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About me

Academic and business editor

Many of my clients  lack confidence in their writing. For many of them, English is not their first language. I tell them if I could write and speak another language as well as they do, I would be delighted.

 

But I understand how they feel. Writing is scary, especially if you're not doing it in your native tongue. Add to that the fact you're trying to get published in a prestigious journal. No wonder you feel intimidated.

 

And that's where I come in. I offer my clients three things: professional and timely editorial support; writing and grammar tips for clear, concise writing; and, importantly, empathy and moral support. We work as a team, making sure your writing is clean and clear and ready to be published. 

Cambridge Proofreading and copy-editing

And a bit about me

When I went freelance in 2009, I also created The Sanctuary Angels, a voluntary organisation that raises awareness and funds for animals and their rescuers around the world. Together with my amazing team of volunteers, I have raised more than £100,000 for animal rescue. Read about our work here: www.thesanctuaryangels.com. And I have three rescue cats: Martha, Pablo Pete and Huey Bee. 

 

When I'm not editing or helping animals, I love power walking, cardio dancing and forest bathing. Taking photos of nature is the perfect way for a word nerd to relax and tap into another type of creativity. I also love languages, films and reading. And I'm partial to train travel and city breaks. Who doesn't love the Eurostar? 

What experience will I bring?

Cambridge Proofreading and copy-editing
Cambridge Proofreading and copy-editing

  • 10 years at Heffers Booksellers, Cambridge, learning about customer service, bookselling, marketing and publishing

  • A decade at St John's College, Cambridge, finishing as Publications Officer, producing high-quality literature, managing editorial projects, and upgrading and streamlining the College publications

  • 15+ years as a freelance proofreader and copy-editor working with universities, colleges, charities, businesses, book authors, students and academics

  • Intermediate-Level Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) 

  • Training with the CIEP and Publishing Training Centre (PTC) 

  • Proof Pro (Hazel Bird, WordStitch Editorial)

  • BA in Latin and English

  • 15+ years running a voluntary organisation, managing a small team of volunteers, raising £100,000+ for animal rescue, and running educational campaigns about animal sentience and the planet â€‹

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