Stephen Creek

Stephen Creek – Editor

People-focused editor with a passion for human-interest stories, specialising in narrative non-fiction, self-help and personal development.

Overview

I am a trained journalist, freelance proofreader and editor, specialising in narrative non-fiction, self-help and personal development.

My journalistic background instilled me with a deep love for human-interest stories and I relish opportunities to engage readers with the emotional content of any project I'm working on. I'm fascinated by people's lives and I have been privileged to help everyone from my closest friends to prime ministers to tell their stories by providing proofreading of the highest standard.

As well as being an experienced proofreader I have worked as a developmental editor on a number of titles. My work in this area includes shaping the concept of a series of books that originated as a careers coaching blog, helping readers to bring creative projects to fruition.

I have built strong working relationships with my clients by being dependable and trustworthy, and by taking a genuine interest in delivering the best possible outcome from every project I take on. Along with my journalistic attention to detail, I aim to offer my clients thoughtful perspectives and contributions that help bring their work to life for broad and diverse readerships.

Services
Non-Fiction
Career Guides Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • BA (Hons) Journalism

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2015 — Present
Freelance editing, proofreading and copywriting for clients in a wide range of sectors including healthcare, academia, non-fiction publishing and current affairs.

National Health Service

Jan, 2020 — Present
Editing and proofreading large-scale departmental reports for National Health Service, working alongside medical professionals and health leaders to ensure the very highest quality standards.

Stats Perform

Apr, 2015 — Jul, 2021 (about 6 years)
Writing and sub-editing breaking sports news stories for publication on a global newsfeed.

Portfolio

Writing a scientific paper is hard. In particular, if you are a Ph.D. student, you probably know what the fear of the blank page means—writing can feel overwhelming. But a systematic approach ... read more
Developmental Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Proofreading
The Virtual Economy

Jeremy Denisty

Pelckmans

Proofreading
You do You

Stephanie Duval

Pelckmans Uitgevers

Proofreading
Paradoxes of Leadership

Steven A.Y. Poelmans

Pelckman Uitgevers

Proofreading
China's New Normal

Coppens, Pascal

Pelckmans Uitgevers

Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Metal Music Manual shows you the creative and technical processes involved in producing contemporary heavy music for maximum sonic impact. From pre-production to final mastered product, and fu... read more
Developmental Editing Proofreading

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Gerry O.

Gerry O.

Dec, 2024

Stephen was meticulous in his editing, offered great inputs that helped provide greater engagement with the reader, and understood what I was trying to achieve. We collaborated well and completed the project on time. Am looking forward to work with Stephen again for my next book.

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