Overview
Your manuscript is more than just words on a page. It's your story. My job is to help you transform it into a polished, professional book you can be proud of.
With over 20 years of experience guiding non-fiction and academic works from rough draft to final publication, I understand the entire journey. I am here to provide the focused expertise you need, whether that is:
- Developmental editing to shape your manuscript's structure and content.
- Copyediting to polish every sentence for clarity and consistency.
- Proofreading to catch those final typos before publication.
Think of me as your dedicated partner in this process. I'll bring a sharp eye, a calm approach and a proven ability to manage complex projects on time and on budget. Let's make your book a reality.
Services
Non-Fiction
Agriculture
Business & Management
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Health & Wellbeing
Life Sciences
Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry
Nature
Travel
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Humanities
Work experience
Freelance
Feb, 2023 —
Present
Provide meticulous copy-editing and proofreading services for academic books and journals, ensuring clarity, accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with publishers and independent authors, to refine written content and meet publication standards.
CABI
Jun, 2017 —
Jan, 2023
(over 5 years)
Managed 20+ academic books annually, from manuscript to print/digital publication, ensuring alignment with strategy, budget and schedule. Collaborated with stakeholders to refine manuscripts and deliver high-quality publications. Reviewed final files to ensure accuracy of print and digital products. Managed freelance suppliers, providing briefs and feedback. Provided regular schedule updates and addressed potential delays. Expertise in print and digital publishing workflows, including commissioning, proofreading, quality control and delivery.
Portfolio
Schistosomiasis is Africa's second most common parasitic disease. Less than 20 years ago, over 200 million were infected. In many high-risk areas the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) h... read more
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In recent decades there has been a burgeoning interest in the development of blue-green corridors: areas where waterways are complemented by adjoining green spaces and related paths and leisur... read more
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This book highlights the latest and most exciting technological tools for plant breeding that are becoming the staple of all crop improvement programs. Using case studies and an evidence-based... read more
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Completely updated and revised, and synthesizing the recent explosion in animal welfare literature, the sixth edition of this best-selling textbook continues to provide a thorough overview of ... read more
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Horses are perhaps the most common non-human animal to feature in planned events, but although there is considerable research on equestrian sport, there is virtually none on equestrian events.... read more
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If you have ever wondered why animals prefer some foods and not others, how poor feeding management can cause conditions such as laminitis, rumenitis or diarrhoea, or how to construct a diet t... read more
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This book applies a gendered lens to evaluate the dynamic linkages between climate change and livelihoods in developing countries. It examines how climate change affects women and men in disti... read more
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Bridging the gap between the science of animal welfare and the animals and their owners, this book gives essential advice to practitioners worldwide on how to improve the welfare of all animal... read more
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In this book Stephanie Hedges draws on more than 20 years as a practicing veterinary nurse and her training as a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). She provides a quick referenc... read more
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The common fig Ficus carica L. is an ancient fruit native to the Mediterranean. Dried figs have been successfully produced and processed in arid regions with little sophisticated infrastructur... read more
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This book continues to provide a comprehensive overview of equine behaviour and an outline of current advances in our understanding, as well as offering insights into contemporary and future c... read more
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Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world and cat owners want advanced veterinary care. There is a growing interest in purebred cats which requires the highest quality reproductive ca... read more
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Smart technologies are revolutionizing tourism, as they are having a profound impact on the way tourists behave and on how firms interact with them and create value. The increasing availabilit... read more
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Tourism as a Resource-based Industry presents the conceptual framework of the Norwegian economic geographer Sondre Svalastog and functions as a practical tool for analyzing and identifying res... read more
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Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) is a subtropical evergreen fruit tree indigenous to China. Records show it has been cultivated in China for over 2000 years. From this beginning, loquat has... read more
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Agricultural biostimulants are a group of substances or microorganisms, based on natural resources, that are applied to plants or soils to improve nutrient uptake and plant growth, and provide... read more
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Allium crops include more than 30 species, many of which (for e.g. onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, bunching onions, and chives) are of economic importance. Bulb onions rank second only to tom... read more
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Evidence-based and yet very practical, Equine Thermography in Practice discusses how to use the tool in the diagnosis of equine musculoskeletal injuries. It covers what the user can expect to ... read more
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This book explores the relationship between technology and social transformation in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy. It presents research and case studies, elaborating on benchmark practic... read more
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Given the historical and cultural richness of countries in the Middle East region, as well as the economic development many have exhibited in recent years, tourism planning and development gai... read more
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Addressing a dearth of literature in this area, this book provides a comprehensive overview and framework of study of the politics of religious tourism. Existing work shows awareness that poli... read more
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Storage mites are common pests of stored food and other processed agricultural products and an infestation can occur at any point throughout the supply chain. Their presence is associated with... read more
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Contemporary and thought-provoking, this book provides a definition of the concept of One Welfare: the interconnection between animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment. The book est... read more
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This book is contemporary, topical and global in its approach, and provides an essential, comprehensive treatise on bovine tuberculosis and the bacterium that causes it, Mycobacterium bovis. B... read more
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Around the world, there is mounting evidence that parks and protected areas contribute to a healthy civil society, thus increasing the economic importance of cultural and nature-based tourism.... read more
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This book presents over 40 cases of bamboo development across 22 major bamboo-industry countries and explores the knowledge gained from their successes and failures. It synthesises experiences... read more
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One Health, the concept of combined veterinary and human health, has now expanded beyond emerging infectious diseases and zoonoses to incorporate a wider suite of health issues. Retaining its ... read more
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An established favourite with veterinary and agricultural students and a valuable addition to the library of any veterinarian or sheep farmer, this fully updated and revised handbook covers th... read more
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Behaviour problems are a significant cause of companion animal relinquishment and euthanasia. This book provides up to date information about animal behaviour as well as practical advice on ho... read more
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of plant omics and big data in the fields of plant and crop biology. It discusses each omics layer individually, including genomics, transcriptomics... read more
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Managing Tourism Enterprises: Start-up, Growth and Resilience brings a new contribution to the literature on tourism management. It presents a comprehensive, educational text on the initiation... read more
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Diving into the evolution of Customer Experience this text offers an insightful exploration of the paradigm shift from customer service to Customer Experience (CX) within the Caribbean context... read more
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