Sarah Wiggins

Sarah Wiggins – Editor

Experienced, qualified editor. 30+ years' experience in publishing, marketing and education.

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.

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