Jonathan Todd

Jonathan Todd – Editor

A passionate and dedicated copy-editor and proofreader specialising in books on history, transport, computing and children's fiction.

Overview

I'm a copy-editor and proofreader with 15 years' experience editing novels, history books, children's books, religious books, romantic fiction and computing titles. Publishers I've worked with include Pen & Sword, Helion & Company, Packt Publishing, IT Governance Publishing, Wilkinson House, Boxer Books and Liquid Silver Books.


I love collaborating with authors to get books in the best shape they can be, and the challenge of retaining their writing style and voice; I offer suggestions and comments rather than simply making sweeping changes with no explanation. I've got a keen eye for a typo and a knack for ensuring consistency in style and tone.

Services
Non-Fiction
Computers & Internet History Transportation
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

IT Governance Ltd

Jul, 2017 — Present

Copy-editing books, reports, web pages, emails and all other marketing collateral in the fields of IT governance, risk management and compliance.

Freelance - various

Jul, 2010 — Present

• Proofreading: fiction and non-fiction books for publishers including Wilkinson House, Words by Design, Helion & Company and Liquid Silver Books; marketing communications for agencies; government reports; annual reports.
• Copy-editing: IT books for Packt Publishing and IT Governance Publishing; military history and transport books for Pen and Sword.
• Sub-editing: Relais & Châteaux Guide 2017; Boots Christmas Gift Guide 2016; Monocle; Spear’s; Orange Exchange and Business Edge for EE; Official Xbox Magazine; Cruise International; and Leisure Kicks.

Portfolio

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The Fall Guy: How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day

Gradman MD, Wayne

Gradman Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Hacking the Code: The Ziggety Zaggety Road of a Dyslexic Kid

Meijering, Gea

iCare Press

Proofreading
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Junior's Gift

Gordon, Sharlene

Proofreading
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Johnny Goes To Surgery

Ellis, Aruna

Aruna Ellis

Proofreading
From Bicycle to Bentley, A Bookmaker's Story

Rupert Mackeson

Proofreading
Cyber resilience: Defence-in-depth principles

Calder, Alan

Copy Editing
One Step in a Poppy Field: The Inspirational Story of Lance Corporal Cayle Royce MBE

Royce, Bronwyn

Copy Editing
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Branding Speed: How to Market Your Club Racing Team and Create the Image You Want

Wilke, Fritz

Proofreading
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The Predecessor

Browne, M R

Proofreading
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Fly Safe,: ...and don't f**k up!

Lincera, Mauro

Copy Editing Proofreading
Fortress Island Malta: Defence and Re-Supply During the Siege

Jacobs, Peter

Proofreading
The Chaco Air War 1932-35: The First Modern Air War in Latin America (Latin America@War Book 5)

Sapienza, Antonio

Proofreading
The Perfect Sofa

Kuo, Fifi

Proofreading
Lily and Bear

Stubbs, Lisa

Proofreading
Yorkshire's Secret Castles: A Concise Guide & Companion

Levitt, Paul C.

Proofreading
Yorkshire and North East of England (Regional Tramways)

Waller, Peter

Proofreading
The Princess Royal Pacifics (Locomotive Portfolios)

Hillier-Graves, Tim

Proofreading
Regional Tramways - The North West of England, Post 1945

Waller, Peter

Proofreading
Irish Railways in the 1950s and 1960s: A Journey Through Two Decades

McCormack, Kevin

Proofreading
The Railway Preservation Revolution: A History of Britain's Heritage Railways

Brown, Jonathan

Proofreading
The Turbomotive: Stanier's Advanced Pacific (Locomotive Portfolios)

Hillier-Graves, Tim

Proofreading
The London D M S Bus

Wharmby, Matthew

Proofreading
The Canal Pioneers: Canal Construction from 2,500 BC to the Early 20th Century

Burton, Anthony

Proofreading
Britain’s Declining Secondary Railways through the 1960s: The Blake Paterson Collection

McCormack, Kevin

Proofreading
Scotland

Waller, Peter

Proofreading
The Magic Hug: A Story About Emotions

Kuo, Fifi

Proofreading
I Can Fly

Kuo, Fifi

Proofreading
Everyone Can Draw

Kuo, Fifi

Proofreading

Jonathan has 8 reviews

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Wayne G.

Wayne G.

Sep, 2024

Jonathan is an experienced editor. I had previously had my book edited, but I thought I should run by a different voice a second time. Jonathan found plenty to make my book as readable as one could get. At my request, he stopped everything and came in ahead of schedule, for which I am very grateful.
Roscoe F.

Roscoe F.

Jul, 2024

Jonathan provided excellent service.
mauro L.

mauro L.

Apr, 2023

I highly appreciated Jonathan work. Recommended.
Sandy G.

Sandy G.

Oct, 2022

Jonathan is a fabulous copy editor. He is professional and I especially appreciated his support and encouragement for my first early reader children’s story. I plan to collaborate with him again on other stories I have written. You will be extremely pleased if you hire his services for your stories!
Matt B.

Matt B.

Aug, 2021

Great experience working with Jonathan and work completed to a very high standard.

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