Skills: copy-editing, editing non-native English, on-screen editing, on-screen proofreading, proofreading, rewriting, typesetting, web page/site editing
Media: books, illustrated books, journals, multi-author books, newsletters
Equipment and software: computer(s): PC; printer(s): colour (1200dpi); CD, DVD, Zip; photocopier, scanner, Skype phone, webcam; word processing, spreadsheets, typesetting and page layout, graphics, antivirus
Qualifications and awards: BA Communication Studies
Experience: Senior Desk Editor, Ashgate Publishing, 2002–05; Assistant Desk Editor/Desk Editor, Ashgate Publishing, 1998–2002; Editorial Secretary (Journals), A & M Publishing Ltd, 1996–98
Recent training: Editing Illustrated Books (PTC) 2002
Recent clients: Ashgate Publishing, Edward Elgar Publishing, National Childbirth Trust (via Blacksun), Nelson Thornes
Subjects: business (general, organizational behaviour, strategy), education KS1–KS3, English as a foreign/second language (EFL/ESL), English literature (early/medieval), geography, history, law, management (general, organizational development), media studies, music, personal development, philosophy, politics/government, religious studies, social sciences, transport (general, air)
A wide range of subject areas from my studies, in-house work and life experience (particularly childcare). Substantial experience of editing non-native English, turning theses or articles into books, and some typesetting. I will edit/read just about anything – books, journals, theses, newsletters, websites and leaflets. Contact me for more information.