Overview
Whether proofreading a thrilling romance, editing the first draft of a manuscript, or checking over the sixth revision, I approach all editorial projects with the same dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm for well-written prose.
I have a degree in English Literature, specialising in creative writing, edited short fiction and non-fiction submissions for a creative journal, and spent over three years in the Fiction editorial department at HarperCollins, where I received professional training in copy editing and proofreading. I was also responsible for amending and updating our house style guidelines, so I have an excellent sense of publisher's requirements for spelling, grammar and structure.
My experience is largely based in fiction, particuarly cosy crime, fantasy, women's fiction, and romance, but as part of the Estates team I worked on books of all genres within the Agatha Christie and J. R. R. Tolkien estates, and unique non-fiction projects such as Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang and the Fantastic Beasts 'behind the scenes' books.
I can't wait to work with you on your next project!
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
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Certifications
- Introduction to Editorial Skills: Copyediting and Proofreading (PTC)
Work experience
Self-employed
HarperCollins Publishers
- Responsible for proofreading HarperImpulse (Romance and Crime/Thriller) digital first titles at the final stage.
- Rewriting style guidelines for authors, editors and freelancers, to reduce grammatical and spelling errors and improve consistency.
- Writing and editing cover copy and online copy for retailer sites such as Amazon, Waterstones etc.
- Managing book schedules from cover brief through to typesetting and final approval.
- Reading and reviewing manuscripts.
- Editing, proofing and collating Estates titles.
Route 57 Creative Journal
- Reading fiction and non-fiction submissions and providing detailed feedback to the managing editor.
- Editing final submissions (for structure, development, spelling and grammar) and going over edits with the author.
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