I first trained as a proofreader in 1996 and used those skills in many subsequent roles over the years, including working in the non-profit sector and in the world of design and print. I became a fulltime freelance editor and proofreader in 2018, working with small publishers and independent authors.
In fiction, I specialise in speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy and horror) and RPGs (roleplaying games).
In non-fiction, my specialisms are psychology (in which I hold a bachelor’s degree and a master’s), alternative education (particularly home education, since I home educated my own children) and geocaching (I am the co-owner of a UK geocaching magazine!).
I also ran an indie press for eight years, with responsibility for the day-to-day running of the company, including the editing, proofreading and interior book design. So, you can be confident that I understand the ins and outs of the publishing landscape!
Take a look at a selection of the books I have worked on, along with testimonials from some of my satisfied writer clients.
I’m a professional member of the CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading) and the EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association). I am also a member of the British Fantasy Society.
As a member of the CIEP, I abide by the CIEP Membership Codes.
My genres
Fiction
For adult, NA (new adult) and YA (young adult) audiences:
- Science fiction
- Fantasy
- Horror
- RPG (roleplaying game) material
- Romance and erotica
- Contemporary fiction
Non-fiction
- Psychology
- Alternative education
- Home education/ homeschooling
- Memoir
- Geocaching
My qualifications and courses
- Proofreading 1 (CIEP)
- Proofreading 2 (CIEP)
- Copyediting 1 (CIEP)
- Copyediting 2 (CIEP)
- Introduction to Fiction Editing (CIEP)
- Manuscript Evaluation (Editors’ Association of Canada)
- Developmental Editing: Fiction Theory (Liminal Pages)
- Developmental Editing: In Practice (Liminal Pages)
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southampton
- Master’s in forensic psychological studies from the Open University
Recent webinars/workshops attended for CPD (continuing professional development) include:
- Investigating crime, mystery and thriller editing (CIEP)
- Editing the Autistic voice (IPEd)
- Editing for fantasy worldbuilding at sentence level (CIEP)