Julia Pollacco

Julia Pollacco – Editor

I am currently an Assistant Editor at HarperCollins, working on non-fiction publishing, primarily within the lifestyle and gifting genres.

Overview

I specialise in structural and developmental edits, and am also able to provide copyediting services. My main experience is within non-fiction writing. My career is within the publishing industry, and I have worked in editorial departments for the past 5 years, first with Routledge (one of the top academic publishers globally), and presently, I work at HarperCollins. Please note that all work I complete is completely separate from my ongoing job in publishing.

I aim to give helpful feedback on writing, making direct comments to sections within the text, as well as providing you with a few paragraphs of general commentary on where writing can be improved. This is somewhat of an analysis of the text, highlighting points I admire in the writing, and points which I think need further work on more generally, whether in terms of tone, or consistent errors found within the work.
Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (UK)
Certifications
  • BA Hons. English
  • MA Publishing Media
  • ELT Certificate (Teaching)

Work experience

HarperCollins

Jul, 2021 — Present

I currently work with a big 3 commercial publisher in the editorial non-fiction department.

Routledge

Jul, 2018 — Jul, 2021 (about 3 years)

Editorial assistant for a major academic publisher working on architecture, environment, business and law books.

Portfolio

For the mayonnaise obsessive in your life! A staple in almost every kitchen, mayonnaise is arguably the best and most versatile condiment – trust us, we’ve spent many hours arguing about it. From different variations and flavours, to being used in anything fro... read more
Take destiny into your own hands and transform your life through positive change and thought. Manifest Your Dreams is a modern mystic’s take on how you can use manifestation to attract what you want and live a more purposeful life. Full of spiritual practices ... read more
‘Fighting like a girl says I can be powerful in ways that are natural to me; I have access to power too – it may not look the same as your power, but it’s there and I can claim it.’ It should never be a woman’s job to have to protect herself – but choosing to ... read more
Eat good, do good, stay odd. Get creative in the kitchen and join the fight against food waste with Oddbox. In this colourful collection of 80 recipes, Oddbox shares how to make the most of your fruit and vegetables. With sections highlighting how to make your... read more
TikTok sensation and beloved home cook Nadia Caterina Munno, a.k.a. The Pasta Queen, presents a cookbook featuring the signature pasta tips and tricks that are 100% authentic to Italian traditions—and just as gorgeous as you are. In the first-ever cookbook fro... read more

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