Josephine Ferguson

Josephine Ferguson – Editor

Experienced editor within various genres, including Mind Body Spirit, travel, cookbooks, and fiction (YA, women's fiction and thrillers).

Overview

I've worked as an editor and proofreader for over fifteen years. I've edited across a range of book genres including cookbooks, sex books, travel guides, Mind Body Spirit books, biographies, and fiction (predominantly YA, Crime, Mystery, Thrillers, Women's fiction, Horror, and Literary Fiction). I have also edited PhDs, academic papers and essays. I used to work for Watkins Publishing and Duncan Baird Publishers (part of Penguin Random House UK) so rest assured that your manuscript will receive the best editorial treatment. I love helping authors achieve their dream of creating a book and seeing it in print.

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Mystery & Crime Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing Psychology Sex & Relationships
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • MSc in Psychology
  • Diploma in English Literature

Work experience

Freelance

Jun, 2013 — Present

Since leaving DBP & Watkins I have been working freelance. I am lucky to have worked on some incredible books over the years.

Duncan Baird Publishers and Watkins Publishing

Feb, 2011 — Jun, 2013 (over 2 years)

I started as a Production Editor overseeing the production process of our titles, proofreading, writing and putting together BLADs etc. Later I became an Editor and I worked on titles for both imprints (MBS books, as well as cookbooks and sex books).

Rogers, Coleridge & White Literary Agency

May, 2010 — Jun, 2010 (about 1 month)

At RCW I learned the ins and outs of a literary agency and I predominantly spent my time reading through the slush pile for fiction. This means I know what agents are looking for and what needs to be included in your query letter to help your submission shine.

SPG Media

Apr, 2009 — Feb, 2011 (almost 2 years)

My responsibilities included proofreading and editing press releases, daily newsletters (that were sent out to over 500,000) and company profiles. I also liaised with clients on a daily basis and drove sales through the site and emails.

Portfolio

MINI ZEN CHILDREN'S YOGA: TEN WEEKS OF KIDS YOGA LESSONS (YOGA BOOK FOR CHILDREN TO IMPROVE BODY AWARENESS, FEEL FOCUSED, RELAXED AND EMOTIONALLY REGULATED)

Otaduy Suarez, Marta

The Bird and the Rose

Ash, Bonar

The Unknown Man: A Zalla Bennbett Mystery

Hanson, Natalie

Keto Diet for Beginners Quick Start Guide: The 7-Day Ketogenic Diet Challenge for Fast Weight Loss with Delicious Healthy Recipes

Wrightington, Natasha

Light Up the World: Inspiration for a New Humanity

Mark Simpson

Light Up the World is a beautiful collection of inspirational poetry and prose to encourage individual and collective awakening and transformation. Full of wisdom, it offers vision for the realisation of our greatest human potentials - to change our inner and ... read more
Remembrancy: A Cyberpunk Short Story

Peter Kim

A man's inebriation leads him to a room with a glass door tinted midnight black.
INVASION: The Lost Chapters

DC Alden

In the English county of Surrey, a vengeful Palestinian migrant finally receives the call to Jihad he’s been longing for. His mission is a simple one – kill as many as you can.In London, a desperate Metropolitan police officer finds himself cut off and alone, ... read more
Cosmic Consciousness

Matthew Krajewski

Cosmic Consciousness invites seekers to upgrade their personal spirituality. The path of finding a fulfilling spiritual practice can be arduous, but author Matthew Krajewski lends his lifetime of spiritual pursuits to uplift anyone into new realms of understan... read more
Lost Guides Bali (Travel Guide)

Anna Chittenden

Lost Guides - Bali: a unique, stylish and offbeat travel guide to Bali. From Secret beaches, boutique retreats, gorgeous villas, cool cafes, foodie favourites, surf spots, traditional artisans - here's your guide to the best of Bali. What: An A5, full colour 1... read more
Lemongrass and Ginger Cookbook: Vibrant Asian Recipes

Leemei Tan

Rich in aromatic spices, herbs, and flavourings, Asian food explodes deliciously in your mouth. Now, thanks to Leemei Tan, home cooks can easily master the art of preparing this delectable cuisine. She explains how to make perfect sushi, creamy curries, spicy ... read more
Rock Your Soul: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Mastering Your Mind

Nichole Eaton

How the hell can I be happier? Get out of my head? Feel better about myself? If you’ve been digging your way towards a better life and a better mindset, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Co-Owner of Clarity, and overall badass, Nichole Eaton, has you covered. ... read more
HAZARD: HOW TO CHANGE YOUR DESTINY OR LOVE IT NOW

Onofrei, Cosmin

From Victim to Victor: Narcissism Survival Guide

Jansen, Dr Mariette

The Better You: Life lessons beyond textbooks

Srivastava, Apoorv Anand

Grow Your Happiness: How 10 Minutes a Day Can Help You Feel Better (and Better) in Life

Basham, Rex

A Pocketful of Porn: In a #MeToo World, are we really ok with the demeaning, underage, and violent world of pornography?

Peacock, Carly

Destiny Do-Over: Your Personal Playbook for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life - Turn Your Doubt Inside Out!

