When you’re looking to work with an editor, I understand you want someone you can really trust.
Someone who will handle your project with care.
I work with independent authors, publishers, businesses and organisations and academics.
Editing and Proofreading
Authors
Writers feel reassured by an editor who is sensitive to their voice, collaborates kindly but honestly, and gives solid, knowledgeable guidance. I understand just how much time and effort you put into your writing, because I write too! Critique and assessment This is a detailed overview of the text to identify any areas that might need to…
Publishers
As a publisher, it goes without saying you want someone who is well-trained in the industry. Someone you can brief and leave to get on with the job, confident that everything’s in hand. Someone who views meeting deadlines as a given, consistently delivering high-quality work to schedule and budget. I can work at different levels, from…
Businesses and organisations
As a business or organisation producing online content and print materials, clear communication is key to success in your market, delivered fast. Poor presentation affects an audience’s perception of an organisation: studies have revealed that it can even lose business. I understand you need someone with an eagle eye for detail. Someone who understands the…
Academics
I understand your priority as an academic is to publish. You want to get your work out there and seen in your specialism, especially in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals or monographs (whether your own book, or a volume edited by a fellow scholar). Getting your submission right is key. With more than 25 years’ experience in academic…
What are the different types of editing?
‘Editing’ and ‘proofreading’ are terms often used interchangeably, perhaps it’s helpful to clarify that they’re different tasks. I’ve produced a free quick and easy guide outlining the difference between all the different types, from manuscript assessment right through to proofreading, and how they can support your publishing journey. In short, editing is done to raw…
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