutes a day) to step back from the rush of life and focus on yourself and your thoughts can be enormous - you will find yourself becoming more centred, more aware of your... read more
Explore the psychological function and meaning of dreams, and unlock their power for self-improvement.Have you ever dreamt you were being chased? Or that your teeth were falling out? Does fire, water or lost love recur in your dreams? With expert advice and gu... read more
How to use your astrological sign's birth horoscope to transform every area of your life.Learn how to interpret the positions of the zodiac signs, sun, moon and other planets to better understand yourself and your place in the world around you.The book outline... read more
