Overview
I am a developmental editor and copy editor. My specialist subjects include natural history, the history of science, the history of ideas, astronomy and space science, and STEM subjects for children. I am also an experienced project manager and picture researcher, used to working on tight budgets. I have worked with professional writers, academics, and first-time authors, helping them to distil their ideas and put them across to general audiences, from presenting evolution for children to explaining General Relativity to adults!
I can help authors to illustrate their ideas and make their work lively and engaging, creating a visually stunning book while keeping the costs under control. I can also advise on how to sell work in international markets. Whether you are struggling to structure your ideas or feel you just need to polish your prose, I can provide a level of help tailor-made for your needs. I am particularly keen to hear from experts in their fields seeking to reach wider audiences.
Services
Non-Fiction
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Work experience
Tall Tree Ltd
Tall Tree were a packager specialising in illustrated non-fiction. I developed, edited and wrote books for a wide variety of clients in both adult and children's non-fiction.
I managed major projects for publishers including DK, HarperCollins, Random House, MacMillan, and Hachette.
Self-employed
For five years, I was a freelance editor and subeditor. Recurring clients included the University of London External Studies department, BBC Worldwide, and Media 10.
I also worked for several local education authorities, Crossrail, and many individual authors.
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