Lok Yee Liu

Lok Yee Liu – Editor

Editor with a focus on Children's Education and Literacy through stories. Passionate about representation and accessibility.

Overview

I am an experienced Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the Children's education publishing industry. I specialise in working with texts for young people and young voices, whether it's poetry or an educational text or an animation. I have worked on WordSparks, Oxford Reading Buddy and BCK series. I am currently working for a university and am adept at digital and academic editing too!


I would love to work with you on your text, whether it be developing your story, ironing out the little snags or a general proofread. I'm interested in the shaping of your text whilst maintaining creative integrity and vision of the author. Being an editor is truly a collaborative process and I embrace this style of working.


Testimonial from former colleague:

Lok Yee is a thorough and considerate editor, and works efficiently and thoughtfully for her authors. She has great understanding of technical editorial points such as grammar and style guides, as well as fantastic instincts and experience working on structure and development editing. Lok Yee is a brilliant all rounder - she can turn her hand to anything, all the while respecting the importance of the author's style.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Education & Reference ELT
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Works with
WordPress
Certifications
  • PTC editorial course

Work experience

Global Alumni

Sep, 2022 — Jul, 2023 (10 months)
Worked with USA based universities on their online courses and modules.

Self-employed

Sep, 2022 — Present
I offer freelance services to major publishing houses, including copy editing and proofreading. This has included chick lit/Women's literature.

Global alumni

Sep, 2021 — Present
Editor for educational content

Self-employed

Oct, 2020 — Present
Freelance proofreader and editor - currently on an International product. Clients include Oxford University Press and HarperCollins.

Oxford University Press

Oct, 2018 — Oct, 2020 (about 2 years)
As an editor in the Primary Literacy Team, I have worked across digital and print projects. I have proof-read and edited digital e-books and quizzes as well as handled the metadata for these assets. I am responsible for books in a 104 large print project, this includes liaising with authors and freelancers, working to schedules and managing the synopses tracker. I have worked on digital e-books and audio recording, schedules and proof listening.

Cambridge University Press

Jul, 2018 — Aug, 2018 (about 1 month)
In this role I assisted the ELT Primary team in the development of engaging print and digital material for young learners around the world. I had editorial responsibilities in a number of key components of a range of young learner products including digital classroom presentation software. This included animations, songs, online games, audio scripts and interactive online textbooks. I also researched appropriate photos and illustrators for the products. I attended the Syndicate meeting where I experienced the board's discussion of academic journals.

First Story

Oct, 2017 — Jun, 2018 (8 months)
First Story brings talented, professional writers into secondary schools serving low-income communities to work with teachers and students to foster creativity and communication skills. I act as a shadow writer and with the poet, run poetry workshops at Nottingham Academy. We aim to encourage young people in their creative writing by discussing spoken word poetry and through engaging activities. I am responsible for editorial processes when the poetry anthology is published in the following year. I also volunteered at the First Story Regional Writing day at the University of Nottingham.

John Blake Publishing

Aug, 2017 — Sep, 2017 (about 1 month)
During my time at John Blake Publishing, I relished my time in an office which was primarily focused on editorial and commissioning in publishing. The editors gave me responsibilities in writing reports on book submissions, implementing editorial changes into typescripts and copyediting. Alongside this I carried out general administrative tasks such as answering the phones, franking the post and greeting guests who had arrived for meetings.

The Mic Magazine

Sep, 2016 — Jun, 2018 (over 1 year)
As the editor of The Mic Magazine, I oversaw the day to day running of the website. I copyedited and formatted articles (including collecting press photos and forming tweets) before they are published on the website. Together, as a team, we published three printed editions of our magazine which developed my team working skills. I also liaised with PR companies and contributors to organise gigs and live reviews of my own. I am was involved in a collaboration with UNICEF in organising a charity event.

Lok Yee has 6 reviews

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Stephanie J.

Stephanie J.

Jul, 2024

Working with Lok Yee was a great experience, she was very prompt in providing helpful feedback and her editing services greatly improved the quality of the manuscript for my children’s book.
Lok Yee L.
Thank you for all of your hard work Stephanie! Looking forward to seeing the finished book :)
Fiona P.

Fiona P.

Jun, 2024

Lok Yee was very friendly, professional and delivered quality feedback. Queries were answered quickly and clearly clarified. The project was also completed earlier than scheduled which was fantastic. Overall excellent services from Lok Yee. Thank you. Fiona
Lok Yee L.
It was a pleasure working with you and looking forward to seeing how your book goes!
Khlod A.

Khlod A.

Apr, 2024

Very happy to collaborate with Lok Yee, Very professional work and helpful comments excellent feedback detailed and delivered in motivated clear way. Looking forward to continue working with her for best outcome to my project,
Adam J.

Adam J.

Apr, 2021

Lok Yee is the ideal collaborator. I wanted to feel at ease working with someone. I wanted to feel confident in their ability. I didn’t want to feel rushed or stupid with my questions. Lok Yee is incredibly kind, empathetic and professional. She understood me and my needs very quickly. I’m so rel...
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Lok Yee L.
It was a pleasure to work on your book with you Adam! I'm excited to see how it develops and I hope we can work together again in the future. Best of luck!
Bill C.

Bill C.

Jan, 2021

Lok Yee did a fantastic job in proofreading my lengthy manuscript. Her recommendations for edits were spot on. Her edits were very accurate and complete as well. She was very timely and efficient in completing her editing work. She was also extremely responsive to my requests. Lok Yee also prov...
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Lok Yee L.
Thank you so much for your continued collaboration, Bill. I could really see the passion for change in your manuscript. I look forward to seeing the publishing book/e-book!

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