Overview
I am an efficient and friendly copyeditor/proofreader with an eye for detail. I specialize in non-fiction literature across the humanities, particularly literary studies, history, and topics relating to religion, spirituality or esotericism. I am a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).
As an active academic and graduate of the University of Oxford (BA Hons) and University of Sussex (MA, PhD), I have published widely on countercultural and avant-garde literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
As a freelance editor, I have worked on academic books and journals for Cambridge University Press and Manchester University Press, as well as literary non-fiction titles for Fitzcarraldo Editions. I have also edited many books for the mind-body-spirit publisher Aeon Books.
Whether I'm working for publishers or directly with authors, I get immense satisfaction from helping all my clients to write and publish their best work.
I understand that selecting a suitable editor is a big decision. When you reach out to me, I'll always reply quickly, and will happily discuss your requirements via Reedsy messages or a Zoom call. I can also offer a free, no-obligation edit of a short section of your manuscript to help you made up your mind.
I look forward to hearing from you and reading your work!
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- PhD English Literature
- MA Literature, Religion and Philosophy
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Member of the Society of Indexers
- Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
Work experience
Fitzcarraldo Editions
Cambridge University Press
Aeon Books
Self-employed
University of Roehampton
University of Chichester
University of Sussex
Portfolio
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Sarodi S.
Jul, 2026