Overview
I worked for several years as a desk editor for the publishing imprint Longman, specialising in educational materials and contemporary fiction for overseas markets. Following this, I went on to have careers in marketing and education. Now semi-retired, I work entirely from home.My attention to detail borders on the obsessive, and I pride myself on completing all tasks in a timely and conscientious manner, maintaining excellent communication with my clients throughout each project. I'm flexible, friendly, hard-working and have a wicked sense of humour!
Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Non-Fiction
ELT
Languages
English (UK)
Certifications
- MA Acting
- BA Hons Music with English 2:1
- PGCE
Work experience
Self-employed
Oct, 2020 —
Present
All editorial tasks from manuscript to publication (copy-editing, design, illustration and marketing briefs, proofreading, promotional blurb, author liaison).
Various
Jan, 2005 —
Oct, 2020
(over 15 years)
Primary school teacher, later lecturer in further education.
The Playhouse Theatre, Harlow
Jun, 2001 —
Dec, 2004
(over 3 years)
Overall responsibility for all activities necessary for the successful marketing of a civic theatre; line management of several staff, both employed and voluntary.
Longman Publishing Group
Apr, 1993 —
May, 2001
(about 8 years)
All activities necessary for successful marketing of educational texts for schools, both UK and international.
Longman Publishing Group
Jan, 1990 —
Mar, 1993
(about 3 years)
All editorial tasks from manuscript to bound copy (copy-editing, design, illustration and marketing briefs, proofreading, back-cover blurb, author liaison). Titles covered included contemporary African and Caribbean fiction, plus educational textbooks for those markets.
Portfolio
