Sarah Busby - Editor
Hertford, United Kingdom
Innovative, experienced non-fiction editor specialising in academic, educational and professional books across a wide spectrum of subjects
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Overview
After twelve years in the publishing industry I understand what a commissioning editor is looking for and the importance of shaping content for the audience. With a background as a dedicated development editor before becoming a commissioning editor I specialise in nurturing authors, their ideas and their manuscripts to ensure they are polished, fit for market, and will catch the reader's eye.
I have experience in a wide variety of topic areas including business and marketing, psychology and counselling, sociology and social work, nursing, law, architecture and construction, information science, geography, politics and criminology. I have also worked across many book types and audience levels including professional and trade books, pedagogically-rich textbooks, specialist monographs and edited collections and highly illustrated titles. More importantly I have a proven track record with esteemed publishers such as Pearson Education, HarperCollins and Palgrave Macmillan as well as smaller, institutional publishers such as the Royal Institute of British Architects.
I can provide tailor-made services from a critique of your book proposal to a 'deep' development edit of your manuscript, tackling structure, style and scope, and including a list of key recommendations. Alternatively you may just need a consultation on how to approach publishers with your manuscript.
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Architecture
Art
Business & Management
Career Guides
Design
Earth & Space & Environmental Sciences
Law
Life Sciences
Medicine & Nursing & Dentistry
Photography
Politics & Current Affairs
Psychology
Work experience
Freelance Commissioning Editor and Development Editor
Various including Pearson Education, Palgrave Macmillan and HarperCollins
August, 2015
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Present
(over 3 years)
Commissioning Editor
Royal Institute of British Architects
April, 2013
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July, 2015
(over 2 years)
Commissioning Editor
Facet Publishing
May, 2010
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December, 2011
(over 1 year)
Development Editor
Pearson Education
February, 2008
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April, 2010
(about 2 years)
Assistant Editor, Social Sciences
Pearson Education
September, 2005
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January, 2008
(over 2 years)
Portfolio (10 selected works)
21 Things You Won't Learn in Architecture School
Adrian Dobson
This is the designer's essential guide to implementing the new CDM 2015 regulations. It provides both a straightforward overview of the key changes and new duty holders, including the Principal Designer, as well as full colour diagrams and annotated plans which demonstrate how to apply the principles in the real world. As the regulations come into force it aims to reassure those fearing a chan... read more
Temporary architecture is flourishing in our urban public spaces. Branded 'pop-ups' and follies to provide a moment of light entertainment they are in fact borne of a long history of more holistic architecture that is subtly suggesting how we could live, work and play more harmoniously together. Featuring revealing interviews with 13 young, emerging and socially-minded practices from New York ... read more
Demystifying Architectural Research: Adding Value to Your Practice
Flora Samuel, Anne Dye
This practical, hands on introduction guides you through the basics of undertaking research in day-to-day architectural practice helping you to exploit the growing opportunities on offer. It explores how developing a research specialism can improve the quality of your projects, help to define your brand and generate new channels of revenue with innovative services for clients. The text is divi... read more
BIM Management Handbook
David Shepherd
Bim Management Handbook
The Library Marketing Toolkit
Ned Potter
This Toolkit provides you with everything you need to successfully market any library. As libraries continue to fight for their survival amid growing expectations, competition from online sources and wavering public perceptions, effective marketing is increasingly becoming a critical tool to ensure the continued support of users, stakeholders and society as a whole. This unique practical guide... read more
What are the most important things a 21st-century library should do with its space? Each chapter in this cutting-edge text addresses this critical question, capturing the insights and practical ideas of leading international librarians, educators and designers to offer you a 'creative resource bank' that will help to transform your library and learning spaces. This is an innovative and practic... read more
Marketing: Real People, Real Decisions
Michael R. Solomon, Greg Marshall, Elnora Stuart, Bradley Barnes, Vincent-Wayne Mitchell
Title: Marketing Binding: Paperback Author: Michael Solomon & Greg Marshall Publisher: Pearson Higher Education
Abnormal, Clinical and Forensic Psychology with Student Access Card
Dr David A Holmes
used very good condition
LeMone and Burke's Adult Nursing:Acute and Ongoing Care
Priscilla LeMone, Mr Ian Peate, Murilitharan Nair, Laureen Hemming, Karen Wild
Sarah has 5 reviews
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Sarah brought a wide range of knowledge to my writing process. She made sure it was more universal, clear, and interesting. I loved her gentle but firm style, as she led me through the process as a true leader. Thank you, Sarah. I hope to write another book and work with you again!
Read moreKate Galt, October 2018
After being happy with working with Sarah on my book I used her services for preparing marketing materials for my upcoming launch — website, and press-release. As expected Sarah did a great job delivering in short time and excellent quality :)
Read moreArtiom Dashinsky, February 2018
Sarah walked me, a non-native speaker, through everything I needed to make sure my manuscript is ready for publishing. Sarah took time to explain the small and big nuances of self-publishing beyond just the manuscript editing and her fast turnaround allowed me to make sure my book launch was on schedule. I'd recommend using Sarah's services to other authors and would work with her again in the ...
Read moreArtiom Dashinsky, January 2018
Because I have an international audience, I found it useful to have Sarah Busby copy edit my book (she is in the UK, I am in the US). She was direct in pointing out areas of strength as well as areas to further develop with clear instructions and edits on how to do so. Her background was also a good fit for my book, Breaking Free from Bias: Preventing Costly Complaints, Conflict, and Talent Loss.
Read moreMarilyn OHearne OHearne, May 2017
The best I ever did for my non-fiction book was choosing Sarah as my content editor. Her feedback and suggestions go well beyond normal content editing, into providing valuable insight and suggestions on how to improve book marketability. Sarah's ideas were so helpful and her constructive criticism is worth every penny. I highly recommend Sarah for content editing and editorial assessment.
Read moreJean Paul Zoghbi, December 2016
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