Arbeeny, Deb

High Cookery: Your Guide for Cannabis Cooking and the Munchies [A Cookbook]

Meiri, Gilad

God's Presence in the Present: Contemplative Prayer and the Healing Process

Hoffner, LMSW, Michael

EmPowerful: Finding Empowerment and the Sacred in the Every Day Through CooConnection and Food

Emery, Chef

Pussy Soul: Manifest. Worthiness. Desires.: self-help adult coloring book

Miller, Dr. Cynthia

INVASION FRONTLINE: A Military Action Techno Thriller (The Invasion UK Series Book 3)

Alden, DC

INVASION DELIVERANCE: A Military Action Techno Thriller (The Invasion UK Series Book 4)

Alden, DC

Now I Can See the Moon

Ash, Bonar

FloraBella

Ash, Bonar

Shadows on the Wall

Ash, Bonar

The Pretender: Escaping the Past

Martens, C. R.

Crypto-sapien

Cristo, Alex

Crypto-Sapien: Sky Temple

Cristo, Alex

Pilate

Cristo, Alex

The Resurrectionist

Cristo, Alex

A Celebration of Vulva Diversity

Atalanta, Hilde

INVASION: UPRISING (The Invasion Series Book 3)

ALDEN, DC

The Moon Eater: Gold Book One

I.M.Bones

Modern-day London.The city of dark streets and mysterious happenings…And also the home of the half-werewolf assassin, Gold. If anything goes bump in the night, then it would definitely be this sugar obsessed, mask-wearing, hitman. He has a flare for the occult... read more
FORTRESS: A Military Thriller (Deep State Series Book 2)

DC ALDEN

Behind the fortified walls of the US Embassy, Baghdad, something terrifying has been unleashed…In the wake of a classified mission in the Iraqi desert, a Delta Force operator has succumbed to a mutated virus that has stripped away his humanity. When he emerges... read more
Stolen Government

Pete Nghiem

The current state of the country is in shambles. Protests end in riots and lawlessness plagues the streets. The people have lost trust in their political leaders. A boil-over is imminent. Meanwhile, the Department of Defense has developed a compound that can r... read more
The Celestial Dragon I Ching: A Unique New Version of the Chinese Oracle for Making Decisions and Discovering Your Destiny

Neyma Jahan

First The Sky Opened ... Then The Celestial Dragon Was BornEach aspect of this wonderfully appealing new I Ching is characterized by a readily identifiable symbol. We encounter the Dragon, the Cave, the Mirror, the Path, the Stranger and the Piper... to name j... read more
Dracula Abridged

Bram Stoker

Welcome to my abridgement of Dracula! Enter freely and of your own free will! You will find every scene and character from the original still included in these pages with all the horror and drama. This version of the Stoker's classic has been edited to be more... read more
New Vegetarian Kitchen: Raw * Grill * Fry * Steam * Simmer * Bake

Nicola Graimes

New Vegetarian Kitchen proves once and for all that there's more to vegetarian cuisine than old stand-bys such as lentils, pasta and bean burgers. If you're looking for inspiration turn the pages and find delicious, creative and satisfying meat-free meals. Fro... read more
Me, You and the Kids Too: The Ultimate Time-Saving Cookbook - Every Recipe Feeds the Whole Family

Renee Elliott

Cooking for a family can be a huge challenge that leaves you feeling like you're always making compromises. In Me, You and the Kids Too, Renee Elliott makes this do-able. She shows that you don't have to cook different recipes to please everyone at the table -... read more
Pig: Cooking with a Passion for Pork

Johnnie Mountain

The pork on your fork is a truly succulent meat, able to hold its own against any red-meat rival. Words like ‘rashers’, ‘gammon’, ‘chops’, ‘belly’ and ‘bacon’ have a poetry savoured by all who know this wonderful animal well.Yet pork can be a tricky meat to co... read more
The Top 100 Finger Foods for Babies & Toddlers: Delicious, Healthy Meals for Your Toddler

Christine Bailey

Every parent knows that babies and toddlers can be fussy eaters. This collection of 100 quick and easy recipes for delicious finger foods from nutritional consultant Christine Bailey is the perfect solution. Each recipe has a list of nutrients and at-a-glance ... read more
French Brasserie Cookbook: The Heart of French Home Cooking

Daniel Galmiche

What it is that we love so much about food in a French brasserie? Is it the delicious, time-honoured dishes cooked to perfection? Or the fresh, local ingredients and regional recipes? Or is it that most of these recipes started life in the home? Perhaps this i... read more
Pocket Kama Sutra Super Sex 52 Red-hot Positions by Bailey, Nicole ( AUTHOR ) Nov-01-2010 Paperback

Nicole Bailey

Proving that size doesn't matter - this pocket-sized guide to the Kama Sutra has everything you need to send your sex life into orbit

Josephine has 28 reviews

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Quincy C.

Quincy C.

Apr, 2024

Delighted with a brilliant job well done. Publication continuing, soon.
Marta O.

Marta O.

Oct, 2023

Working with Josephine has been a great experience. She has been so kind, responsive and patient. I wouldn't doubt for a a second to work with her again if I ever start a new project! Thanks Josephine!
Christina M.

Christina M.

Mar, 2021

I would absolutely recommend Josephine. She is thorough and professional in her work and her advise has been invaluable for my writing experience since then.
Alex C.

Alex C.

Jan, 2021

Josie is amazing! She has an incredible attention for detail. She is also professional and extremely wonderful to work with.
Msrii J.

Msrii J.

Apr, 2020

It was easy to work with Josie She communicates clearly and delivers quickly

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