Services

I am an experienced copy editor, proofreader and editorial project manager with a background in educational publishing (English Language Teaching). I work on a range of materials, including Student’s and Teacher’s Books, Classroom Presentation Tools, apps, e-books and websites. Below are some of the services I offer.

Proofreading

Proofreading is the final stage of the editorial process. These are some of the things I check at this stage:

spelling, grammar and punctuation
consistency of style
numbering and cross references
layout, features and spacing
headers and footers
technical errors

Copy-editing

The aim of copy-editing is to ensure that the content is correct, consistent and free of errors. This includes checking the following:

spelling, grammar and punctuation
styling of the manuscript
numbering and cross references
adherence to house style
factual accuracy

Project management

I project manage the production of books from manuscript to publication and digital products from briefing to final delivery. This includes:

liaising with the project team
scheduling and resource planning
managing and monitoring budgets
resourcing and managing freelance editors

Digital editing

As well as books, I have extensive experience working on digital products, including:

briefing and asset processing
checking editorial quality
checking product functionality
XML and HTML editing
creating workflows and process documentation

Other services

Here are some of the other editorial services I offer:

Americanising and anglicising
attending audio and video recordings
implementing corrections using InCopy

I am able to pick up new tasks quickly, so I am open to taking on work not listed here. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.