Zara Thatcher – Editor

I’m a proofreader and typesetter with over 15 years of experience, working on both non-fiction and fiction titles. While I’ve worked across a wide range of genres, I specialise in contemporary fiction, business, self-help, biographies/memoirs, and personal development.

After 11 years as a Production Manager at a busy independent publishing house, I now work freelance, helping authors and publishers create polished, professional books.

Throughout my career, I’ve contributed to Amazon bestsellers, award-winning books, and high-profile titles. These include How to Job Search in Book Publishing by Suzanne Collier, publishing careers expert; The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book by Dee Blick, an Amazon bestseller; The Warm Up: The Story Behind the Lycra with TV’s Mr Motivator, Derrick Evans; and Feel It to Heal It by Caroline Purvey, a Kindle bestseller.

I was also the proofreader for Goodbye Glossophobia by Esther Stanhope, Highly Commended at the Business Book Awards 2020; The Easy Peasy Guide to the GDPR by Jamal Ahmed, an international Amazon bestseller; and Live Happy by Rebecca Myers, a Janey Loves Platinum Award winner in 2024.

I’m a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). My rates align with CIEP’s industry standards, and I uphold ALLi’s ethical publishing code, ensuring transparency, professionalism, and high-quality service.

If you’re looking for a detail-focused editorial professional to help refine and perfect your book, I’d love to hear from you!

“I have worked with Zara on many book projects and I really don't know what I would have done without her skills and expert knowledge.” — J Brown

“I cannot recommend Zara highly enough as she’s an excellent proofreader with a remarkable attention to detail, picking up on the smallest of errors others might overlook.”— R Francis

“Her professionalism, unwavering commitment, and willingness to go above and beyond have enriched the book writing and publishing experience." — Dr A Mushtaq

“Her attention to detail is faultless and we would be lost without her skills.

We can’t recommend her highly enough.” — Dr R Dover

“... Zara is 100% reliable and honest, and delivers exactly what you require every time.” — B Phillips

“If you want your book to shine, look no further than Zara! Thank you, Zara, for your outstanding work.” — W Knight

“Zara’s human touch, expertise, and ability to view your book from a reader’s perspective have been crucial in creating a professional and engaging final product that I’ve been very proud of." — T Meyers

"Zara has an eye for detail. She understands what you’re trying to say and politely corrects you without changing the meaning or making you feel bad." – E Stanhope

"It has been my pleasure to have Zara as a key member of Filament Publishing for eleven years. During this time she has demonstrated that she is a very capable administrator and project manager, as well as being an accurate proofreader and book designer." – C Day