For Publishers
I started my career at Macmillan before moving to Rough Guides, then a small independent publisher, where I worked in both editorial and production, becoming Production Director within a couple of years. My experience at Rough Guides (business development, staff recruitment and training, extensive project management) means that I understand every stage of the publishing process, from the commissioning of a book to its delivery into the warehouse. Having initiated and developed Rough Guide house style, for application across hundreds of titles, I am attuned to the nitty-gritty of copy-editing for consistency, clarity and fluency.
For Independent Authors
I’ve worked closely with dozens of authors over the years: first as the head of a group of creative teams working in-house, and now as a freelance copy-editor and proofreader. Your voice as an author is paramount: I can help you to improve your text without intrusive intervention.
I started my career at Macmillan before moving to Rough Guides, then a small independent publisher, where I worked in both editorial and production, becoming Production Director within a couple of years. My experience at Rough Guides (business development, staff recruitment and training, extensive project management) means that I understand every stage of the publishing process, from the commissioning of a book to its delivery into the warehouse. Having initiated and developed Rough Guide house style, for application across hundreds of titles, I am attuned to the nitty-gritty of copy-editing for consistency, clarity and fluency.
For Independent Authors
I’ve worked closely with dozens of authors over the years: first as the head of a group of creative teams working in-house, and now as a freelance copy-editor and proofreader. Your voice as an author is paramount: I can help you to improve your text without intrusive intervention.