Overview
With more than eight years of experience in comics editorial, I am committed to helping creators tap into the heart of their story, working together to ensure their projects can become the best they can be. Collaborating closely every step of the way, I am experienced in performing editorial assessments, editing scripts and artwork, reviewing pitches and seeing comic production through from conception to completion.
Alongside gaining in-house experience at Titan Comics and DC Thomson, I have worked with a number of independent creators. During the pandemic, I edited and project managed Planet Divoc-91: an ambitious multimedia project backed by some of the UK's most prestigious scientific organisations, working with creators at all stages of their writing careers.
Known for my knowledge and experience in the comics industry, I have given public talks about the medium at a variety of events and places, including Oxford University.
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"Kirsten is a first-rate comic writer and editor who has a depth of understanding about comic history and the current market. Always organised, friendly and hard-working, she is an asset to every team or project she is involved with. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kirsten and I continue to be impressed by her knowledge, creativity and ability to get things done. Under Kirsten’s editorship, Commando sales stabilised and the title became more profitable, proving that she has both the commercial and creative integrity to make a comic successful." - Alexandria Turner, Editor-in-Chief, Boys' Magazines and Comics, DC Thomson.
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- MLitt Comic Studies
- MA Joint Hons English Literature & History
- Society for Editors and Proofreaders: Introduction to Copy-Editing
- Society for Editors and Proofreaders: Copy-Editing Headway
Work experience
Self-employed
As a freelancer, I have had the opportunity to flex my creative muscles on a variety of different projects. I have provided editorial services for successfully funded comics projects on Kickstarter, as well as editing comics and graphic novels for clients including Titan Comics, Wowbagger Productions and Whitefox.
DC Thomson
As Heritage Brands Editor in DC Thomson’s comics department, I was responsible for overseeing beloved British franchises, Oor Wullie, The Broons, Wor Nicky, and Wee Harry, as well as Britain’s longest-running war comic, Commando. I was trusted with developing style guides for the five brands, as well as pitching and developing brand expansion opportunities. During this time, I was invited to speak about comics at Oxford University.
DC Thomson
I had the responsibility of overseeing popular franchises, Oor Wullie, The Broons, Wor Nicky, and Wee Harry. I compiled giftbooks, annuals, and commissioned artwork for weekly strips. I also helped to develop brand ideas outside of the newspaper strip format to keep the brands alive in the modern comics’ climate.
Titan Publishing (Comics)
As Assistant Editor at Titan Comics, I gained experience in many aspects of publishing. I was given responsibility for page design, editing artwork, providing feedback, and proofreading on various projects. I became the editor of the UK newsstand edition of Doctor Who Comic, and worked on a huge variety of titles, including Johnny Red, Death Sentence, Rivers of London, and Surface Tension.
Titan Publishing (Comics)
As well as providing a junior support role to the editorial staff, I was trained to use the Adobe Creative Suite and was given the task of editing artwork, copywriting, and lettering a number of books, including The First Kingdom, Norman, and Masked.
Portfolio
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