Editing - Manuscript Assessment -Transcription
An ex-teacher, I have worked in the tertiary sector for a number of years, and have over a decade’s experience in various areas of the publishing industry. I'm currently employed in children’s publishing.
Add to the mix postgraduate qualifications in professional editing, publishing and writing, and the result is a friendly, knowledgeable, fast and flexible service covering a range of editing and publishing work.
Services:
- Editing – copy, line, and structural editing
- Manuscript assessment and report writing
- Proof reading
- Transcription
Editing:
Online and traditional paper-based editing available, on a copy editing or structural basis in consultation with the client.
Specialising in:
- Fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults
- Fiction for adults (especially Romance and fantasy genre fiction)
- Memoirs
- Business correspondence, CVs and other documents
Manuscript assessment – report writing:
Is your manuscript ready to beat the slush pile?
Take the first step towards getting published, with a detailed and objective report on your manuscript and the direction in which it’s headed. The report covers the following areas: style, characters, narrative pace, appeal to the target audience, and publishing potential.
Appraisals of fiction for children of all ages, and adult and crossover fantasy genre.
Proofreading:
Don’t put your faith in the Spellchecker!
An eagle eye for a ‘typo’ is just the beginning. Proofing for sense, style and the intended reader are all part of this package to make your work shine and get the message across effectively.
Transcription assignments:
Transcription of interviews, memoirs, meetings and a range of other digital audio files. Fast, accurate, flexible … and at very reasonable rates. Most mainstream file formats accepted.
To negotiate fees or to discuss any other aspect of your project:
Contact me