Jane Hammett – Editor

I love working with authors on books that help change the world: climate, conservation and nature books, especially for young readers.

I work with authors to help them refine their words while retaining their voice. I enjoy working with writers who want to hone their craft – and authors say they enjoy working with me.

If you’ve never worked with an editor before, you may not know what your book needs – a manuscript appraisal? A copy-edit? Don’t worry. I will ask you questions about your book, and your hopes and dreams for it, then assess your manuscript and suggest what it needs.

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I'm an experienced, trustworthy, professional copyeditor and proofreader. I strongly believe that trust is the cornerstone of the editor–client relationship. You’ve put blood, sweat and tears into your project, and you can trust me to make the edits that will lift your words and allow them to shine. After editing, I want you to feel that your work is still yours but perfected. Polished. Ready to go confidently out into the world.

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Why choose me to work on your editing or proofreading project?

I take editing seriously: I’m an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, and a tutor on the CIEP’s editing and proofreading courses.

I’m experienced: I’ve worked with publishers, independent authors and businesses on thousands of projects.

You can trust me to be honest … but diplomatic. To be helpful and kind. To be professional. To return your project on schedule. To stick to your brief. To think of solutions to problems, and to keep you informed and up to date along the way.

Much of my work is with repeat clients, who come back to me because they trust me.

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Some of my clients:

Headline, Profile Books, Bonnier Zaffre, HarperCollins, Hot Key Books, Troika, Quercus Books, Welbeck Publishing...

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Testimonials

'Jane immediately spotted plot holes and identified hold-ups in my writing; she note the meandering paragraphs and highlighted repetitions. She also suggested changes, but never encroached on my style. She was invaluable in helping shape a satisfying story.

'Jane is so easy to work with - professional, friendly and supportive. She always helps me produce a polished final manuscript.' Rachel Delahaye, author of Day of the Whale and Last Hope Highway

‘I can’t say how much I appreciated Jane's thoroughness and attention to detail throughout your copy-edit. The way she so thoughtfully engaged with the text has really reassured me.’ - commissioning editor in publishing house

‘Jane was amazing from the day I contacted her. Her attention to detail is second to none, and she has given so much time to ensuring that she missed nothing out. My novel is so much better now. She’s kept my voice and direction, but highlighted problematic areas to strengthen. I would thoroughly recommend Jane.’ - YA author