Louise Salmon

Louise Salmon – Editor

Covering a range of subjects including education, photography, reference, media and the arts

Overview

Looking for input on a non-fiction book?

Hopefully there are many ways I can contribute to your publishing journey, whether you need a full edit or just some advice on fine-tuning your writing and structure. Or both!

Most recently I worked on the photography manual Beginner's Guide to Tintype Making. In the last few years I have edited the book series Starting University, the Amazon #1 covering all things uni for first-year students, as well as the biography Babe and Queenie, educational guide Food Fight, and the handbook Pastoral Care in Schools.

My work in publishing has included editing best-selling books, reference books, magazines and websites, dealing with subject matter such as education, entertainment, media, arts, cinema, photography, music, and news and events.

I also mentor creative writers and journalists looking to find jobs in their fields and get published.

Over the years I've worked with all kinds of writers, at various stages of the editing process. So please don’t hesitate to get in touch for guidance on getting your words where you want them to go.

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Entertainment Photography Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (SA) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Starting University Book Series

Jan, 2019 — Jun, 2023 (over 4 years)
Best-selling (Amazon #1) paperback series for first-time university students

University of Westminster College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries

Oct, 2017 — Present
Coaching and advising graduates of Creative Writing and Journalism degrees looking for work in publishing

London Online News and Events site wandsworthSW18.com

Mar, 2010 — Sep, 2023 (over 13 years)
Part of the largest network of digital local news sites in Europe

Millennium Consumer Magazines/21st Century Publishing

Jan, 1988 — May, 2004 (over 16 years)
Editor in Chief/Editor/Editorial Director of best-selling TV guide, Satellite TV Europe, Home Cinema Magazine and monthly Satellite and Video Today. Worked across editorial, photography and art departments.

Cable & Satellite Yearbooks

Jan, 1987 — Nov, 1990 (almost 4 years)
Country-by-country reference books for emerging New Media throughout the European Community

21st Century Publishing/Millennium Consumer Magazines/Future Publishing/Trinity Mirror

Jun, 1986 — Dec, 2000 (over 14 years)
Articles for Daily Mirror, BMW Magazine, Cable and Satellite Europe magazine, Satellite TV Europe magazine, Baby and You Magazine

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Beginner’s Guide to Tintype Making: A Step-by-Step Approach

Barone, Mark

Independently published

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Food Fight: An Educator's Survival Guide to Lunch and Recess Duty

Viaud Ed.D., Jennifer

BookBaby

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Babe and Queenie Words of Wisdom for Future Leaders

Pearson-Campbell, Dr. Jannell

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Starting University: What to Expect, How to Prepare, Go and EnjoyPublished in 2019, Starting University is an up-to-date, practical and easy-to-read guide for students taking that exciting and... read more
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Louise has 3 reviews

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Mark B.

Mark B.

Apr, 2025

Having no experience in writing a book, I was concerned I wouldn’t understand the process . Louise made it so user-friendly. She took the time to understand my concerns and made the process very comfortable. I have already told her I will use her again on my next book.
Beth N.

Beth N.

Dec, 2024

I'm so grateful for Louise's kind, thorough and practical help. She helped me with my first project so there were a lot of unknowns for me. Her kindness around the questions I had that I felt probably betrayed my ignorance, made it a painless and affirming process.
Araminta H.

Araminta H.

Feb, 2023

A pleasure to work with and we developed a very constructive relationship with her direction / input into my book. I would thoroughly recommend her to any budding editor.

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