Jane Hammett – Editor

Are you looking for an experienced, trustworthy, professional copyeditor and proofreader? Then you’re in the right place!

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. I want you to be delighted with my edits: 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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I work collaboratively 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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Some of my clients:

Auzou Books, Bloodhound Books, Head of Zeus, Bonnier Zaffre, Headline, HarperCollins, Hot Key Books, Little, Brown, One Third Books, Quercus Books, Schofield & Sims, Welbeck Publishing, Osiris Educational, Troika…

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Testimonials

‘Jane is everything you want in an editor and more. She helped make my books the best-sellers they are today. I wouldn’t consider using anyone else.‘ - Carl Vernon, author of The Less Stress Lifestyle and Anxiety Rebalance

‘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

‘Jane has worked with our company for many years. She is extremely reliable and quick to respond to proofing requests. We really trust her advice and she is a pleasure to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending Jane.’ - business client