Sophie Elletson

Sophie Elletson – Editor

I work on nutrition, personal development, mind, body, spirit - everything health and lifestyle related. I'm also a registered nutritionist.

Overview

I'm a developmental editor, copyeditor and proofreader specializing in lifestyle, nutrition and cookery books. I'm incredibly passionate about what I do and I can't wait to work with you!

The genres I specialize in:

Nutrition
Cookery
Lifestyle
Wellness
Personal Development
Self-Help
Mind, Body and Spirit
Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing New Age Parenting & Families Psychology Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition

Work experience

Octopus/Hachette

Jan, 2019 — Oct, 2019 (9 months)

Self-employed

Sep, 2017 — Present

Penguin Random House

Jan, 2014 — Sep, 2017 (over 3 years)

Portfolio

5-Minute Magic for Modern Wiccans is the essential spell book for busy witches, with spells and practical magic for prosperity, romance, healing, and more.Are you looking for a quick spell to spark your creativity? Or maybe one to quell your anxiety? Do you kn... read more
Have you ever thought why every workout you have ever done stopped at the neck? Or wondered why traditional yoga calms the mind, tones the body but forgets the face? Are you looking for a natural way to look and feel younger and healthier? Danielle Collins, TV... read more
'A funny, achievable guide' Observer 'Lauren Bravo is one of my favourite writers' Dolly Alderton'Bravo will inspire you to repair, recycle and give old items a new lease of life' StylistYou probably know the statistics: global clothing production has roughly ... read more
More inept, more clueless and more exhausted than ever, the man behind the blogging phenomenon Man vs Baby is back with the latest instalment in his (and his son Charlie's) journey through the chaos and comedy of parenting In the follow-up to the critically ac... read more
Delicious Food For Less. Minimum fuss, maximum flavour, completely vegetarian and all for £1 per person. Bestselling author Miguel Barclay shot to fame as 'The One Pound Chef', delivering easy recipes that really work, at prices everyone can afford. His goal i... read more
Thank you for choosing this book - it shows that you care about the future of our planet.Whether you decide to go plastic free for an hour, a day or a year, this book will equip you with little steps we can each take to make a big difference.Let's turn the tid... read more
Prajña is the Sanskrit word for wisdom. Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest healing systems, rooted in the principle of a mind-body-spirit connection. Ayurveda comes from the Sanskrit words 'ayur' and 'veda', respectively 'life' and 'knowledge', meaning 'kno... read more
The charismatic Seed Sistas distill over 20 years of clinical and teaching experience into an easy-to-use comprehensive system of herbal medicine. This book empowers readers to take charge of their own wellbeing by reconnecting them with their local plants, an... read more
A practical guide to a healthy planet and a healthy YOU.The latest research indicates that it is possible to be healthy and eat in a way that is environmentally friendly. A sustainable diet is naturally low in carbs and high in nutrient-dense foods that are fa... read more
The UK's most successful male gymnast, Max Whitlock, has always done things a bit differently. Whilst other sportsmen and women spend hours and hours in the gym, he has always focused on his core strength, employing workouts that are simple and easy to follow.... read more
The much-anticipated new book from bestselling author and nutritional therapist Amelia Freer, that will help you transform your relationship with food, for life.In Amelia Freer's most comprehensive book yet, she shares the practices she has developed and refin... read more

Sophie has 14 reviews

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Francis Y.

Francis Y.

Jan, 2024

Sophie is a consumate professional and i would highly recommend her services. She was a fantastic help with the final stages of my book, and I really valued her insights and dilliegence. Her subject matter expertise was also highly appreciated.
Janett J.

Janett J.

Aug, 2023

Working with Sophie was an amazing experience. She exceeded my expectations. Sophie was super thorough and I am beyond grateful for her work! I highly recommend her!
Jodi V.

Jodi V.

Aug, 2023

In the beginning of this year, I accepted an offer for Sophie Elletson of Reedsy.com to provide copyediting services for my manuscript. I chose Sophie because of her extensive professional experience, knowledge of the publishing industry, and genre familiarity. With Sophie specializing in nutrition, personal development, health and lifestyle and being a registered nutritionist, the fit was perf...
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Rei G.

Rei G.

Sep, 2022

Sophie was very pleasant and professional. She made useful suggestions that improved the flow of my book. She was also flexible with my timeline. I would recommend her to those writing a self help book.
Nolan E.

Nolan E.

Jul, 2022

Sophie was absolutely wonderful and a sincere pleasure to work with. She was interested in my subject matter and had a keen eye for detail. Her price and work is hard to beat. She stayed in constant communication with me and challenged different areas that needed attention. I would work with Sophie for all of my future editorial needs. Please consider her as your editor too, you won't regret it!

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