Holly Kyte - Editor
Kent, United Kingdom
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader specialising in children's fiction and adult non-fiction.
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Overview
I'm a freelance editor, specialising in children's fiction and adult non-fiction. I've worked with many publishers, including HarperCollins, Hot Key Books, Piccadilly Press, Penguin Random House, Orion, Octopus, Jacqui Small and Which?.
Services
Languages
English (UK)
Fiction
Adventure
Children's - Middle Grade
Classics
Crime & Mystery
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Thriller
Young Adult & Teen
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Cooking & Food Wine & Spirits
Entertainment
Self-help & Self-improvement
Work experience
Editor
Hot Key Books
March, 2014
–
March, 2015
(12 months)
Part-time maternity cover role as an editor at children's publisher Hot Key, working on fantastic middle grade and teen fiction by authors such as Juno Dawson, Joanne Owen, Salla Simukka, Archie Kimpton and Jim Eldridge.
Editor
HarperCollins Publishers
October, 2012
–
Present
(almost 7 years)
I've worked as a part-time freelance desk editor for Harper Non-fiction, as well as a proofreader and copyeditor, since 2012. This involves working on a huge range of non-fiction titles, from memoir to cookery. I am the editor for Cathy Glass's number-one bestselling fostering memoirs, and project managed the Downton Abbey Scripts series. I've also worked on top cookery titles by Amelia Freer and Lorraine Pascale, and numerous health, lifestyle and gift books.
Freelance editor and writer
Holly Kyte
March, 2008
–
Present
(over 11 years)
I work as a freelance copyeditor and proofreader for a range of publishers including HarperCollins, Bonnier Publishing, Dorling Kindersley, Jacqui Small and Which?. I also regularly work as a subeditor for Publishing Business on their various glossy magazines, and as an arts journalist, writing book reviews for The Sunday Telegraph.
Portfolio (6 selected works)
The Silent Cry
Cathy Glass
The heartbreaking true story of a young, troubled mother who needed help. The sixteenth fostering memoir by Cathy Glass. It is the first time Laura has been out since the birth of her baby when Cathy sees her in the school playground. A joyful occasion but Cathy has the feeling something is wrong. By the time she discovers what it is, it is too late. This is the true story of Laura whose life ... read more
Downton Abbey: Series 3 Scripts (Official)
Julian Fellowes
Immerse yourself in Julian Fellowes' multi-award-winning drama. The full scripts of Series Three include previously unseen dialogue and drama. Downton Abbey has become a national phenomenon and the most successful British drama of our time. Created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes, the first series delighted viewers and reviewers alike with stellar performances, ravishing costumes and a... read more
The Final Showdown: Match Six (Wrestling Trolls)
Jim Eldridge
Final Showdown
Circus of the Unseen
Joanne Owen
Circus of the Unseen
As White as Snow (Snow White)
Salla Simukka
As White as Snow
Nutritional therapist and healthy eating expert Amelia Freer has helped her many celebrity client....
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