Tom Storr - Editor
I am an experienced editor of non-fiction books, formerly of Bloomsbury. I offer services in copyediting, proofreading and indexing.
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Overview
I have six years of publishing industry experience, working on books in the genres of education, outdoors, nautical, and military history.
I most recently worked for Bloomsbury on titles including High Latitude Sailing, Around the Coast in 80 Days, Go Sailing and Britain’s Canals. I have also worked for Casemate on military history books, such as Ancient Egyptian Warfare and Why Soldiers Miss War. For several years I managed a list of revision guides for the IBDP market, covering a diverse range of subjects, from the humanities to the sciences.
I look forward to helping you with your project, whatever stage it is at in the editorial cycle. I can help you with identifying areas for improvement in your manuscript, or with establishing a consistent style, or if you need someone to look over your proofs to spot those hard-to-find errors.
See below for some of the books I have project managed, copyedited, or proofread.
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
History
Math & Science
Nature
Sports & Outdoors
Travel
Works with
WordPress
Work experience
Project Editor
Bloomsbury
July, 2019
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March, 2020
(8 months)
I project managed nautical and outdoors books through the publication process, from unedited manuscripts to press-ready files. Forthcoming titles include High Latitude Sailing by Jon Amtrup and Bob Shepton, and Around the Coast in 80 Days by Peter Naldrett.
Publishing Editor
Oxford Study Courses
October, 2016
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May, 2019
(over 2 years)
I maintained a list of study and revision guides aimed at students studying for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. I copyedited and proofread all titles across a range of subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, History, Maths and French.
Editorial Assistant
Routledge
September, 2015
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October, 2016
(about 1 year)
I supported the commissioning of specialist monographs in the fields of Education, Psychology & Mental Health.
Digital Editorial Assistant
Haremi
January, 2014
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August, 2015
(over 1 year)
I worked on behalf of educational publishers on various digital products. I created interactive exercises to populate digital workbooks for Oxford University Press. I also tested revision apps for various publishers.
Portfolio (21 selected works)
High Latitude Sailing: Self-sufficient sailing techniques for cold waters and winter seasons
Amtrup, Jon, Shepton, Bob
Around the Coast in 80 Days: Your Guide to Britain's Best Coastal Towns, Beaches, Cliffs and Headlands
Naldrett, Peter, McMillan, Ian
Go Sailing: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Getting Afloat
Jollands, Simon
Stress-Free Mooring: For Sail and Power
Wells, Duncan
Britain's Canals: Exploring their Architectural and Engineering Wonders
Burton, Anthony, Pratt, Derek
Day Skipper Exercises for Sail and Power
Seymour, Roger, Noice, Alison
Why Soldiers Miss War: Essays on the Journey Home
Peterson, Nolan
Infantry Combat: The Rifle Platoon
Antal (Ret)., Col. John F
The Red Army Guerrilla Warfare Pocket Manual (The Pocket Manual Series)
Grau, Lester, Gress, Michael
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Tom Storr was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive to messages and always willing to help answer my questions. It was clear he reviewed my documents with care and professionalism, despite being on a condensed timeline.
John Mark, April 2020
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