Rob Colson

Rob Colson – Editor

I am an editor and project manager with 20 years' experience in illustrated non-fiction, specialising in popular science.

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
Children’s Non-Fiction Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences Geography History Life Sciences Nature
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Tall Tree Ltd

Mar, 2008 — Jul, 2023 (over 15 years)

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

Jan, 2003 — Mar, 2008 (about 5 years)

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.

Portfolio

Bone Collection: Skulls

de la Bédoyère, Camilla

Farmageddon

Lymbery, Philip

Engineers

HART-DAVIS ADAM

Mars

Sparrow, Giles

Extreme Insects

Jones, Richard

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Brent S.

Brent S.

Dec, 2023

Rob Colson demonstrated meticulous, timely, and thoroughly professional copy and developmental editing. He provided excellent and insightful feedback on a highly specialised technical subject, and I can thoroughly recommend his work without reservation.

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