Overview
I am an experienced editor and proof reader. For more than 20 years I worked in travel guides, but now I'm more interested in editing fiction and long-form non-fiction. I'm particularly looking forward to getting my editorial teeth into your science fiction, horror or crime novels, but I'm happy to help out with whatever you're working on and hoping to publish. I'm an avid reader, and a collector of vintage paperbacks and comics. Other interests include cinema, music, walking, and gaming (console and board).
Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
Travel
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Paranormal Romance
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- BA (Hons.) American Studies, 2:1, Reading University, Berkshire, 1996
Work experience
Self-employed
Feb, 2018 â
Present
In the three years I've been a freelance editor, I've worked with clients from diverse areas of publishing, from large international publishing houses to individual self-publishing authors. I've worked on educational products aimed at both foreign and domestic markets, travel guides, in-house publications, and e-reader novels. I hope I can help you with your latest project.
Automobile Association
Jul, 1996 â
Feb, 2018
(over 21 years)
At the AA I did editorial work on all the Lifestyle Guides publications. These include the Hotel Guide, B and B Guide, Restaurant Guide, Days Out Guide, Pub Guide and various guides to the UK. I also worked on the AA's website content. Work on the guides included proofreading, copy writing, copy editing, commissioning features and content providers, as well as working with the AA inspectors and various other third parties. I also did some picture research, quite a lot of InDesign work, and created solutions to generate complete guides from a database.
Portfolio
Riker Morgan, praised gunsmith of Copper Creek has everything a man could want. Loyal friends, a beautiful lady at his side, and peaceful existence high in the mountains of the Northeastern Territory of Arizona. Meanwhile the ever present threat of Carlo Monta... read more
The best motorcycle riding routes in Britain, tried and tested by RiDE magazine. Written by RiDE Magazine's Simon Weir and with introduction by Charlie Boorman, Bikers' Britain is all about the best roads for motorcyclists in the UK, from open throttle straigh... read more
The stereotypical image of Cornwall is captivating enough: craggy cliffs, smugglers' coves and surfers hanging ten offshore. But peek behind the nautical bunting and popular tourist resorts and you'll discover the real Cornwall - a compelling land of myth, leg... read more
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