Qualifications and Experience
A personal, professional and confidential service at reasonable rates
I used to be a lawyer. (I know, so uncreative. No offence to any lawyers out there.) So I know all about keeping things confidential and working in a professional manner. I'm an Intermediate Member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders and I'm bound by their code of practice. I also adhere to their recommended charging rates. By the way, my qualifications are well respected by the publishing industry and I undertake ongoing training to keep my skills tip-top. I provide a personal service: you'll have a direct relationship with me.
Qualifications & Training
Editing and Proofreading Developmental Editing: Fiction Theory (Liminal Pages) Introduction to Fiction Editing (SfEP) Introduction to Copy-Editing (SfEP) PTC Proofreading (Merit) Intermediate Member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) Literature MA Children's Literature Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Shakespearean Theory BA (Hons) English Language and Literature Law Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice Postgraduate Diploma in Law Admitted to the roll of solicitors in 2002 S.M. Hope
Author of Tainted Jewel. Every time the manuscript comes back the things you pick up on amaze me. You have taken in my characters and really understood them even more than myself at times. Your skills are amazing. For more testimonials pop over to About. |
Experience
I specialise in fiction, but because every piece of writing has a story to tell I can help with non-fiction too. Here's a selection of genres and topics that I've worked on for authors: Fiction General fiction Historical fiction Children's fiction Crime thriller Science-fiction fantasy Erotica Chick lit Poetry Non-fiction Autobiography and biography Photography Theology Self-help guides Educational material Business reports Job application statements CVs Personal statements |