Sarah Newton-John – Editor

Dear Author Joining Us On Reedsy,

Hello, nice to meet you, I’m Sarah, an Australian living in Spain since 2018 and working as a copy editor, proofreader, blog writer and occasional poet. I love what I do each day for regular clients and new ones, like you! :)

I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature from the University of Sydney and a Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship from the University of New South Wales. I passed the examination at the Proofreading Academy in 2020 for my continuing professional development.

Here is my energized and joyful approach to your manuscript:

- I will copy edit/line edit to creatively improve the text in each phrase, sentence and paragraph to enhance natural (and human) English flow and readability.

- I will add shape to your text to bring out the distinct flavor of your writing, offering suggestions on structure and content and asking questions as an educated, engaged reader.

- I will fact check and arrange your citations in proper order according to an agreed style.

- I will proofread for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, lexical choice, repetition and consistency etc.

- I will sustain open-minded concentration on your pages until I am satisfied your book is immeasurably improved by my revisions, suggestions and comments.

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For my employment background, here is my current and recent activity:

—Proofreading medical and allied health textbooks with the global science publisher, Elsevier, since 2008.

—Copy editing and proofreading the peer-reviewed medical journal, Pathology, for a former in-house employer, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, since 2020.

—Copy editing the academic journal, Education for Health, since January 2024 (USA)

—Lead Copy Editor at Asia Research Media, since 2022.

—News writing experience in eight hour shifts, six days a week at Euro Weekly News, Spain (2023)

—Sub-editing and writing for the mass market magazine That’s Life! including compiling crossword puzzles (in a previous lifetime!)

My career began with a role successfully marketing academic books on campus for some years, (I am suited to enhancing persuasive content.) I eventually settled into 12 years of specialized (non-medical) medical sector roles (Woolcock Institute of Medical Research; Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia; Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand).

I live in the rural northwest region of Galicia, with my lady partner, two dogs and three hens. And a cat. Our darling Julio, the Siamese tom, is the latest addition to our household. We lost Minnie the mackerel tabby girl after 18 years on September 13, 2023 at 8.30am.

Julio is very different, and very affectionate!

Back to work: I will provide you with a well-written, appealing, and error-free book. I will support your writing with enthusiasm and skill. We will make your unique book the very best it can be!

If I feel I can excel on your project I will provide you with a creative, dedicated and responsible service!

I look forward to hearing from you.

With very best wishes,

Sarah :)