Jane Read

Jane Read – Editor

Experienced copy-editor and proofreader, specializing in adult fiction and education. I love crime, thrillers and Gothic/horror!

Overview

I'm a friendly and experienced freelance copy-editor and proofreader, and I'm an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.


For the past 11 years, I've worked with mainstream publishers, publishing services companies, and independent authors. My clients include Bloodhound Books, Haremi, Macmillan, Newgen, Oriel Square, Out of House Publishing, Oxford University Press, Paperghosts, Pearson, QBS Learning, Westchester and York Press.


I specialize in adult fiction (I love crime, thrillers, and Gothic/horror) and education.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Education & Reference
Fiction
Horror Mystery & Crime Psychological Thriller Women's Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • MA Hons English Literature
  • Copy-editing 2 (CIEP)
  • Copy-editing 1 (CIEP)
  • Introduction to fiction editing (CIEP)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2013 — Present

Pearson (Heinemann Education)

Jun, 2004 — Jul, 2010 (about 6 years)

- Worked with Commissioning Editors to develop school science courses
- Development edited, copyedited, and proofread student books, teacher resources, and online content

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