Judith Leask

Judith Leask – Editor

A supportive developmental editor and copyeditor for fiction. I've worked on YA for Pan Macmillan and Scholastic, and many other genres.

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
Chick Lit Contemporary Romance LGBTQ Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Plays & Screenplays Young Adult
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • CIEP Copyediting - full qualification

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2020 — Present

Copyediting, developmental editing and proofreading fiction for self-publishing authors, 'big five' publishers and smaller publishing houses.

NHS, Queensland Health, Jaguar Land Rover, etc

Jan, 2000 — Jan, 2020 (about 20 years)

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.

Portfolio

LET'S SPLIT UP

Bill Wood

Scholastic

Copy Editing
The Vulpine (eBook)

Crosby, Polly

Scholastic

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
The Shot (Falling for a Star Book 2)

Thomas, KW

Pear & Bear Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading
The Scoop (Falling for a Star Book 1)

Thomas, KW

Pear & Bear Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing
Hamlet (Staged)

Shakespeare, William

Puffin Classics

Copy Editing
Much Ado About Nothing (Staged)

Shakespeare, William

Puffin Classics

Copy Editing
Romeo and Juliet (Staged)

Shakespeare, William

Puffin Classics

Copy Editing
Macbeth (Staged)

Shakespeare, William

Puffin Classics

Copy Editing
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Staged)

Shakespeare, William

Puffin Classics

Copy Editing
Colours Of The Mind: A Delhi Saga

BANERJEE, TUMPA

Lulu.com

Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Becoming a Tree

Perryman, Marcus

New Generation Publishing

Developmental Editing
The Boy Behind the Glass Screen

Siragher, Ian

The Invisible Imprint

Copy Editing Proofreading
The Family We Choose (WeHo Book 23)

Hancock, Sherryl

Vulpine Press

Copy Editing

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