Item: Louis Archard
Rating: 5.0
Author: Jaime Davila

Overview

Hello everyone! I'm Louis and I'm an author, editor and proofreader with more than 10 years of experience working for nonfiction trade publishers. From in-house and freelance, I have helped great transport and history books come to life.

I have a particular passion for history, including a master's degree from the University of St Andrews. Please take a look at my portfolio to get a better idea of some of the books that I've worked on in the past.

With a broad range of general knowledge and a deep attention to detail, I am confident that I can help to polish and improve your book with courtesy and professionalism, no matter the subject or genre!

I'm always happy to discuss projects, so if you have a book that you think I can help you with, no matter the stage, please feel free to get in touch.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Editorial Assessment

Non-Fiction

History Transportation

Languages

English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Managing Editor

Amberley Publishing

Jan, 2016 — Oct, 2024 (almost 9 years)

I was responsible for the Transport & Specialist History team, controlling the workflow and production schedule for some 200 new titles per year. I managed a team of editors reporting directly to me, providing administrative support and editorial training and allocating work on a weekly basis. I also carried out quality control checks on final files and signed off files to go to press.

Commissioning Editor

Amberley Publishing

May, 2012 — Dec, 2015 (over 3 years)

As Commissioning Editor for the Transport & Specialist History team at Amberley Publishing, I assessed the commercial viability of potential new titles, including assessing manuscripts and feeding back to authors. I also generated ideas for new topics, series and books.

Production Editor

Amberley Publishing

May, 2010 — Apr, 2012 (almost 2 years)

I supported multiple teams within the Editorial department at Amberley, a vibrant mid-sized trade nonfiction publisher specialising in local, specialist and national history. I focused on copy editing and proofreading, as well as liaising with authors to ensure projects were completed according to schedule.