Katy Denny

Katy Denny – Editor

Experienced non-fiction editor, project manager and proofreader for illustrated and mono books.

Overview

I'm a freelance book editor, project manager and proofreader with over 20 years' experience
Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Nature Parenting & Families Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sports & Outdoors
Languages
English (UK)

Work experience

Pan Macmillan

Mar, 2017 — Aug, 2018 (over 1 year)
Short term contract to help a new imprint (Bluebird) implement good editorial systems and deliver their ambitious early publishing programme. mostly project management with some editing and proofreading.

Ebury

Nov, 2015 — Mar, 2017 (over 1 year)
I covered two lots of maternity leave within the Vermilion team, managing books from delivery to print and commissioning titles on health, self-help and parenting.

Self-employed

Apr, 2012 — Nov, 2015 (over 3 years)
After working for many years as an employee for companies including BBC Books, Octopus Publishing Group and F&W Media on lifestyle illustrated books I went freelance and provided editorial services to a range of publishers including HarperCollins, Hachette, Quintet and Pavilion.

Portfolio

The scientific reality is that 90 per cent of the signs of ageing and disease are caused by lifestyle choices, not your genes. In other words, you have the capability to overcome and transform your genetic history and tendencies. Harvard/MIT-trained physician ... read more
One in five adults suffer from IBS, yet IBS still baffles the medical profession as there are no definitive tests for it - it's often the diagnosis given in the absence of any positive tests. As such, it encompasses a huge variety of gastrointestinal disorders... read more
Be happier, healthier and more productive by taking a break from booze! An illustrated day-by-day guide packed with inspiration and practical help, The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge is the only book you need to reset your drinking habits and discover a hangove... read more
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to embroidery, with over 225 stitches and techniques plus a range of fresh and modern projects. Learn the basic stitches and master 8 different embroidery styles, including blackwork, crewelwork, hardanger, pulled thread, gol... read more
Stitch London

Lauren O'Farrell

Title: Stitch London <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: O'Farrell, Lauren <>Publisher: DAVID & CHARLES
Everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask - a guide to pregnancy and birth straight from the midwife's mouth. Winner of the Gold and Consumer Choice award at the Mumii Best Baby and Toddler Gear Awards 2017Mum to four little girls and midwi... read more

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