Proofreading, editing and copy-editing experienceI have eleven years of experience in project editing, copy-editing and proofreading; working with book publishers, environmental agencies, charities, and design and marketing agencies. I've worked on a wide variety of materials such as books, brochures, magazines, newsletters, manuals and websites. I work to specific house styles or using the Oxford Style Manual, with both on-screen editing and the British Standard proofreading marks. I am also experienced in working with illustrations, liaising with designers and checking colour proofs. Qualifications I have studied English and creative writing with the Open University. Courses include: - Creative Writing
- Advanced Creative Writing
- Exploring the English Language
- English Grammar
I also hold the following qualifications: - Certificate in Natural Sciences - The Open University
- Certificate in Social Science - The Open University
Specialities- Fiction - including novels aimed at both adults and children
- Art history
- Science - earth science, biology, chemistry and physics
- Religion
- Social Science
- Environmental campaigns
- Academic materials - including study books aimed at young children and A Level students
- Design, marketing and advertising
- Information technology
- Web content
- Conversion from US English to British English and vice versa
As well as the above list, I can work in virtually any area – my experience of working in design and advertising has meant that I’ve worked in a wide variety of market places. NoteMy main points of reference and guidelines are taken from Oxford Style Manual, Butcher's Copy-editing and the Oxford range of reference books, as well as working to publishers' specific house styles. “Reading usually precedes writing and the impulse to write is almost always fired by reading. Reading, the love of reading, is what makes you dream of becoming a writer.”
- Susan Sontag
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