Services
Levels of editing
Every job needs something different. You may need an editor to assess your manuscript and improve its structure, copyedit and proofread your document, or format and typeset it to be ready for printing.
Subject areas
My background is illustrated reference books, including architecture, art, astronomy, cookery, craft, design, dinosaurs, DIY, the Earth, gardening, health, history and science. Academic editing subject areas include humanities, creative writing, nursing and law.
Formatting & picture research
Good design can mean the difference between your message getting across or getting lost. I can assist you with your document’s formatting and layout, including typesetting. I can also provide research, including clearing rights and permissions.
Self-publishing expertise
Do you have a book burning within you? Maybe it’s a novel or your memoirs. The route to ‘getting published’ with traditional publishers can feel out of reach … but self-publishing is another option. I can help you with preparing your book for print and liaising with a print-on-demand printer so you can see your hard work in hard copy.
Nutritional analyses
I am experienced in doing nutritional analyses for recipes, as well as adjusting recipes to fit within specific health guidelines (such as for heart disease or diabetes).
Briefing & quoting
The more thorough the brief you can supply, the better. What should you include? Here is how to brief an editor. Once you have supplied your brief, I will estimate the work required and provide you with a quote. Please let me know your timeframe because it may affect the quote and my availability.