Overview
I am an accurate and efficient editor providing proofreading, copyediting and development editing services.
Everyday I am fortunate enough to learn so much, sometimes about topics that are brand new to me, by editing a broad range of content including: books about technology, marketing and startups; medical articles; engineering articles; and travel blogs. Many of my clients are self-publishing authors and I am always more-than-happy to help you with any queries or concerns about editing or the publishing process. I understand that sharing your manuscript with an editor is a daunting step in the process of becoming an author so, working with you, I follow a transparent editing process, send regular concise updates, get to really know your voice and style, and always deliver to the timelines.
During my time as Acquisition Editor at Packt Publishing, I project managed the publication of technical tutorial books and eBooks, from the concept research stage right through to post-publication marketing activities. My main responsibilities included:
• Prioritising conflicting demands (upon leaving I had over 90 books in my active pipeline),
• Researching and writing outlines for accepted book proposals,
• Editing chapters as they were delivered by the authors and giving clear feedback to bring the writing in line with the book outline,
• Editing copy and proofreading.
I took additional responsibilities as JBoss (now WildFly) Category Manager, specialising in bringing books on the Java based application server to market. Some of my most successful projects include: 'Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3' (Development Editor) and 'MATLAB Graphics and Data Visualization Cookbook' (Acquisition Editor). One of my most enjoyable projects was 'The Game Jam Survival Guide' (Acquisition Editor); it was a fun book to work on!
Since my time at Packt Publishing, I’ve worked for a luxury accommodation provider as Product Development Manager where I honed many transferable skills in marketing and project management. Now I’ve returned to my original passion: working with the written word, reading lots and helping writers and publishers produce the most useful and clear content possible. I also work as a Technical Editor and Proofreader for RSK Communication Services.
Personally, my favourite genres to read are fantasy, closely followed by period classics. My favourite authors (in no particular order!) are: Robert Jordan, J.R.R. Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson, Jane Austen, D.H. Lawrence, and Bill Bryson.
I pride myself on having great attention to detail and providing quick responses to your queries.
Additional portfolio items:
Chipscapes – A History of Computer Chips Told Through Art, Stephen A. Emery Jr., 2019
Culture Code (employee handbook) for June Kae Design Studio, April 2020
How to Get Planning Permission – An Insider's Secrets, Martin Gaine, 2021
Intermediate-level member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management
Computers & Internet
Education & Reference
Mathematics & Statistics
Technology
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Essential Copy Editing
- Management with Marketing BA Hons
- Intermediate Member, CIEP
Work experience
RSK Communication Services
Mar, 2022 —
Present
Self-employed
Feb, 2019 —
Present
Non-fiction development and copy editor.
Working collaboratively with indie authors.
Packt Publishing
Sep, 2011 —
Feb, 2013
(over 1 year)
Project managed the publication of technical tutorial books and ebooks, from the concept research stage right through to marketing activities.
• Prioritised conflicting demands and upon leaving had over 90 books in my active pipeline
• Researched potential customer needs for very niche, technical tutorials using several sources for information
• Wrote proposals for books that then went through rigorous evaluation by peers and Publishers
• Researched and wrote outlines for accepted book proposals
• Built relationships in the relevant technical communities to find and contract the best author for the book outline
• Worked with authors and Development Editors to keep to agreed timelines and ensure the book outline was followed
• Edited chapters as they were delivered by the authors and gave clear feedback to bring the writing inline with the outline
• Edited copy and proofread
• Trained new Acquisition Editors and offered mentoring thereafter
Portfolio
Build the Right Thing is a fresh new approach to starting digital ventures that both entrepreneurs and managers are adopting globally. Most new digital ventures struggle. They do so because they did not get the business strategy, teams, or technology (or all o... read more
"Learn responsive design using HTML5 and CSS3 to adapt websites to any browser or screen size."
