Overview
Editor with experience in the commercial and literary publishing industry working for Penguin Random House. Expertise in editorial assessments, developmental editing and publishing consultation across both fiction and non-fiction, having worked closely with a variety of authors from well-established to debut authors, I am a passionate editor keen to help your work become the best version of itself.
Services
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Literary Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Physics & Chemistry
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Copy-editing - Publishing Training Centre
- Proofreading - Publishing Training Centre
Work experience
Self-employed
Nov, 2018 —
Present
- Working closely with authors and their books with developmental and structural edits
- Freelance reader for publishing houses
- Freelance copy-editing and proofreading
Penguin Random House
May, 2016 —
Nov, 2018
(over 2 years)
- Close editorial work across a range of titles and genres both fiction and non-fiction ranging from the highly commercial to the literary
- Working closely with marketing and publicity teams to put together material for pre- and post-publication PR
- Writing copy, synopses, reports and extra material for books
Curtis Brown
Jan, 2016 —
May, 2016
(4 months)
- First port of call for manuscript submissions; responsible for reading submissions and writing manuscript reports, and recommending authors for representation
- Providing developmental notes for new authors
Portfolio
The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness: TRICK. Esther Wojcicki—“Woj” t... read more
Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Quantum Mechanics is a clear, simple and entertaining introduction to the weird, mind-bending world of the very, very small.Written by physicist and broadcaster Professor Jim Al-Khalili, it explores all the key players, ... read more
Inspired by a blistering real-life murder, Blue Light Yokohama's INSPECTOR IWATA is perfect for FANS OF JO NESBO'S HARRY HOLE.THE MURDERER'S IN YOUR HOUSE . . . A family of four are found murdered in their own home. A painted black sun is left dripping, as the... read more
A holiday on the stunning Greek island of Zakynthos, with its perfect blue skies, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, should be a dream come true.But for Holly it feels more like a nightmare. Arriving on the island to clear out a house she's just inh... read more
A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A magnificent, compelling and insightful voyage to the frontier of knowledge from a great writer with a deep understanding.' Brian Cox What is the universe really made of? How do we know? Follow the map of the invisible to find... read more
At the end of the day, only one question matters: did he do it?'A daring concept executed to perfection' LEE CHILD A young man stands accused of murder. The evidence is overwhelming.But at his trial, this man tells an extraordinary story.It is about the woman ... read more
**The Sunday Times top ten bestseller**Do you ever check your partner's phone? Should you? Are you prepared for the consequences?Everything but the Truth is Gillian McAllister's stunning breakthrough thriller about deceit, betrayal and one woman's compulsive n... read more
A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup. “I devoured Daisy Jones & The Six in a day, falling head over heels for it. Daisy and the band capture... read more
Isabelle has 2 reviews
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Kathy T.
May, 2019
SI C.
Mar, 2019
