James Bullivant

James Bullivant – Editor

Experienced copyeditor and proofreader. Professional, affordable and quality-oriented. Get in touch for a free sample!

Overview

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I am an editorial project manager at one of the largest educational publishers in the UK, specialising in humanities and social sciences. I spend my time working with authors on developing their books. I now do the same on a freelance basis for individuals looking to improve their manuscripts, articles and blog posts.

I offer development edits and rewrites for content at an early stage, focusing on the structure of your work and its intended audience to make it the best it can be. This will also involve an assessment of the writing style – is it clear, and does it convey information effectively?

I also provide a more straightforward copyediting and proofreading service, looking at spelling, grammar and readability of text. I offer faster turnarounds for these jobs and can work with your deadlines.

Communication is important to me and I will provide regular updates during the work. I look forward to working with you!

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Political Science & Current Affairs
Languages
English (UK)
Certifications
  • BA in English Literature

Work experience

Hodder Education

Jan, 2017 — Present

Project management, editing and proofreading of a range of print and digital resources.

James has 15 reviews

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Kay B.

Kay B.

Dec, 2024

I really enjoyed working with James! He's professional and also meets your enthusiasm for your book alongside you. I appreciated his check ins to keep me focused and encouraged. Once his edits were in, he didn't just disappear! He sticks around until your book is what it should be. He knows what he's doing, and I highly recommend him!
Kristian S.

Kristian S.

Oct, 2024

I have worked with a number of proof readers and copy editors over the years. Hand down James is the best pr/ce I have worked with. All the basics are in order (deliver on time, responses etc). What set James apart is that, as he is the first to read my proposal, he also offered recommendation for improvements based on his experience as a reader. His feedback on my content was quite specific an...
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Blakie W.

Blakie W.

Aug, 2024

James was exceptional and highly adaptable. He worked diligently to finalize the product, significantly improving the clarity and professionalism of the document.
Rod M.

Rod M.

Aug, 2024

James is great! He is prompt, friendly, and efficient. He went to some trouble, well beyond my expectations, to verify the accuracy of my quotes -and he found errors. I look forward to using his services again.
Wendy D.

Wendy D.

Aug, 2024

James is highly skilled and did an exceptional job copy editing and proofreading my manuscript. He is friendly and communicative and completed the project ahead of deadline. Hope to work with him again!

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