Victoria Lympus – Editor

Non-fiction book editor. Over a decade of experience, including highly illustrated books. Subjects include anything from art to zoology.

Overview

Hello, I am a non-fiction book editor who has worked in publishing for over a decade.I enjoy working on general reference on anything from art to zoology. However I have an MA in art history and a lot of experience in highly illustrated books, so subjects such as art and craft are particularly up my street. Other areas I have a particular interest in are history, memoir, MBS and business.I enjoy working with first-time authors and those who might not consider themselves "writers" but who have knowledge or a story they want to share.

Services

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Non-Fiction

Architecture Art Biographies & Memoirs Design DIY & Crafts Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Religion & Spirituality

Languages

English (UK)

Work experience

Freelance illustrated book editor

Self-employed

Aug, 2016 — Present

• Project management • Copyediting • Proofreading • Anglicization/Americanization • Picture research • Author commissioning • Any other ad-hoc editorial requirements

Commissioning editor

Quarto Publishing

Nov, 2014 — Jul, 2016 (over 1 year)

I came up with, researched, conceptualized and commissioned creative and commercial book ideas. • Researched trends, ideas and competition • Conceptualized the look, format and extent of the book • Discovered, attracted and retained talented authors • Briefed authors on content creation • Commissioned designers, illustrators and photographers • Arranged, co-ordinated and supervised photoshoots • Critiqued layouts to make them more logical, work harder and look great • Wrote and edited synopses

Project Editor

Quarto Publishing

Jun, 2010 — Jun, 2014 (about 4 years)

Project-managed illustrated co-edition titles for clients in the USA and in the UK. • Planned and maintained schedule and budget • Identified and troubleshooted problems • Developed content • Identified and solved international issues with content • Assessed and edited manuscripts • Critiqued layouts • Collated author’s, publisher’s and editor’s corrections and took them in to files • Proofread final layouts and plotters • Americanized and Anglicized text • Liaised with and supported authors • Managed freelance copyeditors and proofreaders • Commissioned illustrators • Arranged, co-ordinated and supervised photoshoots • Built and maintained successful working relationships with publishers