Present your data in the clearest, most engaging way possible by harnessing the visualization power of MATLAB. With a host of practical recipes and step-by-step instructions, this book is the fast-track to stunning results. Overview Customizations used in the ... read more
Learn, explore, and create commercially successful mobile games for iOS and AndroidAbout This BookFrom game physics to successful marketing, learn the fundamentals of Corona SDK for game developmentIntegrate your games with social networks such as Twitter and ... read more
Java developers and architects will find this book an indispensable guide to understanding Business Process Management frameworks in the real world. Using open source jBPM5, it tutors through authentic examples, screenshots, and diagrams. Overview Learn to mod... read more
The book takes a step-by-step process in completing tasks with many detailed illustrations while allowing you to add your own creativity to the mix to create a game that is uniquely your own.If you would like to make iOS games with the Unreal Development Kit o... read more
In DetailSystem administrators are responsible for keeping servers and workstations working properly. They perform actions to get a secure, stable, and robust operating system. In order to do that, system administrators perform actions such as monitoring, acco... read more
In DetailMore and more companies find they need to build their training courses internally. They are turning to tools like Articulate Studio because it is easy to use and doesn’t have a steep learning curve. If you are familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint in any... read more
As part of Packt’s Beginner’s Guide series, this book will walk the reader through straightforward examples that show the creation of an e-commerce site built on Drupal. This book is for people who have some experience building websites and who want to learn t... read more
More than 140 real-life, hands-on recipes and tips to install, deploy, administer, and maintain any VoIP/Unified Communications solution based on ElastixAbout This BookEnable a full cost-effective unified communications server solutionGo from a single server c... read more
In DetailR is a versatile cross-platform environment with the power of a programming language and the flexibility of a scripting language. It is extremely powerful in manipulating and visualizing complex databases, performing statistical computations and produ... read more
A practical guide full of examples and step-by-step instructions to start using Drush right from chapter 1. Drupal developers or themers who understand Drupal administration’s basic concepts. Drush can make building any kind of website quicker and easier, no m... read more
The Game Jam Survival Guide is an insider view of game jams packed full of expert advice; leading with tips and tricks on how to build a great game with just 48 hours; but clearly defining what should be avoided at all costs during Game Jam mayhem. The reader ... read more
HTML5 Boilerplate Web Development is a practical guide rich with information on getting the best out of the boilerplate. Readers follow the expert author through a project of building a music festival site; the tutorials and lessons learned are easily applicab... read more
Get started with Arch Linux as a blank canvas and build the simple and elegant environment you want Overview Install and configure Arch Linux to set up your optimum environment for building applications Boot and manage services, add and remove packages Discove... read more
In DetailEnhancing learning experience and improving student success has many instructors searching for effective tools. Moodle Quiz is just such a tool to aid instructors in creating powerful assessment experiences for their learners. "Moodle Quiz Module How-... read more
This book will benefit anyone who wants to discover effective, attractive ways to visually analyze and communicate data. With no special knowledge required, it's an inspirational guide that teaches through examples and illustration. A portable, versatile and f... read more
In DetailEnterprises have websites constructed in different web frameworks and the need for them to work together cohesively. GateIn will provide the solution to effectively integrate them into a single website. GateIn is an open source website framework that ... read more
In DetailMessages and information can be exchanged at exponential speed with JBoss HornetQ asynchronous messaging middleware. Learn how to use the JAVA open source Message Oriented Framework, to build a high-performance, multi-protocol, embeddable, clustered s... read more
In DetailThe HTML5 canvas tag makes creating any plot shape easy, all you have to do then is fill it with exciting visualizations written in JavaScript or using other visualization tools. "HTML5 Graphing and Data Visualization Cookbook" is the perfect break in... read more
Build machine learning algorithms, prepare data, and dig deep into data prediction techniques with RKey FeaturesHarness the power of R for statistical computing and data scienceExplore, forecast, and classify data with RUse R to apply common machine learning a... read more
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