Overview
I provide a friendly and supportive service in fiction developmental editing and copyediting. I love literary fiction, YA, romance and historical fiction, and many other genres as well. I've worked with Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan and Scholastic, as well as other publishers and self-publishers. I love the variety - each book is a new and unique challenge.
You have a story or a book to share with the world, and you want it to look right when it’s written down. You want to put your ideas into people’s minds, show them your mental images, and make them feel with your characters. You want your writing to be just right. I bring a keen eye for the detail of your written work and a skill for suggesting the best writing technique. I love books of all kinds, and supporting authors while they keep control of their work; in the end the books shine.
Testimonials:
'As an editor myself, I understand the importance of good editing, but that doesn’t make it easier to let go and entrust your manuscript to someone else – in fact, it might make it harder! But with Judith I was in safe hands. She edited my manuscript with not only a sharp eye but with kindness, respect and warmth. I loved working with her and would definitely recommend her services.'
- Kia Thomas, Advanced Professional Member of the CIEP and self-published author
'It was a pleasure working with Judith on my novel. She was eagle-eyed and a joy to collaborate with. I can’t wait to work with her again.'
Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up (Scholastic)
Services
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- CIEP Copyediting - full qualification
Work experience
Self-employed
Copyediting, developmental editing and proofreading fiction for self-publishing authors, 'big five' publishers and smaller publishing houses.
NHS, Queensland Health, Jaguar Land Rover, etc
I've had multiple roles in the public sector and business - too many to list individually here. All my roles involved working with the written word, to make briefings, policy documents, plans and reports clear, to the point, and well presented.
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