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

Proofreading
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Emily's Adventures: The Nail Makers Workshop

Clapham, Deborah Louise

Debbie Clapham

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Robot and Red: Blood Bytes!

Kimbril, Catherine

Blue Mango Press

Proofreading
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Network Logic Programming Theory

Ferguson, Roscoe C.

Roscoe C. Ferguson

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

Gradman MD, Wayne

Gradman Publishing

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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
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Lily and Bear

Stubbs, Lisa

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
The London D M S Bus

Wharmby, Matthew

Proofreading
Proofreading
Proofreading
Scotland

Waller, Peter

Proofreading
Proofreading
I Can Fly

Kuo, Fifi

Proofreading
Proofreading

Jonathan has 17 reviews

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Clara H.

Clara H.

Mar, 2026

Jonathan was professional, thorough, and delivered the work on time. He did a great job proofreading my children’s book, *The Courage Inside You*, and his experience with kids’ literature really showed in his attention to detail. I’m very pleased with the result and would happily work with him a...
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giles A.

giles A.

Feb, 2026

Great service from start to finish highly recommended
Harel S.

Harel S.

Sep, 2025

Jonathan did exactly what I wanted, simple proofreading. He did it well (as far as I know - I wanted a proofreader because it is something I am terrible at). He did it on time as well.
Gary B.

Gary B.

Sep, 2025

Thoroughly professional. Prompt. Responsive.
William M.

William M.

Aug, 2025

Jonathon edited with a deep level of detail and eliminated redundancy to make the book easier to read.

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