Overview
Searching for an expert editor and an accredited writing coach?
I edit and proofread illustrated books for children and adults, and carefully coach authors through the writing and publishing process.
I approach each editing project as a collaborative, creative process. Authors enjoy working with me because I grasp complex ideas quickly and make sure the reader will too. My empathy and sense of humour help projects to run smoothly, even under deadline pressure.
As an accredited coach and mentor, I help writers on every step of their journey from first draft, through book proposals to publication. I coach for publishers, such as whitefox, universities including the London College of Communications and the Prince's Trust.
My main areas of interest are history, art, travel, architecture and psychology, but I am always ready to try something new. As well as editing illustrated books I have worked on theses, academic articles, novels, memoirs and brochures.
I have edited books for major companies including DK, Lund Humphries, Paul Holberton, Sansom & Co and whitefox. Also, I have set up and run companies and have a comprehensive knowledge of the entire publishing process. Now I share this expertise with authors by combining editing and coaching.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Advanced Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring through the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Accredited at Practitioner Level by the EMCC
Work experience
Self-employed
I project manage, edit and write for major book publishers, specialising in illustrated non-fiction. Also, I edit and proofread theses, dissertations and academic articles.
Recent projects include the renowned art historian, Martin Kemp’s book, Visions of Heaven: Dante and the Art of Divine Light, produced for Dante’s 700th death anniversary. I used InDesign to edit contemporary layouts for Visual Memoranda: Selections from the IBM Poster Program 1969–1979, by US academics.
I edited a US catalogue, Paolo Veneziano: The Art of Painting in 14th-Century Venice for an exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum and the Frick Collection.
At DK books I worked on projects for children and adults, including History of the World in 1000 Objects with the Smithsonian Institute. I sent photographers across the world to photograph families for Children Just Like Me. At the same time, I wrote pre- school books and online articles for the Find Out! educational website. Also, I revised six books in six months for the Essential Managers series.
Team Media
Co-owner and Editorial Director (1999-2001)
I founded a company to create high-quality, illustrated books for a Reader’s Digest travel series. I managed freelancers and wrote and edited copy to RD’s style and exacting standards. Also, my business skills ensured the company’s success.
Editorial Director (1997-1999)
I set up a UK company for a German publisher to create co-edition books, with simultaneous German translation. As well as devising a varied list, I calculated schedules and budgets, commissioned authors, hired staff and negotiated contracts
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From my first job after graduating, I worked in publishing, starting as a researcher I progressed to become an assistant editor within two years. Illustrated book publishing in London went through many changes when I worked for international co-edition companies, including Time-Life Books, Reader's Digest and DK. My roles increased in responsibility and I managed multiple titles at the same time for Philip Wilson Publishers and became an editorial director for a German company.
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