Sophie Nickelson

Sophie Nickelson – Editor

Freelance editor, ghost writer and copy writer with experience in STM, trade, memoir, history and academic publishing.

Overview

My name is Sophie, a freelance publisher with a zest for all things creative. A talented and experienced editor, I strive to deliver high-quality, pristine, engaging copy for print and online media. With a sharp eye for detail, I ensure factual accuracy and conformity to house style. I am a professional member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders and offer a range of editorial services including project management, copy-editing, proofreading, researching, writing and re-writing. My experience includes titles from a range of leading, international publishers, from trade to STM, spanning genres including life style, memoir, young adults, self help, heritage, history, travel and texts that focus on different periods in history. I am confident working with texts written by non-native English speakers.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Education & Reference History Life Sciences Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry Travel Writing & Publishing
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Pavilion Books/Pitkin Publishing

May, 2017 — Present

Pavilion Books Group is a thriving independent London-based publisher producing high-quality illustrated books. I manage a portfolio of English Heritage titles for the daughter company, Pitkin publishing. I remain on the team on a freelance basis.

LifeBook Ltd

Aug, 2014 — Jun, 2017 (almost 3 years)

LifeBook is the experience of telling your story in an autobiography to provide a timeless gift for friends and family. I am part of a team of editors who ensure each story is flawless and naturally retains the author’s voice. I proofread the publications and project-manage the publishing process from beginning to end.

Touch Medical Media

Jun, 2010 — Present

Of the six commissioning editors at Touch Medical Media I was promoted to managing editor, responsible for an editorial and production team of permanent staff and freelancers, providing the appropriate training together with building a portfolio of freelancers. My duty was also to create the initial publishing process and annual schedules.

www.sn-media.co.uk

Jun, 2009 — Present

I have been working as a freelance book publisher throughout my publishing career, sometimes to enable me to travel alongside work. I adore the chance to utilise all my creative skills whether it editorial, graphic design, writing, photography, photo-editing, converting current print titles to eBooks and sub-editing.

The History Press | Pitkin Publishing | Phillimore & Co

Jun, 2009 — Jul, 2010 (about 1 year)

My role was project management of bespoke trade history and English heritage titles from initial commissioning to marketing the printed product. Publications ranged from 36-page, image-heavy booklets aimed at children to 400-page bespoke, high-quality history books and biographies for academics and historians. Publications were both hardback and limp. I have worked for The History Press on a freelance basis since 2010 working on book design, cover design and editorial.

Portfolio

Rooms of their Own

Nino Strachey

Few nation builders, men that craft countries at their outset, live long enough to write their own story. Sir Frederick "Sleepy" Smith is one. In the award winning "Dreaming a Nation", Sir Frederick, now 91, and co-author Alan Smith, reflect on the journey to ... read more
I am what I am! Or am I?......Everybody’s seen a tribute show right? In the time it’s taken you todown four pints, the act has set up, sound checked and has visuallytransformed themselves from Joe Public into a global superstar foryour tipsy pleasure. We put o... read more
Everyone is someone's Satan.We all know you shouldn't make a deal with the devil. But what do you do when you find out you've married her?My name is Lou Sopher, and I thought I had the perfect life of suburban matrimony - but that illusion came crashing down w... read more
Masters' Badges of the City of London Livery Companies by Richard Goddard traces the history of the badges of office worn by the Masters, Prime Wardens and Upper Bailiff of the City's Livery Companies. Each of the 108 Livery Company badges plus the Parish Cler... read more
Metropolitan Police images
This study of the City of London is something of a eulogy. Using the great events of England's history and its Kings as a backcloth, it describes how London - which became the inner enclave of the City of London - withstood constant attack from invaders, kings... read more
Organised geographically, this illustrated guide to the cathedrals and abbeys of England is the definitive reference to over 60 of England's oldest and most beautiful buildings. The guide enables everyone to experince the enduring appeal of these great monumen... read more
Our nation is a treasury of outstanding palaces and fine merchant houses from this rich period in our past. Here we uncover what these remarkable buildings can tell us about Tudor lives and times: what life was like for the masters and the ordinary people; how... read more
When the Romans came to Britain in AD 43, they brought a new style of domestic life, one that better-off Britons soon copied. This informative guide looks at how villas were built, and at the accommodation and daily life villa residents enjoyed - their living ... read more
Life in a Medieval castle
Life in a wartime house
The word 'workhouse' has a grim resonance even today, conjuring up a vision of the darker side of Victorian Britain. Almost every town had at least one workshouse, and most people dreaded ending up there. Here we examine how workhouses came into being, what li... read more

Sophie has 2 reviews

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David S.

David S.

Oct, 2016

I made an excellent choice when I collaborated with Sophie. We are halfway done with the editing process and her feedback is spot on. I will update with a more thorough review once we finish with the text, but so far I am confident the final product will be polished and professional. I highly recommend her.
Barry Arthur C.

Barry Arthur C.

Oct, 2016

Sophie was a delight to work with and provided timely feedback.​ Sophie was considerate and thoughtful in her review of my nonfiction biography work and I recommend her to anyone working in historical nonfiction or fiction.

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